Jan Krug dominates DMX weekend in Grevenbroich

The third MX weekend of the German Motocross Championship offered everything fans love on the traditional sand track: exciting duels, title decisions, international guests – and a local hero who dominated the weekend. Jan Krug celebrated two class victories in the DMX Open and DMX 250, making a clear statement. But the other categories were also close and spectacular.

Krug in his own league

In the DMX Open, Krug managed the feat of leaving the competition, with their more powerful 250s, behind in both races on his 450cc machine. With patience and tactical flair, he took the lead in the final stages of each race and built a lead. He was also unbeatable in the DMX 250: Two dominant lights-to-flag victories on Saturday rounded out his perfect weekend.

Krug thus shifted the balance of power in the championship race and showed that he can play a decisive role in both classes.

DMX 125: Romberg and Lange in step

The duel between Oskar Romberg and Finn LangeBoth won one race each, and Romberg narrowly won the day's standings despite being tied on points. Tim Schröter and Max Meyer rounded out the top placings. In the championship, Romberg remains narrowly ahead, closely followed by Lange and Meyer.

DMX Women: Valk and Fontanesi head to head

The international women's field used Grevenbroich as preparation for the upcoming World Championship race. multiple world champion Kiara Fontanesi and Lynn Valk shared the race wins, and in the daily standings, Valk had the edge despite a tie. Behind them, Shana Van der Vlist secured third place.

In the national ranking, Larissa Papenmeier the measure of all things: With maximum points, she is clearly in the lead ahead of Alexandra Massury and Fiona Hoppe and can secure the title at the next race.

DMX 85: New faces, familiar winners

In the 85s Luca Nierychlo immediately attracted attention in his first DMX appearance and won the first race. In the second race, Neo Nindelt The tables turned. In the daily standings, Nierychlo secured victory, followed by Nindelt and the strong guest starter Jarno Jansen. In the championship, Nindelt is clearly heading for the title – he could clinch it all at the next event.

DMX 65: Praise and revenge inseparable

The duel Jesko Loberenz against Marlo Rach continues. As so often before, both shared the race wins, with Loberenz taking the stage win this time. Bruno Lenarz impressed with two third-place finishes. Loberenz and Rach are tied at the top of the standings, ensuring pure suspense until the finale.

DMX 50: Frentzen and Storz in step

Even the youngest ones caused drama. Leonhard Storz won the first race clearly, Elias Frentzen countered shortly before the end of the second run. Frentzen prevailed in the day's standings with a tie on points, and Oskar Gajewski completed the podium. Gajewski holds a narrow lead in the championship, but Storz and Melvin Gohlke remain within striking distance.

A weekend full of highlights

Grevenbroich offered motocross racing at the highest level. While local hero Jan Krug made headlines with his double performance, it was clear across all classes: The championships are highly exciting, and many title decisions could be made as early as the next DMX Weekend.