Fantic's Bonacorsi on the Podium of the 2025 Internazionali d'Italia Copy

The Internazionali d'Italia serve as the first test ahead of the FIM Motocross World Championship, and Andrea Bonacorsi immediately showed he is perfectly at ease on the Fantic XXF 450, securing third place in the final MX1 standings. In Montevarchi, all three Fantic Factory Racing MXGP riders finished inside the top 10, while Fantic Factory Racing EMX's Francesco Bellei narrowly missed out on the podium in the 125 class.

A brilliant podium finish in Mantova, combined with fifth and third places in the motos in Montevarchi, earned Andrea Bonacorsi the bronze medal in the premier class of the Internazionali d'Italia—a promising start for the 21-year-old from Bergamo as he prepares for his first full MXGP season aboard the Fantic XXF 450.

In Montevarchi, also his teammates Brian Bogers and Glenn Coldenhoff—fresh off his victory at the Hawkstone International—lined up for round 2 of the Internazionali. The Italian hard-pack track with its updated layout and a tricky 180-degree first corner, posed an extra challenge at the start. In the opening moto, the Dutch duo of the Fantic Factory Racing MXGP team found themselves mid-pack in the early stages. Coldenhoff fought his way up to sixth place, right behind Bonacorsi. Bogers also battled within the top 10 for most of the race but struggled with arm pump in the closing laps, ultimately finishing in P11.

In the second moto, both "Bona" and "The Hoff" quickly settled into the top 10. Bonacorsi showcased his determination and speed, charging to an impressive third-place finish. Coldenhoff secured a solid fifth, while Bogers crossed the line in ninth—an outcome that placed all three Fantic XXF 450 riders inside the top 10 for the day.

While Bonacorsi's full focus is already shifting to the MXGP season opener in Cordoba, Argentina, on the 1st and 2nd of March, Bogers and Coldenhoff will contest one more pre-season race at the Dutch MX Season Opener in Lierop this coming weekend.

Andrea Bonacorsi:

"It is nice to kick off the season with a medal at the Internazionali! We did two solid races—two good tests ahead of the new World Championship season. I feel really comfortable with the team and my Fantic; we have a great package, and I am very happy right now. We have already done a good job, and now I can't wait to line up in Argentina for the MXGP season opener in two weeks."

Glenn Coldenhoff:

"I felt quite good in the morning, but I didn't get my start right in the first moto. That made things difficult, as the track was pretty one-lined – and I would say it was about 80% rocks. I know I can still improve in these conditions; it is not my strong point, but 6-5 results were okay. The second moto was definitely better—I was straight into the top 10 at the start, and my riding was better too. Now we have one more pre-season race in the sand at Lierop before heading to Argentina."

Brian Bogers:

"We are getting there. I feel better and better with the bike every session, and that is the most important thing. I didn't know Montevarchi before – and now I know it is somewhere near arm pump city (laughs). But we have to take the positives—it is good to be back racing, and I am enjoying it. I am having fun on the bike, and step by step, we will get there."

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Francesco Bellei, the 16-year-old newcomer to the Fantic family, came close to securing a podium spot in the final 125 standings at the 2025 Internazionali d'Italia. In Montevarchi, he showed impressive speed from the very beginning, qualifying third in the sole practice session. However, in the first moto, he got stuck at the start gate along with other riders and had to fight his way back from the rear of the pack. Bellei charged through the field to finish seventh, setting the fastest lap of the race—a clear sign of his strong connection with the Fantic XX 125.

In the second moto, Bellei got a better start but a fall on the opening lap hindered his chances of a stronger result, limiting him to 14th place. Despite the final result not reflecting his high potential, Bellei's debut with the Fantic Factory Racing EMX team showed he is already on the right track ahead of the EMX125 European Championship, which kicks off on the 15th and 16th of March in Cozar, Spain.

That same date is also circled on the calendar for Simone Mancini, last season's Junior Vice World Champion, who is now competing on the Fantic XXF 250. At Montevarchi, Mancini attempted to take part in the time practice session but decided to sit out both MX2 motos due to back pain. Together with the team, the decision was made to avoid any risks and allow him to regain full fitness in preparation for his main target—the EMX250 European Championship.

Francesco Bellei:

"In race 1, I got stuck at the gate and had to chase from the back. I set the fastest lap of the moto, but unfortunately, the start compromised my result. In race 2, I had a decent start, but then I crashed on an uphill section. It took me a long time to get back on the bike, and my race was over. I am a bit disappointed because the potential was there to do well, but we are still taking a lot of positives from these first two races with Fantic and my new team. We will keep working!"

Daniele Marchese, Fantic Factory Racing EMX Team Manager:

"We decided to sit out the races with Simone Mancini as he struggled with back pain that emerged during the week. So, we only lined up in the 125 class, where Francesco Bellei showed good speed by setting the third-fastest time in the morning session. Unfortunately, in race 1, an issue with the starting gate left him at the back of the pack, but he recovered well to finish seventh, posting the fastest lap of the moto. In race 2, a mistake compromised his final result. Despite this, these two races have been positive. Francesco has good race pace and maintains his speed throughout the moto. We will keep working to fine-tune a few small details, but we are confident ahead of the European Championship."​​​​​