VAt the finale in South Africa, the difference between leader Jason Anderson (HEP Suzuki) and chasers Joey Savatgy and Christian Craig was just one point. However, Anderson confirmed his good form of recent months. Thanks to a perfect 1-1-1 score, Anderson won the GP and thus succeeds Eli Tomac as WSX world champion.
Although Savatgy, the fastest in the Superpole, who took the lead in race 1, he quickly had to admit his superiority in Jason Anderson. The man pushed through and lived with more than a second lead over Savatgy, while ColtNichols finished third at a considerable distance. Christian Craig had to settle for 5th place after Luke Clout.
In the second WSX moto, Anderson He immediately took the lead and would hold it until the finish. The American Suzuki rider won with a lead of over two seconds over his compatriot Savatgy (Honda) Stark factory rider Jorge Zaragoza secured a surprising P3 for Luke Clout. Zaragoza's teammate Friese wins finished 5th.
Quad Lock Honda duo Craig-Savatgy The field got going in the final. Savatgy took over from Craig, but the team strategy wasn't enough to surprise Anderson! Anderson stormed to the front on the fourth lap, but Savatgy wasn't going to give up easily.
This resulted in a thrilling finale with several front-running trades between Anderson and Savatgy. Ultimately, RM Army hero Anderson emerged victorious. El Hombre won by two and a half seconds over Savatgy. Craig had to watch from a distance as third. ColtNichols en Austin Politelli completed the top five.
Despite Ken Roczen's controversial decision to retire from the FIM World Supercross Championship after just three GPs—even as championship leader—HEP Suzki still emerged victorious with Jason Anderson! HEP also won the WSX title in 2023, but with Roczen this time.
For Anderson, the overall victory at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town marked his second GP victory of the season. He finished five points ahead of Savatgy in the final standings. Christian Craig follows in third place with twelve points.
WSX South Africa – Race 1
1. Jason Anderson (USA, SUZ), 8 rounds; 2. Joey Savatgy (USA, HON) +1.338; 3. Colt Nichols (USA, SUZ) +13.391; 4. Luke Clout (AUS, KAW) +16.533; 5. Christian Craig (USA, HON) +20.676; 6. Devin Simonson (USA, YAM) +23.597; 7. Ryan Breece (USA, HON) +27.409; 8. Henry Miller (USA, YAM) +28.207; 9. Jordi Tixier (FRA, YAM) +28.498; 10. Jorge Zaragoza (ESP, STA) +31.427; 11. Vince Friese (USA, STA) +36.638; 12. Cameron Durow (RSA, KTM) +1 round; 13. Austin Politelli (USA, HON) +7 round.
WSX South Africa – Race 2
1. Jason Anderson (USA, SUZ), 8 rounds; 2. Joey Savatgy (USA, HON) +2.388; 3. Jorge Zaragoza (ESP, STA) +4.477; 4. Luke Clout (AUS, KAW) +7.189; 5. Vince Friese (USA, STA) +7.978; 6. Henry Miller (USA, YAM) +8.469; 7. Colt Nichols (USA, SUZ) +9.602; 8. Devin Simonson (USA, YAM) +14.855; 9. Christian Craig (USA, HON) +14.878; 10. Austin Politelli (USA, HON) +17.916; 11. Ryan Breece (USA, HON) +18.417; 12. Cameron Durow (RSA, KTM) +57.161; 13. Jordi Tixier (FRA, YAM) +3 rounds.
WSX South Africa – Race 3
1. Jason Anderson (USA, SUZ), 12 rounds; 2. Joey Savatgy (USA, HON) +2.583; 3. Christian Craig (USA, HON) +17.839; 4. Colt Nichols (USA, SUZ) +19.634; 5. Austin Politelli (USA, HON) +26.663; 6. Devin Simonson (USA, YAM) +29.515; 7. Henry Miller (USA, YAM) +33.886; 8. Luke Clout (AUS, KAW) +38.521; 9. Vince Friese (USA, STA) +40.889; 10. Ryan Breece (USA, HON) +42.002; 11. Jordi Tixier (FRA, YAM) +44.417; 12. Jorge Zaragoza (ESP, STA) +56.774; 13. Cameron Durow (RSA, KTM) +1 round.
WSX South Africa – Bets
1. Jason Anderson (USA, SUZ) 45 ptn; 2. Joey Savatgy (USA, HON) 40; 3. Colt Nichols (USA, SUZ) 31; 4. Christian Craig (USA, HON) 29; 5. Luke Clout (AUS, KAW) 27; 6. Devin Simonson (USA, YAM) 24; 7. Henry Miller (USA, YAM) 23; 8. Austin Politelli (USA, HON) 18; 9. Jorge Zaragoza (ESP, STA) 18; 10. Ryan Breece (USA, HON) 15; 11. Vince Friese (USA, STA) 13; 12. Jordi Tixier (FRA, YAM) 12; 13. Cameron Durow (RSA, KTM) 8.
WSX – 2025 World Championship Final Standings (after South African GP)
1. Jason Anderson (USA, SUZ) 171 pts; 2. Joey Savatgy (USA, HON) 166; 3. Christian Craig (USA, HON) 154; 4. Ken Roczen (GER, SUZ) 122; 5. Henry Miller (USA, YAM) 88.
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