Is BEN TOWNLEY still one of the BEST starters in the world? We headed to the start straight in Uddevalla to find out. In this episode of Inside MXGP, we witness an epic holeshot challenge featuring BEN TOWNLEY alongside MX legends like Joel Smets, Brian Jorgensen, and Red Bull Husqvarna Factory Racing’s team manager, Rasmus Jorgensen.

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The catch? Ben was on a bone-stock Yamaha YZ450F, while Rasmus was on a full-factory Husqvarna. It was a classic battle of skill versus machinery—and the result was pure entertainment. Banter to one side, for the first time ever, MAXIME RENAUX opened up about his gruelling battle with LONG COVID.

From someone who initially doubted the illness to experiencing it firsthand, his raw, honest account of the struggle was a real eye opener. And, of course, we couldn’t race in Sweden without highlighting the home hero, ISAK GIFTING.

The atmosphere in Uddevalla was electric, and Isak was the undeniable heartbeat of the weekend. As the local favorite, he carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders, and his presence was the primary catalyst behind a record-breaking turnout of Swedish fans