Flexibility, conditioning, concentration…and balls; just some of the traits needed by MotoGP riders for a 44-race, 22-Grand Prix, 10-month season of action and speeds reaching nearly 370kmph. These athletes will crash on average 15 times a campaign (based on 2025 official figures) and will steer fine-tuned prototype machinery around a range of different circuits and weather conditions.

Dust, granite, mountains, and Mediterranean sea. the definitive Sardinia ADV loop. Sardinia is made for riders who want more than postcard asphalt. The island serves up an endless mix of fast gravel, rugged mountain backroads, and wild coastal scenery, often with surprisingly low traffic once you leave the main tourist corridors. That’s exactly why a Sardinia Offroad Loop works so well: it links the island’s interior massifs with dramatic coastlines, letting you chase grip one hour and turquoise horizons the next.

Some of the best riders in the modern era of Grand Prix motocross have worn the colors of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Lucas Coenen is rapidly looking to add his moniker to the list. The 20-year-old Belgian talks talent, youth, attitude, competition and the USA.