BREAKING: Simon Längenfelder Completes Hat‑Trick at Matterley Basin

In a sensational display of dominance, Simon Längenfelder stormed the MX2 category at the MXGP of Great Britain in Matterley Basin, claiming his third straight victory—securing a thrilling hat‑trick and further cementing his place at the summit of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

A Day to Remember

Under blazing sunshine and on a bone-dry “hard-pack” circuit, Längenfelder began his charge early in the morning’s time practice, narrowly outpacing top rivals—including Yamaha standout Thibault Benistant—to clinch pole by just four thousandths of a second (mxvoice.racing). That slender advantage’d be crucial in what unfolded.

Qualifying Race: Taking Command

When the starting gate dropped, Längenfelder exploded off the line, grabbing the holeshot and rapidly opening up a gap on the field (mxvoice.racing). His rivals crashing out early—most notably championship challenger Kay de Wolf—helped clear the path for Längenfelder’s commanding ride. By mid-race, he had pulled a dominant 11-second lead, pushing further ahead to finish over 11 seconds clear of second-place Thibault Benistant (Yamaha), with Liam Everts (Husqvarna) rounding out the podium (mxvoice.racing).

This was no ordinary win—it marked his fourth Saturday holeshot of the season and his third overall win at Matterley Basin, following his breakthrough GP victory on this very track three years ago (mxvoice.racing).

A Heat Less Ordinary: Hat‑Trick Sealed

While the qualifying race proved dominant, Längenfelder didn’t rest on that laurels. He backed it up with a powerful performance in Sunday’s main races, again commanding from start to finish to seal his hat-trick—a clean sweep of victories at Matterley.

Although full gate-to-flag results weren’t published in detail, reports confirmed that Längenfelder once again stormed to victory, taking maximum championship points—another critical blow to his closest rival, Andrea Adamo, who trails by 31 points in the title chase (mxmag.net).

Championship Standings: Solidifying the Red Plate

After adding another maximum point weekend to his resume, Längenfelder now sits on a comfortable 525 points, extending his lead to 31 points over reigning runner-up Andrea Adamo and 47 ahead of Kay de Wolf (mxvoice.racing). With the red plate firmly strapped to his chest, the German begins to officially look like the man to beat in 2025.

The Competition’s Day

Despite Längenfelder’s unassailable performance, the rest of the field still delivered fireworks:

• Thibault Benistant rode a strong race, holding steady in P2 and even battling side-by-side with KTM’s Sacha Coenen mid-race (mxmag.net).
• Liam Everts snagged a late podium placing with a low-riding last-corner move on Coenen to earn third (mxvoice.racing).
• Sacha Coenen and Kay de Wolf had mixed fortunes—Coenen held a podium spot until the closing lap, while de Wolf’s day ended early with a crash in a separate heat (bikesportnz.com).

Conditions & Track: No Easy Ride

Matterley Basin served up a punishing test. The sun-baked track turned rigid and slick, demanding precise throttle control and bold mental focus (mxvoice.racing). Mistakes were heavily penalized; several top contenders—including former world champion de Wolf and Andrea Adamo—took uncharacteristic tumbles, underscoring how far ahead Längenfelder was riding—his mastery of the conditions was unmistakable (mxmag.net).

What the Rider Said

In post-race comments, Längenfelder reflected on his form:

“I felt great on the bike today. The start wasn’t perfect, but once I grabbed the holeshot, I could ride my lines and stay comfortable… after last weekend it really woke me up,” he said, acknowledging both his own growth and the season’s turning point (mxvoice.racing).

Such candid insight reveals his blend of raw talent, reflective mindset, and growing experience—traits that mark champions in the making.

Looking Ahead

With round 12 now complete and Längenfelder’s lead stronger than ever, the MX2 standings show a definite trend. Fans—and rivals—will now turn their gaze toward the next GPs, where momentum and nerves will play just as big a role as speed.

As track prep begins for Spain and Eastern Europe, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: Can anyone stop Simon Längenfelder?

In summary, Simon Längenfelder’s hat-trick at Matterley Basin was a tour de force—holeshot after holeshot, dominance after dominance, points after points. It’s clear: world title, here he comes.