On a rough sand circuit and in exceedingly hot and humid conditions, the eleventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Ottobiano saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing's Romain Febvre post his best grand prix finish this season, fourth. Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP's Arnaud Tonus also withstood the sweltering heat as he battled back from two crashes for eighth overall.