Press Release

Pirelli Still Unbeatable at the Second Round of “International ‘d Italia of Motocross” in Malagrotta, Rome

NextLevelSports
2/6/2017 9:17am

MALAGROTTA, Italy (February 6, 2016) – Seven days after the start of the season in Riola Sardo, the second round of "International ‘d Italia of Motocross 2017" was held in Malagrotta. Located near Rome, the circuit featured medium-hard soil and all Pirelli equipped riders used the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front and rear. The tires claimed victories in the MX1 and MX2 classes, which also consisted of a brilliant show with the top riders of the MXGP World Championship in the Elite class.

In the MX1 class, Antonio Cairoli led the field to the checkered flag for the second round in a row. The Sicilian scored the fastest time in qualifying practice and later took the lead in the first lap of the race and kept it, maintaining a good advantage over his competition until the finish line. Jeremy Van Horebeek rode fast and consistent in these first seasonal races to finish in the runner-up position. To complete an excellent day for Pirelli in MX1 was the third place of Tim Gajser, followed by Romain Febvre and Evgeny Bobryshev in fourth and fifth, respectively.

Pirelli also scored great results in the MX2 class thanks to Jorge Prado with a third place. The Spaniard leads the standings with only one race remaining at the end of the championship.

A spectacular race took place in the Elite class, which witnessed another victory by Antonio Cairoli, followed by Jeremy Van Horebeek in second and Romain Febvre third. Glenn Coldenhoff and Tim Gajser rounded out a top five Pirelli branded sweep.

At Hawkstone Park, England, on the same day of Malagrotta, another international race was held and the MX1 victory belonged to Max Nagl, with teammate Max Anstie also showing excellent performances. In the MX2 class, Pauls Jonass cruised to victory. The three riders used the SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front and SCORPION™ MX Soft rear.

Next weekend the final round of “International d’ Italia of Motocross 2017” will be held in Ottobiano, a sandy track in the province of Pavia.

Results:

MX1



  1. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA)



  2. VAN HOREBEEK Jeremy (BEL)



  3. GAJSER Tim (SLO)



  4. FEBVRE Romain (FRA)



  5. BOBRYSHEV Evgeny (RUS)


MX2



  1. LIEBER Julien (BEL)


  2. CERVELLIN Michele (ITA)



  3. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA)


  4. BOGERS Brian (NED)


  5. PETROV Petar (BUL)


ELITE



  1. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA)



  2. VAN HOREBEEK Jeremy (BEL)



  3. FEBVRE Romain (FRA)



  4. COLDENHOFF Glenn (NED)



  5. GAJSER Tim (SLO)


Championship overall:

MX1



  1. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA) p.240



  2. VAN HOREBEEK Jeremy (BEL) p.200



  3. GAJSER Tim (SLO) p.160



  4. FEBVRE Romain (FRA) p.130



  5. BOBRYSHEV Evgeny (RUS) p.120


MX2



  1. PRADO GARCIA Jorge (SPA) p.200


  2. CERVELLIN Michele (ITA) p.160


  3. PATUREL Benoit (FRA) p.155


  4. OSTLUND Alvin (SWE) p.130



  5. LIEBER Julien (BEL) p.120


ELITE



  1. CAIROLI Antonio (ITA) p.240



  2. VAN HOREBEEK Jeremy (BEL) p.200



  3. GAJSER Tim (SLO) p.140



  4. COLDENHOFF Glenn (NED) p.125



  5. BOBRYSHEV Evgeny (RUS) p.120


ABOUT PIRELLI

Founded in 1872, Pirelli is among the largest global tire makers, and focuses its business on the high end, premium product segment where it is a world leader. Present in over 160 countries, Pirelli has 22 manufacturing sites and employs approximately 38,000 people around the world. Successfully competing in motorsports since 1907, Pirelli is currently the exclusive supplier of the Formula 1 championship, the Superbike world championship, and many other championships around the world.

Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) services NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) member countries through its Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) facility and research and development center at its Rome, Georgia headquarters, its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico and its New York City, Montreal and Mexico City sales and marketing offices. The company manufactures, distributes and markets original equipment and replacement tires for export and domestic car/motorcycle applications (US, CA, MX) and Agro/Heavy Truck platforms (MX).

For Additional Information Please Contact:

Scott Roegner

Chet Plewacki

Josh Whitmire

Mail: Josh.Whitmire@Pirelli.com

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