        2021 appears to be a truly revolutionary year in the MXGP paddock. After a surprise announcement from Triumph, the British brand keen to start producing MX bikes and field a factory team in MXGP, it&rsquo;s now the turn of Kawasaki, its announcement set to create a clear domino effect. Kawasaki has confirmed the end of its collaboration with the French team, based in Holland, that currently fields Romain Febvre and Ivo Monticelli in the reigning class, the collaboration having lasted for thirteen years. In the press release, Steve Guttridge, Race Planning Manager at Kawasaki Motors Europe (KME), thanks the team for its hard work during more than a decade of competition as the factory Kawasaki team in MXGP, also speaking on behalf of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The words of Steve Guttridge - KME  &ldquo;I would like to put on record our thanks to Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni, the owner and driving force behind the MX ESCA team. His hard work and commitment over such an extended period have been considerable and both KME and KHI appreciate his highly professional approach and obvious passion for MXGP. KME and KHI would additionally also like to offer our gratitude and thanks to all team staff both past and present plus all those riders that have offered so much commitment and contributed so much to this project. For 2021 there is still a job to do, and Kawasaki maintains its commitment to KRT according to our mutually agreed and legally binding contract. Our clear focus remains winning and working alongside the team to achieve the best results possible across the 2021 season&rdquo;. And now?  Various scenarios now open up, the most likely of which would see Kimi Raikkonen&rsquo;s team Ice One return to its &lsquo;green&rsquo; roots, having begun its MX adventure with Kawasaki ten years ago. It looks almost certain that the team&rsquo;s Dutch base, which enjoyed a glorious past under the control of Jan De Groot, who died in 2007, is destined to disappear. Another question mark regards the Kawasaki riders for 2022, with Romain Febvre in pole position for a factory ride, while his future team-mate remains an unknown. Translated by Heather Watson Road Races: the Ulster GP aims to return for its centenary edition       

After thirteen years, the collaboration between the Japanese constructor and French team ESCA, which fields the factory bikes in MXGP, reaches the end of the line

MXGP: Kawasaki announces the end of its relationship with ESCA

The MX world championship calendar has undergone further updates. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, FIM and Infront have decided to delay the first round of the season to 13 June, the racing set to take place in Orlyonok, Russia. So the Dutch round of Oss, originally scheduled for 23 May, is now postponed until 18 July.  New entry   The English Matterley Basin track returns to the calender, on 27 June, and will be followed by the highly anticipated 4 July event in Maggiora, an MXGP classic. July will also see action in Kegums and Loket, as well as the aforementioned Oss.  August will be another intense month, with MXGP rounds in Belgium, Sweden and Finland, followed by the Turkish event on 5 September.  There is much anticipation for another new event, or rather the Sardinian GP, set to take place in Riola Sardo. The French track at which the 10 October event will be held is still to be confirmed, while on 31 October it&rsquo;s back to Italy, for the Trentino GP in Pietramurata.  The season will close on 5 December in Bali, Indonesia, but we should expect further changes if the Covid-19 pandemic fails to abate.  The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will take place as scheduled in Mantova on 26 September.  The updated calendar     Translated by Heather Watson  MX tragedy: Alberto &ldquo;Wey&rdquo; Zapata dies &nbsp;  &nbsp; 

Covid-19 has again shaken up the MX world championship calendar, which now features Riola Sardo and confirms the Nations Trophy in Mantova

MXGP, more schedule changes: Matterley Basin back on the calendar

        The MX calendar that was published in early December has been turned on its head. Two months later and the International Motorcycling Federation has had to intervene and modify dates, in light of travel restrictions put in place as a result of Covid-19. Together with the promoter Infront Moto Racing, the FIM has issued a new provisional calendar, which will see the FIM MX World Championship begin later than originally expected. &ldquo;The aim for the 2021 season is to finally welcome spectators back and to be able to do so safely and responsibly, with some modifications to be made in light of the current evolution of the pandemic&rdquo;, states the FIM. The new dates  The first round, the Dutch MXGP, is now scheduled to take place on 23 May at Oss, while the season was initially meant to begin on 3 April, with the Oman MXGP, now postponed until 2022. The Italian, Portuguese and German MXGPs are all postponed from April/May to October. Other changes include two new locations, which will host the two Indonesian rounds. The Asian MXGP will take place at picturesque Borobudur on 4 July, while the Indonesian MXGP will run in Bali on 11 July. In addition, the Chinese MXGP has been rescheduled, from 19 September to 7 November, to play out at a circuit still to be announced, and the Argentinian MXGP will take place on 21 November at a new track, this too still to be confirmed. The Italian GP is confirmed for 31 October, but the location has not yet been confirmed. While several MXGP rounds have been delayed, other events such as the FIM SNX, scheduled for 9-10 April in Rovaniemi, Finland, and the FIM Junior Motocross championship, taking place on 31 July-1 August in Megalopoli in Greece, are expected to go ahead as planned. No Nations GP at Imola  It&rsquo;s bad news for Italian fans, as the Nations GP, originally scheduled for 26 September at Imola, is now in doubt. While the date is confirmed, the location is not, but it definitely won&rsquo;t be Imola, as originally planned. The 2021 calendar Here is the new, though still provisional, 2021 MXGP calendar.  Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP, Marquez and Espargar&oacute; come face to face        

The coronavirus pandemic is set to delay the season start. The Oman GP on 3 April is cancelled and the season will start in Holland on 23 May. No Nations GP at Imola

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