Yamaha’s Dean Ferris was Australia’s top finisher. The 2016 Motul MX Nationals MX1 Champion placed fifth in Race 1 of the MX Open class and 15th in Race 2. Ferris’ results were enough to secure fourth overall.
Todd Waters represented Australia in the MXGP class. The Suzuki rider had a tough weekend, crashing in both races, recording eighth overall with a 7-14 score card. In a social media post, Waters told his fans: “It was unreal to be back racing in Europe for the Motocross of Nations, I felt so at home racing with everyone again. My speed was not too bad considering being away for a year and crashing in both Moto’s which I’m not happy about. But I had an epic time racing for the green and gold, Aussie Aussie Aussie!”
Mitch Evans received the last-minute phone call to throw on his green and gold and jump on a plane to Italy after MX2 rider Jed Beaton suffered an injured in a practice crash. Evans finished the event with a 35-37 score card.
Team France won the 2016 MXoN title ahead of The Netherlands in second and Team USA third.
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