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Pauls Jonass’ MX2 World Championship is a dream come true for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider, who wrapped up the prized number one plate last Sunday in France’s final instalment of the prestigious series.

Jonass, the first Latvian rider to earn a world MX2 title, lodged 5-4 results for fifth overall at the Villars sous Ecot circuit to be crowned champion following the first outing of the day.

“It has been my dream since I started riding to be world champion and I accomplished that in the first moto,” Jonass reflected. “I made it tough for myself by crashing in the second corner then got up, cleaned everything and crashed in the next corner.

“I started from dead last but could finish fifth for the championship. My motivation was a bit down for the second moto but I was feeling good by the end and started to go.

“15 podiums from 19 is a pretty good season and I’m looking forward for some holidays. I’m also happy to finish the year without injury so we can go straight into preparing for 2018 after some time off.”

The 20-year-old is slated to remain with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing outfit in 2018, where he’ll defend his title in the highly-competitive quarter-litre division.