Montevarchi (AR) February 16 – The second and last test of the International of Italy MX was held on the renewed track of the Miravalle di Montevarchi. Despite the abundant rains fallen in the days preceding the race, a weekend of sunshine allowed the regular performance of the event.

Once again our two guys riding TM Moto machines have honored their commitments. Starting with the morning qualifications that assigned the riders placings on the starting gate. In 125 Niccolò Mannini made pole position his own leaving everyone behind. In MX2 Julius Mikula detached the seventh time by earning a nice starting position.

Niccolò started in the best possible way in the race one. Jumping from the gate in front of everyone ane exiting the first corner in the lead, from then he commanded the race to the chequered flag with a very good rhythm. The only one who worked in the final was Utech but Nicky kept him at bay until the finish line bringing the first victory of Manche di 2025 to the team. In the second heat his shot was not as good but allowed him to stay immediately in the first five. The first step passed fourth to take to the third for a few rounds. After half the race he lost a couple of positions and then recovered the fourth place three laps from the end. With this placement, combined with the victory of race one, Niccolò made his absolute day of the 125 and went up to the highest step of the podium! In the final classification of these internationals he obtained the second position by placing the silver medal around his neck. A great satisfaction for him and for the team, his beginning of the season also gives us hope for continental key.

Julius in the MX2 at the start of the race one was well taken but at the first corner he was entangled in the center of the group. At the first step he passed through twelfth position and from there he started his comeback. After using a few laps to become familiar with the track, it started a series of overtaking that led him to the sixth final position. In the second heat the beginning was better and projected it immediately in the first five. After keeping the location for a couple of laps, it is relegated to a position and from there it has remained sixth until a few laps from the end. In the last rounds he hired a duel with lata to maintain the position and on the last lap he managed to overtake that he made him sixth. With these results Julius closed the absolute day of the day in seventh place. In the final classification of the MX2 he placed sixth. A good start for him too, the starting point to leave for Argentina for the first test of the MX2 World Cup with a lot of enthusiasm.

The next commitment of the team will be the first 2025 GP that will take place in Cordoba, Argentina, 1 and 2 March.

Niccolo ’Mannini:” Weekend amazing. We are all really happy. Already from the early morning with the pole position torn right on the last good lap. The first heat was perfect and I commanded from start to finish. In the race two I did not start very well but in a few laps I was already third. Then in the second part of heats I was unable to be more incisive and I closed the race in fourth position thus conquering the absolute of the day! Now we have more time to continue working to refine all the details in view of the European Championship. Thanks to the team and all the people who cheered for me! “

Julius Mikula: “The week before the race, it rained a lot, so I was surprised that the track was in ideal conditions during the weekend. Overall, I would evaluate the race positively. In the first heat I had a good start, but in the first lap the bike passed away, which made me lose a good position, and I had to continue from the center of the group by reassembling up to the sixth position. In the second heat I had a better start and I had a great battle with another pilot towards the end of the race to conquer the sixth position again. I would like to thank my team, my family and the sponsors for their support. In a few days we will leave for Argentina to face the first GP of the year, I can’t wait! “