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The official announcement from the German Team:
The lineup for Team Germany at the 2024 MXoN in Matterley Basin has been revealed, with Roczen, Längenfelder, Nagl, Koch, Spies, and Jacobi as the chosen riders. The team management is confident about their prospects at the Nations’ Prize.
Frankfurt, Germany — The 77th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is set to take place on October 5th and 6th at Matterley Basin, Great Britain. Team Germany, under the leadership of Marcel Dornhöfer and Karsten Schneider, has announced a roster of six riders, with the final team composition to be finalized in the upcoming months.
The MXoN, a key event in the MX racing calendar each year, will be hosted at Matterley Basin, situated around 200 km west of Dover. The team managers appointed by the DMSB, Marcel Dornhöfer and Karsten Schneider, have meticulously chosen six riders to represent Germany at the prestigious MXoN event.
Ken Roczen, the reigning MXGP individual rider champion at MXoN, is eagerly anticipating his participation, pending his recovery from a leg injury and other obligations with his US racing team. Roczen has voiced his enthusiasm for the Nations’ Prize, emphasizing the significance of the event in his racing calendar.
Leading the MX2 category is Simon Längenfelder, showcasing his skills as a top contender in the Gasgas factory team. With a strong performance in the MX2 world championship, Längenfelder is aiming to make an impact at the MXoN in Matterley Basin.
Max Nagl, a seasoned 36-year-old rider, currently leads the ADAC MX Masters series, demonstrating his speed and competitiveness against international rivals. Nagl’s wealth of experience, both on the track and as the team captain of the German MXoN squad, adds value to his selection.
Maximilian Spies, a standout performer in the 2023 MXGP rookie season, is keen to showcase his talent at the MXoN after gaining valuable experience with the team last year. Positioned behind Nagl in the ADAC MX Masters, Spies is determined to establish himself as a consistent contender.
Tom Koch and Henry Jacobi bring a wealth of MXGP experience to the team, despite facing minor injuries. Both riders are on the path to recovery and are expected to return to form soon.
In the upcoming weeks, the team management will closely monitor the performance of the six nominated riders as the season progresses. The final team lineup for the MX1, MX2, and Open categories will be decided based on their participation and results.
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