The Italian International pre-season championship has just drawn to an official close, with the JK Racing team marking an important stage in its preparations for the 2025 season. The two-stage competition presented vastly different weather conditions, challenging the riders and providing valuable insights as they fine-tuned their performance.
The first round, which was fought on the track in Mantua, took place under challenging conditions posed by the heavy rain that battered the circuit over the race weekend. The mud and difficult conditions on the track made the competition an extremely challenging one.
Giorgio Orlando, competing in the 250 category, achieved a promising sixth place in his qualification group, revealing a good racing pace. However, misfortune struck in race 1, when he was forced to withdraw due to a mechanical problem with the motorcycle during a spectacular comeback. This misadventure prevented him from taking part in race 2, leaving his chances of a good final position unfulfilled.
The second leg of the championship took place in Montevarchi, under considerably better conditions. The sun ensured the track was dry and smooth, allowing the riders to really show off their potential.
Giorgio Orlando managed to complete both races, finishing in 14th place in the first and 19th place in the second. While there is room for improvement in this result, it allowed the young rider to gain experience and clock up precious kilometres with a view to the challenges of the season ahead.
Taking part only in the second stage, Jamie Keith competed in the 125 category, tackling the races with great determination despite physical difficulties. Having suffered an accident the previous week in Hawkstone Park, the rider gritted his teeth and finished race 1 in 8th position and race 2 in 6th, showing immense grit and resilience.
Despite a few technical issues and the unexpected weather conditions, the Italian International championship proved to be an excellent trial run for the JK Racing team. The team were able to put their level of preparedness to the test and gain vital insights to allow them to tackle the season at their best.
With this experience behind them, the team is now concentrating on the official start of the championships, knowing that they can count on competitive riders who are driven to achieve great results.
