Latvian motocross riders Jānis Mārtiņš Reišulis and Kārlis Alberts Reišulis continue to solidify their positions in the MX2 standings, with Jānis securing his second consecutive podium finish at the South African Grand Prix. Following an 11th-round performance in South Africa, Jānis currently ranks sixth in the MX2 standings with 400 points, while Kārlis holds eighth place with 307 points.
How the Reišulis brothers performed in South Africa
Jānis Mārtiņš Reišulis entered the South African round with momentum after his podium in Portugal. According to race results, Jānis qualified fourth on Saturday. During the main event, he maintained a tactical approach, finishing fourth in the opening race. In the second moto, a late-race battle with local rider Camden McLellan pushed Jānis to secure third place, ultimately placing him third in the overall round standings.
“When McLellan passed me near the finish, it lit a fire in me,” Jānis said in a post-race statement. He noted that while he felt cautious in the first race, his comfort on the bike allowed him to push for the podium in the second. The team confirmed that Jānis currently sits sixth in the championship, trailing fifth-place Liam Everts by 33 points.
Kārlis Alberts Reišulis maintained consistency throughout the weekend, finishing seventh in both motos to secure seventh overall for the round. Reflecting on his performance, Kārlis stated that while his starts were effective, he struggled with overall speed and overtaking maneuvers on the track. He currently holds eighth place in the overall MX2 world championship standings.
What is the current state of the MX2 championship standings?
The competition remains tight at the top of the MX2 leaderboard following the 11th round. Saša Kūnens leads the field with 518 points, followed by Giljems Faress with 504 points. The top five is rounded out by Simons Langenfelders (467), Kamdans Maklelans (455), and Liams Evertss (433).
The performance of the Reišulis brothers highlights the competitive depth of the Yamaha-mounted riders in the series. With three rounds successfully completed in the current block, the team is entering a brief hiatus before the 12th Grand Prix of the season, scheduled for July 18–19 in Great Britain.
MX2 Top 10 Standings (Post-Round 11)
- 1. Saša Kūnens (KTM) – 518 pts
- 2. Giljems Faress (Triumph) – 504 pts
- 3. Simons Langenfelders (KTM) – 467 pts
- 4. Kamdans Maklelans (Triumph) – 455 pts
- 5. Liams Evertss (Husqvarna) – 433 pts
- 6. Jānis Mārtiņš Reišulis (Yamaha) – 400 pts
- 7. Matiss Valēns (Kawasaki) – 352 pts
- 8. Kārlis Alberts Reišulis (Yamaha) – 307 pts
- 9. Valerio Lata (Honda) – 278 pts
- 10. Kajs Karsmakerss (Kawasaki) – 225 pts
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next round of the FIM Motocross World Championship?
The 12th round of the championship is scheduled to take place in Great Britain on July 18–19.
What is Jānis Mārtiņš Reišulis’ current rank?
After the South African Grand Prix, Jānis Mārtiņš Reišulis is in sixth place in the overall MX2 standings with 400 points.
How are the Reišulis brothers performing this season?
Both brothers are showing consistent results, with Jānis securing back-to-back podiums recently, while Kārlis maintains a top-10 position in the overall championship standings.
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