Gautier Paulin will lead the French MXoN team in 2013.

The French Motorcycling Federation has announced the team that will represent France at the 2013 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

This year’s Motocross of Nations will take place in Teutschenthal, Germany, during the 29 September weekend.

French officials have selected Gautier Paulin to compete in MX1, Jordi Tixier in MX2 and Christophe Charlier will represent his country in the Open class.

Surprisingly, top American-based contender and multiple-time world champion Marvin Musquin won’t form part of the team in 2013.

Musquin currently sits third in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship following eight of 12 rounds to date this season.