December 3rd, 2024.



Team Europe has won the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games title following an action-packed weekend of racing at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain.

Bringing together the FIM’s six Continental Unions (CONUs) for the first time, the City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games was contested across Supersport (SSP) and Supersport 300 (SSP300) classes. Dunlop, as the Official Tyre Partner of the games, equipped all 48 riders with a selection of its race-proven KR racing series tyres, with riders racing Yamaha R7 and R3 bikes in the two respective classes.

The competition featured four different race winners across each of the four races, with an incredibly competitive field. Dunlop’s extensive racing expertise ensured that each team received race-proven products and comprehensive support throughout the event.

48 riders, four races, one crown
Each of the six Continental Unions participating in the games fielded two teams—one for each class—comprising four riders who competed in two races per class.

Reflecting a commitment to diversity, the competition welcomed riders of all skill levels, adhering to regulations requiring each team to feature a world championship-experienced team captain, two riders from national series, and at least one female competitor.

Following Saturday's four qualifying sessions, FIM Europe and FIM Oceania were closely matched in SSP300, with each CONU having three riders in the top nine, filling the first three rows of the grid. Spanish 16-year-old Gonzalo Sanchez claimed pole position, followed by Australian teenagers Archie McDonald and Cameron Swain.

Aldi Mahendra, the reigning FIM Supersport 300 World Champion, and Argentinian racer Nahuel Santamaria went on to split the SSP300 wins, while Humberto Maier Neto and Elia Bartolini won the SSP races. 21-year-old Bartolini’s win in the rain- affected Supersport race two eventually helped Team Europe edge out Team Asia by just 13 points to claim the inaugural title.

Competing at the highest level in international motorsport provides Dunlop with valuable track time to conduct active research and development, testing the next generation of tyres in an exceptionally challenging environment. This supports the development of the next generation of its hypersport ranges, also providing exclusive tire supply to EWC’s Superstock class and all classes of the Campionato Italiano Velocità.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: “The FIM Intercontinental Games has proven to be a fantastic platform to showcase emerging motorsport talent. We are proud to have played a part in bringing together such a diverse and talented group of riders from around the world. Events like these provide Dunlop with invaluable opportunities to test and develop the next generation of our track and hypersport tyres, ensuring that we can continue to deliver race-proven products to our partners and customers for future. Congratulations to Team Europe for their hard-fought victory.”