The 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is set to take place at Matterley Basin, UK, on October 4-6, and several teams have already confirmed their line-ups for this highly anticipated event. Here’s a quick recap of the teams announced so far:
France: France is fielding a strong team with Romain Febvre, Maxime Renaux and Tom Vialle, aiming to maintain their place at the top of the podium.
USA: The USA has a powerful line-up with Chase Sexton, Aaron Plessinger, and Chance Hymas, who are looking to reclaim the title after several years.
Australia: The Lawrence brothers, Hunter and Jett, alongside Kyle Webster make up a formidable Australian team poised to challenge for their first win.
Netherlands: The Netherlands has a powerhouse trio with Jeffrey Herlings, Kay de Wolf and Calvin Vlaanderen, making them strong contenders for the win.
Germany: With Ken Roczen (best rider of the MXoN 2023), Simon Langenfelder, and Max Nagl, Germany has a powerful line-up ready to compete at the highest level.
Belgium: Belgium’s hopes rest on wonderkids Lucas Coenen, Sacha Coenen and Liam Everts, who will look to make a significant impact.
Japan: Haruki Yokoyama, Yuki Okura and Kainosuke Oshiro will be a representant of the Asian continent with Japan bringing speed and skill to the event.
Brazil: Fabio Santos, Enzo Lopes and Bernardo Tiburcio will represent Brazil, aiming to make their mark on the world stage.
Denmark: Mikkel Haarup, Mads Fresoe and Nicolai Skovbjerg will represent Denmark, aiming to compete strongly against the world’s best.
Latvia: Karlis Reisulis, Mairis Pumpurs and Edvards Bidzans will bring their A-game to qualify for the A Final.
Ireland: Cole McCullough, Martin Barr and Jason Meara will represent Ireland, bringing a mix of experience and tenacity to the track.
South Africa: Tristan Purdon, Camden McLellan and Cameron Durow will represent South Africa, bringing youthful energy and determination.
Czech Republic: Petr Polak, Julius Mikula and Jakub Terešák will carry the Czech flag, with Terešák fresh off his EMXOpen Championship win.
Austria: Michael Sandner, Michael Kratzer and Marcel Stauffer fresh of his 2024 European EMX2t title will hold the Austrian flag.
Lithuania: Domantas Jazdauskas, Marius Adomaitis and Erlanda Mackonis will be the hope for their country to be well placed.
New Zealand: Hamish Harwood, Brodie Connolly and Josiah Natzke are set to fly the flag for New Zealand with solid experience.
Canada: Dylan Wright, Kaven Benoit and Jess Pettis will represent Canada, combining youth and experience.
Portugal: Luis Outeiro, Sandro Lobo and Paulo Alberto will ride to get the best positions for the Portuguese flag.
Venezuela: Anthony Rodriguez, Lorenzo Locurcio and Daniel Bortolin will be on the track for Venezuela, hoping to showcase their skills.
Iceland: Iceland will be represented by Mani Pétursson, Eiour Palmarsson and Alexander Kuc in the aim to give their best on the world’s stage.
We are yet to find out which riders will composed some of the favourites with Team Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia and the home Team GB, in what is going to be an electric event with the best riders on top form to lift the title.
With such a diverse and competitive line-up of teams, the 2024 MXoN at Matterley Basin promises to be an exciting and closely contested event. Fans can look forward to seeing some of the best riders in the world battle it out for national pride on motocross’ most iconic stage!
Words by Infront Moto Racing – Feature Image courtesy of UK Moto Photo – Kelcie Ball
