Two in a Row for the Australian Champions Again at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations!

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The sun once again blazed down over Ironman Raceway as a massive crowd witnessed the 78th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations — the hottest and arguably most spectacular in recent memory. The new U.S. venue delivered breathtaking racing and an atmosphere that united fans and riders from around the world in one of the most unforgettable editions of the Nations yet.

Australia Reigns Supreme

Defending Champions and pre-race favorites Team Australia proved unstoppable once again. Between them, the Lawrence brothers — Jett and Hunter — swept all three motos, taking individual victories in MXGP and MX Open, and sealing the team’s second consecutive Motocross of Nations triumph in emphatic fashion.

Backed by Kyle Webster, who fought through two early-race crashes to score valuable points, Team Australia’s dominance was absolute — the green-and-gold colors flying high once again above the world’s best.

Behind them, Team USA edged out Team France in a nail-biting battle for second place, both finishing on equal points, but the tie-breaker going to the hosts thanks to Eli Tomac’s superb runner-up finish in the final race.

Team Netherlands, reduced to two riders after Glenn Coldenhoff’s Saturday crash, found solace in Kay de Wolf’sbrilliant performance, as the Dutchman claimed his second straight MX2 class victory at the Nations.

Opening Ceremony and Early Action

The day began with the B-Final, where Team Estonia claimed victory courtesy of 2-4 finishes from Harri Kullas and Jörgen-Matthias Talviku. Canadian Jess Pettis took the race win, but with little team support to challenge the overall standings.

Before the main event, fans were treated to a spectacular Opening Ceremony. As the crowd filled every corner of Ironman Raceway, official dignitaries welcomed riders and nations to the world’s most prestigious motocross event. The emotional highlight came when Luke Menard, the Indiana-born American Idol finalist, performed the U.S. national anthem — a stirring moment that united the packed venue in anticipation before the first gate drop.

From that point onward, the Ironman hillsides erupted, the atmosphere electric and the racing fierce.

Race 1: Jett Lawrence Sets the Tone

In the opening MXGP + MX2 moto, Lucas Coenen (BEL) grabbed the Fox Holeshot on his Red Bull KTM, ahead of Jett Lawrence and Tim Gajser. But by the second lap, Jett unleashed his trademark precision and flow, blasting into the lead and never looking back.

Behind him, chaos unfolded — Ken Roczen crashed out early, while Simon Längenfelder’s exit from a first-corner pile-up ended Team Germany’s hopes. Romain Febvre held firm in fifth, Eli Tomac pushed into fourth after a strong charge, and Kyle Webster recovered from 27th to 15th, salvaging valuable points for Australia.

Despite Lucas Coenen’s strong pace, Jett’s rhythm was unmatched — his seven-second margin of victory left the crowd in awe.

Race 1 – Top 3:

1. Jett Lawrence (AUS – Honda)
2. Lucas Coenen (BEL – KTM)
3. Tim Gajser (SLO – Honda)

Race 2: Hunter Lawrence Dominates the Open Class

Race two (MX2 + Open) saw early drama as Hunter Lawrence grabbed the holeshot but bobbled in the first corners, allowing Fabio Santos (BRA) and Jan Pancar (SLO) to briefly lead. By the end of the lap, Hunter was back in front — and gone.

The Honda rider built a commanding lead, while behind him, Jo Shimoda (JPN) and RJ Hampshire (USA) tangled in a thrilling mid-race duel. Pancar held off the charge to take a heroic third-place finish for Slovenia.

Meanwhile, Kay de Wolf once again shined as the top 250cc rider, finishing eighth ahead of teammate Calvin Vlaanderen. Webster fought back from another first-corner crash to reach 13th, ensuring Australia remained in control heading into the decider.

Race 2 – Top 3:

1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS – Honda)
2. Jo Shimoda (JPN – Honda)
3. Jan Pancar (SLO – KTM)

Race 3: The Decider — Australia Seals It in Style

The final MXGP + Open race delivered pure Motocross drama. Jo Shimoda took the holeshot again, chased by Lucas Coenen and Isak Gifting, while the Lawrence brothers launched from mid-pack.

Hunter wasted no time, passing both leaders within a lap to take control. Behind him, Jett collided with Gifting on the hill and dropped to 11th, setting up an epic charge through the field.

As Hunter extended his lead, Jett sliced through traffic with surgical precision — overtaking Gajser, Febvre, and Evertsto secure third behind Eli Tomac, who put on a masterclass of his own to finish runner-up.

It was a dream finish for Team Australia — the brothers crossing the line first and third to seal back-to-back Nations victories by a massive 14-point margin.

Race 3 – Top 3:

1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS – Honda)
2. Eli Tomac (USA – Yamaha)
3. Jett Lawrence (AUS – Honda)

Final Standings – Top 10 Teams

1. Australia – 19 pts
2. USA – 33 pts
3. France – 33 pts
4.  Belgium – 43 pts
5.  Slovenia – 57 pts
6.  Italy – 58 pts
7.  Sweden – 84 pts
8.  Switzerland – 86 pts
9.  Latvia – 88 pts
10.  Spain – 89 pts

Individual Class Winners

MXGP: Jett Lawrence (Australia)
MX Open: Hunter Lawrence (Australia)
MX2: Kay de Wolf (Netherlands)

The top three national teams were awarded their FIM medals by FIM President Jorge Viegas, FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela, and AMA President & CEO Rob Dingman, while Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongopresented the traditional MXoN Champions’ Rings to the victorious Australian team.

Adding a special touch, Ricky Johnson presented his custom “Bad Boy Club” medallions to the individual class winners, honoring the standout riders of the weekend.

Jett Lawrence – Team Australia:

“The first moto was tough, I was on the ground way too much, more than I have been all year, but we cleaned it up in the last one. It feels amazing. I’m so thankful for everyone behind us, for the incredible support from Australia and the fans here in America. My boys, Kyle [Webster] and Jett [Lawrence] were unreal all weekend. I’m beyond stoked, so proud, and just grateful to share this moment with everyone.”

Justin Cooper – Team USA:

“Australia were really strong this weekend — they’re a great team. We gave it everything we had, put our best foot forward, and came up just a bit short. That’s racing, and that’s what makes this event so exciting. We’ll take the positives and come back fighting.”

Maxime Renaux – Team France:

“It was an okay weekend overall. We fought hard through every moto, and both Mathis and Romain did an amazing job. We gave everything we had, it was enough for third place, and it feels good to be on the podium. Of course, we always want to win, but we can still be proud of this result.”

Conclusion

From emotional anthems to all-out racing heroics, the 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations delivered everything fans could hope for. The Lawrence brothers were simply untouchable, leading Australia to back-to-back world titles and cementing their place among the sport’s all-time greats.

For the fans, teams, and nations gathered at Ironman Raceway, it was a weekend that celebrated not just victory — but the very spirit of Motocross.