Gerard Congost shines in the 5th round of the Spanish Motocross Championship in Calatayud

Gerard Congost's dominant victory in the first MX1 race

KTM Spain rider Gerard Congost demonstrated his dominance on the Calatayud circuit from the first qualifying sessions, where he felt comfortable and managed to show his best version. On Saturday, Congost won the qualifying heat, showing unstoppable speed that predicted what would happen the following day.

In the first MX1 heat, Congost went out determined to make history. From the second lap, the KTM rider placed himself at the head of the race, not letting go of first place until the end. He dominated with absolute authority, demonstrating a superiority that seemed to have no rival on the Aragonese circuit. Other riders, such as Ander Valentín (Yamaha) and José Antonio Butrón (KTM), tried to match his pace, but could not match Congost’s impressive performance.

The victory in the first moto consolidated his status as one of the favorites for the MX1 title in this championship, and the fans were excited by the way the rider remained steady in his riding. However, fate had other plans for him in the next round.

Gerard Congost’s crash: a hard blow, but no serious injuries

The second round of the MX1 didn’t go the same way for Gerard Congost. With the same ambition and speed, the KTM Spain rider got off to a good start and looked set to continue his dominance. However, in the early stages of the race, a violent crash at one of the circuit's trickiest corners changed the course of the day.

The impact was severe, and the rider suffered a significant blow to the chest, causing difficulty breathing. Fearing he may have suffered internal injuries, he was taken to hospital for a medical examination. Fortunately, pending further tests, no serious injuries were detected, although the incident left the rider concerned that he may have to miss further events this season. The crash marred what had been a flawless day for Congost up to that point.

Oriol Oliver is absent due to the British Championship, but maintains the lead in MX2

On the other hand, the absence of Oriol Oliver, another of the outstanding KTM Spain riders, also marked the event in Calatayud. Oriol, who is leading the provisional standings of the Spanish MX2 Motocross Championship, had to miss the Calatayud event due to a previous commitment to the British Motocross Championship, which coincided with the same date.

Despite not being present at the circuit, Oliver was in charge of the qualifying sessions on Saturday, and in a demonstration of his talent, he achieved the pole position before heading to Great Britain to compete in the the first round of the British Championship. This absence in the Spanish race did not prevent him from adding five valuable points in the Spanish Championship, maintaining his advantage in the provisional MX2 classification, despite the complicated situation.

Classifications: KTM dominates the first MX1 race

Below are the results of the first MX1 race, where the presence of KTM Spain was notable:

First Race Classification - Elite MX1:

1. Gerard Congost (KTM)

2. Ander Valentín (Yamaha)

3. José Antonio Butrón (KTM)

This result confirms the dominance of KTM Spain in the category, where Congost showed his great level of competitiveness, although the fall in the second heat prevented him from achieving total victory. Despite this adversity, the rider remains one of the big favorites for the MX1 title.

Next round: Alhama de Murcia

The Spanish Motocross Championship will continue with its schedule on the weekend of September 27 and 28 in Alhama de Murcia, where the riders are preparing for a new opportunity to fight for the title in the different categories.

Gerard Congost, who continues to demonstrate his great ability to adapt to any circuit, will seek to recover from his fall in Calatayud and fight for the MX1 title. Meanwhile, Oriol Oliver, who continues to lead MX2, is sure to recover from his absence and take advantage of his lead to maintain his top spot in the championship.

KTM Spain maintains its lead despite adversity

Despite the ups and downs experienced during the fifth round of the Spanish Motocross Championship in Calatayud, KTM Spain continues to demonstrate its strength in motocross competitions. Gerard Congost’s victory in the first round and Oriol Oliver’s continued dominance in MX2 confirm that the team remains one of the top names in national motocross. With their eyes set on the upcoming events, KTM will continue to fight for the lead in each category, while riders like Congost and Oliver will give their rivals no respite, always ready to overcome any obstacle that may arise on the road to the championship.