The lineup of the German national team for the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2025 has been named. For the most prestigious MX race of the year on the 4th. and 5. To be held at the legendary Ironman Raceway in Indiana, USA in October, team managers Marcel Dornhöfer and Karsten Schneider have added six drivers to the extended roster.
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Ken Roczen – The icon of German motocross is back in the squad: in 2023 Roczen dominated the MXGP individual standings of the MXoN, together with Max Nagl and Marcus Schiffer he won the legendary Chamberlain Trophy in 2012. Whether he plays for Germany again in 2025 depends on his recovery after an injury as well as team and sponsor release. It’s clear: When Roczen drives, it will be spectacular.
Simon Längenfelder – The 20-year-old KTM factory pilot is currently having a world-class season in the MX2 World Championship – he is currently leading the World Cup with speed, technique and consistency. Simon was a crucial factor for the team in every participation. In 2025 he wants to provide Furore again in the USA – and prove his class against the best in the world.
Max Nagl – The Routineer in the Squad. With his experience, leadership and incredible speed, Nagl is also a serious candidate for the line-up in 2025. Currently dominating the ADAC MX Masters like in the best of times. The 37-year-old knows what it takes to deliver at MXoN – athletic and mental.
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Tom Koch – The Beta Factory Driver is a firm part of the international MX scene. In 2025 he will again bring his international know-how and his consistency – and wants to show that he is not only ready for the very big tasks but also grown to them.
Noah Ludwig – young, explosive, and technically strong. Ludwig has set an exclamation mark in 2025 with his overall victory at the ADAC MX Masters in Mölln and several impressive MXGP appearances. His good start and flexibility – also as a potential MX2 driver – make him particularly valuable to the team.
Maximilian Spies – “Spicy” will bring power, presence and hunger for more in 2025. In the top 3 of the ADAC MX Masters on the road and with top results in selected MXGP races as a grader, he proves: he is ready for the big stage. Spies is motivated to become not only a replacement, but a crucial part of the Ironman mission.
The final roster of the three-team – consisting of the categories MX1, MX2 and Open – will take place in the coming weeks. Not only athletic performance and current results count, but also logistical feasibility, manufacturer support and international race commitments.
“We are looking forward to the great performance density and the mix of experience, speed and young power in the 2025 squad,” says Dornhöfer and Schneider. “Our goal is to send a close, strong team to the United States — both athletic and organizational.”
Benjamin Weih, experienced producer and specialist for brand communication in the motorsport environment, complements the organizational team of Team Germany in the field of sponsorship and marketing. Through his many years of work at the intersection of sports, media and strategic brand leadership, he was purposefully called into the team to further professionalize external representation and partner activation. Already at the beginning of the season, two new sponsors were gained under his responsibility with HGT-Greifer and The Coffee Bay. They are expanding the existing partner network to include Ortema, LS2 helmets, tool grinding tailor and MDS designs.
