DIRT NEWS
PRADO UNTOUCHABLE IN SPAIN
Jorge Prado nailed a perfect weekend at the 2024 MXGP of Spain taking a record breaking 1-1-1-1 in practice , qualifying and both motos on the technical hard pack of intu Xanadú-Arroyomolinos . While it ’ s one thing turning up at your home Grand Prix as the defending champion , it is something entirely different dominating the entire weekend from start to finish . Jorge Prado did both , dominated his home race in Spain , finishing top in every outing on track . Jumping off his bike the end of a 30 minute moto against the world ’ s elite , Jorge Prado had barely broken a sweat while putting in a true champion ’ s performance to record his 40th career win , and 81st podium .
The Spanish rider led every session of the weekend , from gate to flag , continuing his masterclass of MXGP , following his win in Patagonia-Argentina two weeks ago . From timed practice , through qualifying , holeshots , and both motos ; Prado thrilled the home crowds all weekend . Following MXGP ’ s 2024 flag drop on European soil , the championship now rolls out of Spain to the sands of Sardinia at Riola Sardo , on April 7 . Prado exclaimed , “ It was an amazing weekend . Winning an MXGP at any race is hard and special , but doing it at home is even more amazing . It ’ s not an easy weekend because you have so many commitments besides riding
92 KIWI RIDER