Team Italy MXoN 2022 riders revealed for RedBud
By Andrew Hill on 11th Aug 22
MXGP MXoN Tony Cairoli RedBud Mattia Guadagnini Andrea Adamo
Federazione Motociclistica Italiana has named the 2022 Team Italy MXoN RedBud squad with the defending Motocross of Nations roster wearing the coveted 1,2 and 3 numbers.
The line-up called by the FMI Technical Commissioner Thomas Traversini for the next edition of the Chamberlain Trophy is arguably stronger than last year. The team captain has been confirmed as nine-time world champion Tony Cairoli, who will wear the #1 blue jersey for the first time in his 14th Motocross of Nations.
Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing's Mattia Guadagnini is also called up again but will take on the Open class at RedBud and wear the #2 Jersey.
The new element for Team Italy is SM Action Racing Team Yuasa Battery's Andrea Adamo. Already on the podium this year, the GASGAS rider is constantly among the best in the world championship and set to be a factory KTM rider in 2023, he's a force in that class.
Alberto Forato has been designated as a reserve. He's a strong backup option for the Italian Nations squad after showing that he has what it takes to compete on par with many of the top MXGP riders this season.
Giovanni Copioli, IMF President: "We will go to the United States with the enthusiasm and determination of the reigning Champions. Seeing our riders racing with numbers 1,2, and 3 will be a great thrill. Mantua's success remains unforgettable, and I think that even in 2022, we can aim for the top positions, despite the fact that repeating itself is always very difficult. I am happy to have Antonio Cairoli with us once again: by responding to the call-up, he has shown that he is particularly attached to the blue jersey. Mattia Guadagnini is very young but used to this type of pressure while Andrea Adamo has shown his talents during this season. I also thank Alberto Forato, who gave maximum availability. I hope to see good races with Italy as the protagonist."
Roberto Rustichelli, IMF Motocross Committee Coordinator: "I think the composition of the team best represents the movement of Italian Motocross: expert and fast riders together with prospective athletes already prepared for high-level competitions. In this case, a multiple champion like Antonio Cairoli is ready to make all his skills available to Guadagnini and Adamo. The IMF Motocross Committee always works with the aim of bringing new riders to the top international competitions, and seeing our talents in the most important races is certainly a source of pride."
Thomas Traversini, FMI Technical Commissioner: "We decided to focus on this training by looking at the results of our boys. In the races held so far, Antonio Cairoli has shown that he has the pace of the best, and in any case, a rider like him is a very precious resource; he would be for any national team. Guadagnini was able to face the problems of the beginning of the season by demonstrating his speed in MXGP, while Adamo is constantly among the best in MX2, and his left knee injury does not seem to be worrying for the Motocross of Nations, with the event still missing several weeks."
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