Category EMX125

Norman KTM Factory Juniors enjoyed a perfect weekend during the EMX125 round in Arco di Trento. With a dominant victory for Moritz Ernecker and a strong second place for Ricardo Bauer, the team secured an impressive one-two finish at the MXGP of Trentino.

Moritz Ernecker set the tone early by posting the fastest time in qualifying and carried that momentum into the races. Both on Saturday, under sunny conditions, and on Sunday, when the track was cooler and overcast, the Austrian proved to be the strongest rider in the field. With two race wins, he convincingly claimed the overall victory.

Teammate Ricardo Bauer also delivered a strong performance. With a third-place finish in the first moto and a second-place finish in the second moto, he secured second overall, completing the team’s success.

Thanks to these results, Ernecker strengthens his lead in the EMX125 championship, with Bauer as his closest challenger in second place. The duo further extended their advantage over the competition, including Sleny Goyer, who currently sits third in the standings.

With momentum fully on their side, the Norman KTM Factory Juniors Team now looks ahead to the next round of the EMX125 championship, taking place on May 23–24 during the MXGP of France in Lacapelle-Marival.

Moritz Ernecker and Ricardo Bauer of the Norman KTM Racing Team once again showed their speed during the EMX125 round in Riola Sardo. For Ernecker, this resulted in overall victory, while Bauer made an impressive comeback after setbacks in the first moto.

Ernecker started the weekend strongly by setting the fastest time in his practice group. He carried this form into the first moto, where he started in second place and took over the lead halfway through the race, riding convincingly to victory.

In the second moto, the Austrian grabbed the holeshot and led for most of the race. In the closing stages he had to give up the lead, but his second-place finish was enough to secure the overall win. With these results, the KTM rider strengthens his leading position in the EMX125 championship.
Ricardo Bauer also demonstrated his speed by setting the fastest time in his practice group. The first moto started difficult for him, as he crossed the line in 24th place after the opening lap. With a strong charge through the field, he worked his way toward the top ten, but halfway through the race he was forced to retire.

Bauer bounced back excellently in the second moto. After starting just outside the top five, he rode a strong race and worked his way up to an impressive third-place finish.

Next weekend, the EMX125 Championship continues in Trentino, Italy.

Norman KTM Factory Rookies once again made a strong impression during the second round of the EMX125 Championship in Switzerland. With a convincing victory for Ricardo Bauer and Moritz Ernecker holding on to the red plate, it was an extremely successful weekend for the team.

The team already showed its speed in time practice. Ricardo Bauer set the third fastest time in his group, while Moritz Ernecker topped his group with the fastest lap.

In the first race on Saturday afternoon, Bauer left no doubt about his form. The Austrian took the holeshot and led from start to finish, securing a dominant win.

He also got off to a strong start in the second race, but conditions were very difficult due to the mud. Despite a few mistakes, he managed to finish in second place, which earned him his first overall victory in the EMX125 class. This result also moves him up to second place in the championship standings.

Moritz Ernecker once again delivered a strong and consistent performance. In the first race, he struggled to find his rhythm but still managed to secure second place.

In the second race, he was battling for third position. Unfortunately, a mistake in the closing stages dropped him back to seventh place. Nevertheless, his performance was enough to finish third overall.

With this result, Ernecker retains the lead in the EMX125 Championship and keeps hold of the red plate.

Overall EMX125 Switzerland:

1 Ricardo Bauer 47 Pnt

2 Liam Bruneau 43 Pnt

3 Moritz Ernecker 36 Pnt

4 Andrea Uccellini 35 Pnt

5 Emil Ziemer 23 Pnt

EMX125 Championship Standings:

1 Moritz Ernecker 81 Pnt

2 Ricardo Bauer 76 Pnt

3 Liam Bruneau 65 Pnt

4 Sleny Goyer 64 Pnt

5 Andrea Uccellini 61 Pnt

The Norman KTM Factory Rookies Team has made an excellent start to the 2026 EMX125 season during the opening round in Andalucía, Spain. With an overall victory for Moritz Ernecker and a strong comeback from Ricardo Bauer, the team made a powerful impression.

Both riders competed in the second practice group and immediately impressed on track. Ricardo Bauer set the fastest time, while teammate Moritz Ernecker followed with the second-fastest time, sending a clear message for the rest of the weekend.

In the first moto, Moritz Ernecker took the lead early on. With a strong pace, he managed to build up a gap of around six seconds and then controlled the race to take the win.

Ricardo Bauer had a more difficult start and began the race outside the top ten, but the young Austrian fought his way impressively through the field to finish in fourth place.

In the second moto, Ernecker once again started strong and quickly moved into second place. He launched an attack for the lead but crashed in the process, dropping back to third. This position was still enough to secure the overall victory, so he took no further risks and crossed the finish line in third place. Bauer’s second moto started with a crash in the early stages, forcing him to come back from 35th position. He then delivered an impressive charge through the field, recovering to finish in tenth place.

With a first and third place in the motos, Moritz Ernecker secured the overall win in Andalucía. Teammate Ricardo Bauer finished sixth overall. The championship continues next weekend in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.

Overall EMX125 Andalucia:

1 Moritz Ernecker 45 Pnt

2 Sleny Goyer 44 Pnt

3 Bertram Thorium 38 Pnt

4 Ryan Oppliger 35 Pnt

5 David Cracco 34 Pnt

6 Ricardo Bauer 29 Pnt