Enzo Lopes and Jeremy Van Horebeek talk Brazilian Championship at Ponta Grossa

Honda Racing secured a dominant performance at the second round of the 2026 Brazilian Motocross Championship in Ponta Grossa, with Enzo Lopes taking the overall win in the MX1 class. Despite challenging conditions marked by heavy mud and deep ruts caused by rain, Lopes demonstrated strong consistency by finishing second in both races, extending his lead in the championship standings. The rider from Rio Grande do Sul overcame a crash in the second moto to collect crucial points, underscoring his resilience and adaptability on a demanding circuit. Jeremy Van Horebeek, also riding the Honda CRF450R, experienced a mixed weekend. He claimed victory in the first race, leading from the start, but was forced to retire in the second after a rear tyre came off the rim. Despite this setback, Van Horebeek remains fourth in the championship, highlighting his competitive form even while managing knee and neck injuries sustained earlier in the season. His pragmatic acceptance of mechanical issues reflects the unpredictable nature of motocross racing. In the MX2 category, Pietro Piroli continued to show determination aboard the CRF250R, securing a second-place finish overall and maintaining second in the championship. Piroli faced his own challenges on the technical, rain-affected track, including a crash at the start of the second race. However, his composure and quick recovery, including a pit stop to change goggles and gloves, allowed him to maximise his points haul. His performance underscores the depth of talent within the Honda Racing team across multiple classes. The event also saw strong performances from Honda’s satellite team, JP Pro Honda Baterias Pioneiro, with Cesar Aponte remaining unbeaten in the MX2Jr category and Luanna Neves continuing her dominance in the Women’s MXF class. Meanwhile, Chilean rider Benjamin Garib showed promise with a podium in the first MX2 race but was unable to finish the second. The championship now moves to its third round in Castro, Paraná, where riders will face new challenges as the season progresses.