Ricardo Bauer inspires in Latvia: first top 10 result!
Ricardo Bauer achieves his first top 10 result at the EMX125 meeting in Latvia. Weather and track conditions shape the races.

Ricardo Bauer inspires in Latvia: first top 10 result!
Ricardo Bauer, a talented young rider from Burgenland, achieved his first top 10 result at the 9th meeting of the FIM EMX125 European Championship in Kegums, Latvia. In the demanding conditions of the sandy track, the driver was able to impress on his KTM 125 SX both in qualifying and in the race. Loud Crossnews He secured 9th place in the qualification, which gave him a good starting position for the races.
However, the first run was difficult for Bauer. Despite starting in the top 10, he crashed due to a spot on the track that was too low and fell far behind the points. After the crash, however, he fought his way back into the race and finished the first race in 16th place, which at least earned him points.
Surprises in the second run
The second race took place under difficult weather conditions as rain turned the route into a mud battle. Bauer got off to a mediocre start and initially finished in 13th place. However, over the course of the race he was able to overtake several competitors and ultimately reached 9th place before losing a place due to a slip on the 6th lap. So he finished the race in 9th place.
In the daily ranking, Ricardo Bauer came in 10th, which was his first top 10 result this season. The entire team was pleased with the performance, which gave them a positive turn in the competition. With this result, Bauer collected important points and thus significantly improved in the overall ranking of the EMX125.
Prospects for the next event
The next challenge for the young driver is already just around the corner. In addition to the positive moments from Latvia, the focus now turns to the upcoming ADAC MX Masters in Dreetz, where Bauer plans to defend his lead in the MX Junior Cup 125. The team and driver are motivated to continue to be successful despite the unpredictable conditions.