Ducati’s 2025 MXGP Season Kicks Off with Thrilling Races in Argentina

The Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team had a strong showing in their first championship performance, with Guadagnini just missing the podium in fourth place.

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The 2025 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship roared into action this weekend in Cordoba, Argentina, drawing a massive crowd of 55,000 spectators. The event, held 700 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires, featured a challenging track set on a hill of soft dirt with a hard base. Heavy rainfall from Saturday night to early Sunday morning added to the complexity, transforming the surface from muddy to dusty as it dried throughout the day.

In the first moto, Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini delivered strong performances, showcasing the power of their Desmo450 MX bikes. Seewer secured the first holeshot of the season, while Guadagnini followed closely in fourth. The two riders battled fiercely with the leaders, with Guadagnini ultimately finishing fourth and Seewer crossing the line in sixth.

The second moto saw Guadagnini take the holeshot, leading the pack early on. However, Seewer faced setbacks after a fall at the start, forcing him to race from the back of the field. Guadagnini maintained his momentum to finish fourth once again, securing fourth overall in the Argentine Grand Prix and fourth in the world standings. Seewer, despite his challenges, finished 18th in the second moto and currently holds seventh place in the championship.

Mattia Guadagnini expressed satisfaction with his performance, despite not being at his peak condition. “I tried my best, even though I wasn’t at 100%. The bike is going very well, even better than I expected. With Jeremy, we secured two holeshots, and I had a great time riding today. The track was beautiful, technical, and challenging. It’s a positive start, and from here, we’ll continue working and improving,” he said.

Jeremy Seewer reflected on his mixed results, highlighting the positives. “The first moto started off really good with the holeshot, and nobody can steal that one from us. Then I had quite a solid race to finish in sixth despite some small problems. Conditions were quite difficult today, with it being pretty humid. The track was fast and difficult, but I felt okay. For the first race, it was fine,” he explained.

Seewer added, “In the second moto, I spun on the gate straight away, and then I went down in the first corner. I tried to do my best, but had quite a big highside, and just brought it home from there. We need to take the positives, learn from it, and try to improve. But overall, I think it was more on the successful side than not.”

The next round of the MXGP championship will take place in two weeks at Cozar, Spain, for the Grand Prix of Castilla La Mancha. With both riders showing promise and determination, fans can expect more thrilling battles as the season progresses.

The Argentine Grand Prix set the stage for an exciting 2025 MXGP season, with Guadagnini and Seewer demonstrating their potential to compete at the highest level. As the championship moves to Europe, the focus will be on building momentum and chasing podium finishes.