What a performance! GASGAS Factory Racing’s Jaime Busto has secured second place overall in the 2024 FIM X-Trial World Championship following a third-place result at round seven in Spain. With podium finishes in all but one round this season, Busto delivered an impressive ride in front of a passionate home crowd during the season finale. Teammate Sondre Haga also made his second X-Trial appearance of the year, finishing eighth aboard his TXE GP. Jaime wraps up 2024 championship as runner-up Third-place result in Spain for the GASGAS star 2025 series kicks off in five weeks’ time Fueled by his win in Estonia, Busto got off to a strong start by placing second in the evening's first round of action in Spain. Confidently taking on five sections of tricky, man-made obstacles, Jaime dropped just seven marks. Fired up by the passionate home crowd in Pamplona’s Navarra Arena, Jaime headed into round two with his eyes on the prize. Round two went even better for the Spaniard. Demonstrating his skill and control on his TXT GP 300, Jaime carefully picked his lines to clean every section, securing his spot in the final after an impressive performance. The final round proved to be a nail-biter. All three qualified riders initially tied with fives in the opening section and cleans in the second, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Despite giving his all on the remaining sections, Busto made a couple of small errors which ultimately cost him the top spot. Completing the round on 20 marks saw Jaime place third place on the night. The result secured him his sixth podium of the season, and second overall in the championship standings. Marking his second X-Trial appearance of the 2024 series, Sondre Haga had a tough evening in Pamplona. In a super-technical round one, costly mistakes on three of the five sections left the TXE GP rider in seventh place. Despite cleaning three sections in round two, it wasn’t enough to move up the leaderboard and Haga finished eighth overall. The 2025 FIM X-Trial World Championship gets underway in just over one month’s time in Madrid on December 21. Jaime Busto: “Overall, I’m really happy with my ride! I knew going into tonight that the first and second lap were super important to make sure I got into the final to secure second in the championship. I started the night strong but unfortunately relaxed a bit too much in the final and made too many mistakes. I finished on the podium again, though, and got second in the championship which I’m super happy about. It’s been a great season full of strong results, and I can’t wait to carry this momentum into the new season in December!” Sondre Haga: “It was pretty close on the first lap, but as always with X-Trial, small mistakes can cost so many positions. It was great to ride this championship again and I really enjoyed it, so I think with some more work I’ll be getting better results next season.” Albert Cabestany – GASGAS Factory Racing Trial Team Manager: “We achieved our goal for tonight so we’re really happy! It’s great that Jaime has secured the runner-up position in the final standings, he’s done an amazing job all season and tonight too. He managed the pressure really well and had two great laps to get into the final. Sondre rose to the occasion of riding the electric bike indoors and proved that we have a competitive bike. We’re already looking forward to the next season!” Results – 2024 X-Trial World Championship, Round 7 1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 8 final 2. Benoit Bincaz (Sherco) 17 final 3. Jaime Busto (GASGAS) 20 final 2024 X-Trial World Championship Standings (after round 7) 1. Toni Bou (Montesa) 128 2. Jaime Busto (GASGAS) 92 3. Gabriel Marcelli (Montesa) 83
The Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit was another stage for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta to produce a riveting performance as the 20-year-old Spaniard raced to 5th place in sweltering and sapping conditions. Teammate Augusto Fernandez rode well to progress from a P21 grid slot to take 10th in a race of physical, mental and tire attrition. Daniel Holgado is still in play for 2nd position in the 2024 Moto3™ world championship despite an early race fall.
