Romain Febvre

Romain Febvre (born 31 December 1991) is a French professional motocross racer. He has competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships since 2012. Febvre is notable for winning the 2015 & 2025 MXGP World Championships. He was a member of the winning French team at the Motocross des Nations in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2023.

Motocross career Born in Epinal, France, Febvre competed in motocross and supermoto as a youth, winning the 2007 French 125cc Supermoto national championship. In 2011, he won the 2011 European Motocross Championship.

2016 Defending his title proved challenging as Febvre faced stiff competition and some setbacks. Despite these hurdles, he managed to finish 4th in the championship standings, showcasing resilience and determination. Additionally, he contributed to Team France's victory at the Motocross of Nations, reinforcing his status as a top-tier rider.

2017

Febvre maintained a solid presence in the MXGP series, finishing 6th overall. His consistent performances were highlighted by his contribution to France's win at the Motocross of Nations, underscoring his reliability in team events.

2018 Continuing with Yamaha, Febvre secured another 6th place finish in the championship. While not reaching the podium as frequently, he remained a competitive force within the series.

2019 The season was marred by injuries, including a broken ankle at the season opener in Argentina, causing him to miss several rounds. Despite these challenges, Febvre achieved a notable overall win at the Czech Republic GP. Post-season, he parted ways with Yamaha after five years, marking the end of an era.

2020 Joining the Kawasaki Racing Team, Febvre adapted quickly, securing his first GP win with the team at the MXGP of Città di Mantova. His performance throughout the season earned him a commendable 4th place in the championship standings.

2021 Febvre had a standout season, engaging in a fierce title battle that went down to the final round in Mantova. He narrowly missed clinching the championship, finishing as runner-up, but his efforts solidified his reputation as a top contender in the series.

2022 Injuries significantly impacted Febvre's season, limiting his participation and performance. Consequently, he concluded the year 14th in the overall standings, a setback in an otherwise illustrious career.

2023 Bouncing back impressively, Febvre secured six GP victories and stood on the podium in 13 rounds. His consistent high-level performance earned him the silver medal in the championship. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in Team France's triumph at the Motocross of Nations.

2024 Febvre started the season strongly, achieving six podiums in the first seven rounds. However, a thumb injury during the French GP forced him to miss several rounds, affecting his championship bid. Despite this, he managed to finish 5th overall and contributed to Team France's 4th place at the Motocross of Nations.

2025 In 2025, Febvre made history by becoming Kawasaki’s first rider to win the premier class MXGP World Championship & their first title since Christophe Pourcel winning MX2 in 2006. Notably this title is his second ever in MXGP, coming ten years after his first, and marks the first MXGP world title for Kawasaki in the modern four-stroke era. He opened the season with a moto win and a podium in Argentina. After Championship leader Tim Gajser crashed out at round 6 in Switzerland, Febvre would take the points lead the following Grand Prix and a 43-point lead over his nearest rival, MXGP class rookie Lucas Coenen. For the next 8 rounds, Febvre and Coenen engaged in a tight points battle with Coenen gaining small advantages across these races. Going into round 16 in Sweden, Coenen closed the gap to a mere 9-points. This round marked a significant momentum shift in the championship as Febvre gained all 60 points with 1–1-1 scores & rebuilt his championship lead to 41 points. By the final round in Darwin, Australia, Febvre carried a 47-point lead over his closest rival, meaning when adverse weather led to the cancellation of the second moto, his position was secure enough to clinch the title with the first moto.

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