Born in Epinal, France, Febvre competed in motocross and supermoto as a youth, winning the 2007 French 125cc Supermoto national championship.[6] In 2011, he won the 2011 European Motocross Championship.[6] He then progressed to the MX2 class of the world championship with his best result being a third-place finish in the 2014 MX2 championship while riding for the Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team.[2]
2015
In his debut MXGP season, Romain Febvre delivered a sensational performance, clinching the world title with two rounds to spare. Riding for Yamaha Factory Racing Yamalube.,[6] he secured 15 moto wins and 8 overall GP victories including the MXGP of France, demonstrating remarkable consistency and skill throughout the season. His triumph marked him as the first rookie to win the premier class championship since 2007.[7]
2016
Defending his title proved challenging as Febvre faced stiff competition and some setbacks. Despite these hurdles, he managed to finish 4th in the championship standings, showcasing resilience and determination. Additionally, he contributed to Team France's victory at the Motocross of Nations, reinforcing his status as a top-tier rider.
2017
Febvre in 2017
Febvre maintained a solid presence in the MXGP series, finishing 6th overall. His consistent performances were highlighted by his contribution to France's win at the Motocross of Nations, underscoring his reliability in team events.
2018
Continuing with Yamaha, Febvre secured another 6th place finish in the championship. While not reaching the podium as frequently, he remained a competitive force within the series.
2019
The season was marred by injuries, including a broken ankle at the season opener in Argentina, causing him to miss several rounds. Despite these challenges, Febvre achieved a notable overall win at the Czech Republic GP. Post-season, he parted ways with Yamaha after five years, marking the end of an era.
2020
Joining the Kawasaki Racing Team, Febvre adapted quickly, securing his first GP win with the team at the MXGP of Città di Mantova. His performance throughout the season earned him a commendable 4th place in the championship standings.
2021
Febvre had a standout season, engaging in a fierce title battle that went down to the final round in Mantova. He narrowly missed clinching the championship, finishing as runner-up, but his efforts solidified his reputation as a top contender in the series.
2022
Injuries significantly impacted Febvre's season, limiting his participation and performance. Consequently, he concluded the year 14th in the overall standings, a setback in an otherwise illustrious career.
2023
Bouncing back impressively, Febvre secured six GP victories and stood on the podium in 13 rounds. His consistent high-level performance earned him the silver medal in the championship. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in Team France's triumph at the Motocross of Nations.
2024
Febvre started the season strongly, achieving six podiums in the first seven rounds. However, a thumb injury during the French GP forced him to miss several rounds, affecting his championship bid. Despite this, he managed to finish 5th overall and contributed to Team France's 4th place at the Motocross of Nations.
2025
In 2025, Febvre made history by becoming Kawasaki’s first rider to win the premier class MXGP World Championship & their first title since Christophe Pourcel winning MX2 in 2006. Notably this title is his second ever in MXGP, coming ten years after his first, and marks the first MXGP world title for Kawasaki in the modern four-stroke era. He opened the season with a moto win and a podium in Argentina. After Championship leader Tim Gajser crashed out at round 6 in Switzerland, Febvre would take the points lead the following Grand Prix and a 43-point lead over his nearest rival, MXGP class rookie Lucas Coenen. For the next 8 rounds, Febvre and Coenen engaged in a tight points battle with Coenen gaining small advantages across these races. Going into round 16 in Sweden, Coenen closed the gap to a mere 9-points. This round marked a significant momentum shift in the championship as Febvre gained all 60 points with 1–1-1 scores & rebuilt his championship lead to 41 points. By the final round in Darwin, Australia, Febvre carried a 47-point lead over his closest rival, meaning when adverse weather led to the cancellation of the second moto, his position was secure enough to clinch the title with the first moto.
1From 1957 to 2002 500cc is the premier class. 2003 top class named motocrossgp which combine the top driver from 500cc and 250cc last year.2004~2013 MX1 and 2014 to today MXGP is the premier class,both use the 450cc 4 stroke bike.
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