As part of its RED-hot new lineup for 2025, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team proudly announces the addition of rising 250 Class talent Casey Cochran alongside returning GASGAS duo Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco. The fresh, new official GASGAS squad will be led by newly appointed team manager, Sean Murphy. Casey Cochran joins Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s 250 Class roster for 2025 Veteran leader Sean Murphy appointed as Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager Bam Bam and Ryder D gear up for the 2025 season with revitalized GASGAS SMX effort! This exciting new addition and leadership appointment arrive on the heels of a newly announced partnership between Rockstar® Energy Drink and GASGAS Factory Racing, fueling more anticipation than ever for an action-packed 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season. Cochran has been a Rockstar Athlete since his impressive debut in the 250SX Futures in 2023, where he secured three podium finishes. His journey through the KTM Group’s amateur racing program has been nothing short of remarkable. Last season marked his rookie debut in AMA Supercross, where he began in the SX Futures program to collect pro points before transitioning to the 250SX East division. During Pro Motocross, Cochran further showcased his talent by qualifying P1 at Hangtown and earning his career-first 250MX podium at Spring Creek, finishing third overall. Now, with Barcia and DiFrancesco, Cochran brings new energy and talent to the team, promising an epic dynamic and an electric season ahead. Casey Cochran: “I'm super stoked to join the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team for the 2025 season. With so many familiar faces around, especially having been a Rockstar athlete since my early amateur career, the transition has been seamless. I am excited to have new teammates that I can learn from and build fresh relationships with as we gear up for Supercross. The crew we have is incredible, and the bike is feeling great. I'm ready to get out on the track and show everyone what this team can do together. Let’s do this!" Sean Murphy brings nearly a decade of expertise to his new role as team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team. Murphy has been an integral figure in the motorsport community, serving as team coordinator for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team since its inception in 2015. Murphy’s leadership style, grounded in strategic oversight and a deep commitment to team success, was instrumental in his past role and is set to elevate the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing team as they prepare for 2025. Sean Murphy, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am extremely excited to accept the role of team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and be part of this new team partnership between two iconic brands. The Rockstar Energy brand means a lot to our racing family, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them onboard for the 2024 SMX Championship season. I got to see Casey’s talent and great potential firsthand last year, and I’m excited to see him thrive with riders like Justin and Ryder. We’re ready for 2025!" Jennifer Kalban, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Rockstar Energy: "Rockstar Energy is proud to expand our partnership with the KTM Group and continue growing the Rockstar Energy racing family. Working closely with Sean since the inception of the Husqvarna team has been incredibly rewarding and we’re excited to continue taking our collaboration to new heights. We are also proud to continue supporting Casey as he joins the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and look forward to his continued success." As we gear up for the upcoming season, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team is ready to take on new challenges and build on our success. Stay tuned for more updates as we GET ON THE GAS while preparing to line up at A1! About Rockstar Energy: Founded in 2001, Rockstar Energy Drink is committed to understanding the mind-body connection, providing functional energy to keep you moving confidently through every moment. It empowers a new generation to feel energized both mentally and physically, giving them the power to access and optimize every version of themselves. Acquired by PepsiCo in 2020, Rockstar Energy Drink offers over 40 products and is available in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.rockstarenergy.com and unlock your full potential, mind, and body.
ABOUT MARC-ANTOINE Marc-Antoine Rossi is a French motocross rider and the newest addition to the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team! In 2024, Rossi will make his official debut in the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship, where he will no doubt #GetOnTheGas!
ABOUT SIMON Simon Längenfelder is a German motocross rider, racing for the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing team in the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship. Born in 2004, Längenfelder first stepped on motocross bike at the age of five. Having raced through the junior ranks in his homeland, he then made the step into the European Championship, where in 2019 he finished 3rd in the EMX125 class. After making the move up to the MX2 world championship class, Längenfelder has now two bronze medals under his belt and in 2024 will be aiming to make it gold!
ABOUT JUSTIN Justin Barcia, better known as BAMBAM is an American Supercross and Motocross rider competing in the 450SX/MX category. Multiple-time race winner and podium finisher, Barcia has plenty of experience to lead this TLD/ Red Bull / GASGAS Factory Racing team to success!
ABOUT RYDER Ryder Di Francesco is an American Supercross/Motocross rider and the newest addition to the TLD / Red Bull / GASGAS Factory Racing squad for 2024! Di Francesco already has a strong resume, of 4 career 250 SX Futures wins and 7 podiums – and I will be looking to make his mark in the pro ranks this upcoming season.
ABOUT ANDREA Andrea Verona is one of the most consistent riders in Enduro motorcycle racing, having won multiple world titles in a short time frame. The Italian rider won the FIM Enduro1 World Championship in 2020, 2021 and 2022 before moving up to the Enduro2 class in 2023 when he finished 2nd overall by just 13 points in his first season aboard the GASGAS EC 350 F where he picked up five Enduro2 victories along the way, as well as an overall win in the E2 class at the 2023 International Six Days Enduro in Argentina (ISDE). Outside of EnduroGP, Andrea also enjoys taking part in other events such as VR46’s flat track races, as well as Hard Enduro where he won the 2023 Erzbergrodeo Prologue in the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.
ABOUT JAIME Jaime Busto is a 26-year-old, born in Vizcaya (Spain). Over the past seven seasons in the TrialGP World Championship, Jaime has finished inside the top three no less than five times, as well as claiming five overall top-three championship results in the intense X-Trial indoor series. Completing the 2023 TrialGP and X-Trial season as runner-up, the wild Spaniard is looking to go one better in 2024!
ABOUT SONDRE Sondre Haga is a 24-year-old Norwegian who became the FIM Trial2 World Champion in 2022. Also, a 6 time Norwegian Trial Champion, Sondre became Norway’s first ever X-Trial performer when he was nominated for a wild card appearance at the Bilbao round back in 2019.
ABOUT JACK Jack Dance is an 18-year-old British trials rider who became the FIM Trial 125 World Champion in 2021. Since then, Jack has entered the TrialGP World Championship in the Trial2 class where he took 2 victories during the 2023 series.
