Over the weekend, the track Il Ciclamino in Arco del Trento, Italy, hosted the Grand Prix of Trentino, the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship 2024 and the second consecutive race held in Italy. The summer weather attracted a great crowd that filled the natural grandstands surrounding the racetrack. Words: Press Release
Having finished 19th in free practice, Ben Watson (Beta RX450) improved on his position in the time trials, finishing 16th. In qualifying the British rider did not get off to a great start, but thanks to a great comeback he then finished in 10th position. After another good comeback, Ben also finished the first heat in 10th position. He was 14th in the second heat. Ben Watson ended the stage with a good 11th position in the Overall of the day, a position he also holds in the Championship.
“Really frustrating day. Rode well for nothing, P11 again with the speed to have a lot better results. I won’t give up. Thanks team,” Watson explained.
Ivo Monticelli (Beta RX450) started the weekend by setting the 14th fastest time in free practice. In the time trials he did even better and finished 12th. In qualifying Monticelli started among the leaders and remained 7th for most of the time. A slight lapse of concentration in the final caused him to lose some positions but he still managed to finish 11th.
At the start of the first race he found himself behind due to a crash, but thanks to good speed he was able to finish in the points zone, 19th. Unfortunately fortune was not on Monticelli’s side in the second heat either, when another crash forced him to start last and he finished in 25th position. Ivo Monticelli is now 17th in the Championship. After the Grand Prix held in Italy, the MRT Racing Team Beta Factory will be involved in the Grand Prix of Portugal on the weekend of 5th May, the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship 2024.
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