Introducing a Strong Three-Rider Fantic Factory Racing MXGP Line-Up

With the first pre-season races kicking off an exciting new campaign this weekend, it is time to introduce the Fantic Factory Racing MXGP powerhouse for the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship: Andrea Bonacorsi, Brian Bogers, and Glenn Coldenhoff, all set to take on the premier class aboard their Fantic XXF 450 machines.

Fantic Factory Racing MXGP enters the 2025 season with a strong three-rider line-up, determined to secure the Italian brand's first-ever premier-class podium. Andrea Bonacorsi, already an EMX125 Champion with Fantic, makes a highly anticipated return to the family. The 21-year-old Italian is set for his first full MXGP season on the Fantic XXF 450, joining Brian Bogers and Glenn Coldenhoff—both former GP winners with extensive experience—who are gearing up for their second year as Fantic Factory riders.

Glenn Coldenhoff, 33, made history at the Dutch GP 2024 by securing Fantic's first-ever MXGP qualifying race win, ultimately finishing sixth in the championship standings. His fellow Dutchman Brian Bogers, 28, who joined the team in March last year, is looking to make the most of a full winter of preparation with the squad led by Team Owner Louis Vosters and Team Manager Vitaliy Tonkov.

Before the MXGP World Championship kicks off in Cordoba, Argentina, in three weeks, the Fantic Factory Racing MXGP riders will put the finishing touches on their intense preparations at this weekend's first pre-season races. Brian Bogers and Glenn Coldenhoff will line up at the Hawkstone Park International, while Andrea Bonacorsi has chosen the "Internazionali d'Italia" in Mantova for his first competitive outing on the Fantic XXF 450.

Brian Bogers:
"We got a new engine for this season, and it feels really good, especially in combination with the chassis and suspension. Everything is working well together. We have a lot of power, and it is possible to use this power effectively, which is very important. I am very happy with the bike at the moment. Last year was a bit of a strange year, but we still almost made it into the top 10, so that is definitely the goal. When everything goes well, I still believe I can be up there with the top 5 guys. Also, I have some extra motivation back at home with Brian Jr. He loves motocross, and I want him to be proud of his daddy, of course. That has been my biggest motivation lately."

Andrea Bonacorsi:
"Coming back to Fantic and seeing all the people I already knew from my time with them in the EMX125 days in 2020 is something really special. I have a great feeling with the entire team, and everything is going really well coming into this new season. The bike felt really good straight away, already when we started testing this winter. Of course, now we are building up more speed as we ride more, and the team is a big support whenever I need something extra. We made big steps in Sardinia over the last few weeks, and we are ready to go racing. It will be my first full season in the MXGP class, but I already gained quite a bit of experience last year. The goal is to always be at the front, in the positions that count – and to claim some podiums, of course."

Glenn Coldenhoff:
"I have been racing for so many years, and I still love it. I love the feeling of being on the bike – it is just you and the bike, and that is what I really enjoy about it. You are fully in the moment, and there is no better feeling than riding this bike. My motivation is really high again. We have improved the bike quite a bit, and I feel a lot more like myself again. Right now, I am just enjoying riding this bike a lot, and I believe that good results will come when the rider is happy. I am really looking forward to the season. I might be turning 34 soon, but I still have the fire in me. I believe I can still win on a good day, and that is what I am looking forward to."

Louis Vosters, Fantic Factory Racing MXGP Team Owner:
"The pre-season preparation went really well; we made some good steps. All three riders are happy and have trained a lot together with our trainer, Kevin Strijbos. With Brian Bogers, Glenn Coldenhoff and our new addition, Andrea Bonacorsi, we have a great line-up and there is a fantastic team atmosphere. We are fully prepared and excited for our second year with Fantic – let's go racing!"

Mariano Roman, Head of Racing and Vice President of Fantic Motor:
"It makes us extremely proud to field three Fantic XXF 450 bikes in the premier class of motocross. The return of Andrea Bonacorsi to our brand makes this moment even more special. He is a young talent we have believed in from the very beginning, and seeing him now alongside Glenn Coldenhoff and Brian Bogers brings his journey with us full circle – while also marking the start of an exciting new chapter. I am confident that our three-man team is one of the strongest in the MXGP category, and we have everything it takes to continue writing our success story."