Dutch veteran Glenn Coldenhoff has made a remarkable start to the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Fantic Factory Racing rider has now secured three podiums in five Grands Prix after his 3rd overall in Pietramurata this past weekend. He currently resides 3rd in the series standings, affirming the best-ever start to an MXGP season in his career.
Words by Edward Heather – Images courtesy of Fantic Factory Racing MXGP
What is even more impressive about Coldenhoff’s 2025 season is his ability to land on the podium across various terrain. Renowned for his sand capabilities, the Dutchman first secured a podium in the extreme mud conditions at the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha, and has since taken home further silverware at the sandy MXGP of Sardegna and, most recently, the MXGP of Trentino. The success at these contrasting circuits further illustrates how comfortable the Dutchman is aboard his Fantic machine.
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“Yeah sure, 3rd in the standings right now and I am able to fight every weekend” Coldenhoff reflected, when asked about his start to the season. “In France, it was a bit difficult as I was sick, but in general, like you say, three podiums in five GPs is very good especially here [in Trentino] a home GP for the team taking home another podium which is great, everybody was so happy”
2025 marks the Dutchman’s 11th season in the MXGP class. During his tenure, he has secured 29 podiums, including 5 overall Grand Prix wins. With such a strong start to the season, the question is now raised: does the Fantic Factory Racing rider expect to claim the top step of the podium sometime soon?
“I always feel it comes when you don’t expect it” Coldenhoff voiced. “I think all sandy conditions like Latvia or Finland, those GPs… the chance to get a win is a bit more big, but you know I go into every weekend with the same goal, and that is trying to win, and obviously we have some strong guys out there, and it is never easy. I hope it comes when we don’t expect it, that makes it more nice.” [laughs]
What can we learn from #259’s start to the season? At the age of 34, he’s proving that experience is a key ingredient at the pinnacle of the sport. The Dutchman is clearly in a good place with both bike setup and the team as a whole, further illustrating that age is just a number when it comes to motocross. If the rider is happy and the bike is competitive, the results will come. Glenn Coldenhoff’s success has certainly provided a fascinating talking point in the early stages of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship.
