Under the spotlights of the famous Faenza circuit, the spectacular fifth round of the Italian Motocross Prestige Championship took place. A night race full of charm and adrenaline, which saw Team Honda Maddii ABF Italia as the absolute protagonist thanks to the extraordinary performances of its riders.

Maxime Grau king of the night: Victory and Championship reopened
A perfect weekend for Maxime Grau. The French rider demonstrated impressive speed and solidity right from the very first stages. In race 1, Grau imposed his own pace from the start, taking a splendid moto victory. In a very tight second moto, Maxime managed the situation cleverly, finishing in second place. Thanks to these results, Maxime Grau took the top step of the podium in the overall standings of the day. This clear success launches the French rider into second place in the championship standings, effectively reopening the fight for the final title.

Niccolò Alvisi on the podium: Third place overall
Excellent performance also for the young talent Niccolò Alvisi, capable of mastering the Romagna track at its best and giving the team another prestigious result. In the first race, Alvisi showed all his grit, crossing the finish line in a solid third position. In race 2, despite a more complicated moto and a conservative race, he gritted his teeth, finishing in seventh place. The consistency of the two results allowed Alvisi to secure a well-deserved third place overall for the day, confirming his steady growth and his feeling with his Honda.

To complete the team’s weekend was the performance of Elias Escandell. In a weekend characterized by a very high level of competition and a track that allowed no mistakes, Escandell fought with determination in both motos, bringing home important points and wrapping up the night race with a solid 12th place in the day’s overall standings.

Marco Maddii Team Manager: “We are extremely proud of this weekend in Faenza. Racing at night is always special and the guys were flawless. Maxime rode like a champion, taking an overall victory that puts us fully back in the championship hunt. Niccolò showed great maturity, bringing home a very important third place overall. Two riders on the podium are the confirmation of the great work done by the whole team and the technical value of our package. Now, our focus shifts to the next rounds to continue on this path.”

Team Honda Maddii ABF Italia thanks all sponsors, technical partners, and fans for their constant support.