MXGP live timing – French GP

The 2026 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship returns this weekend after a four-week hiatus, with the French Grand Prix taking place at the Circuit Georges Filhol in LaCapelle-Marival. This marks the first time in nearly five years that the series has visited this scenic, grassy track, which previously hosted a memorable event in 2021. The MXGP of France promises an intense weekend of racing, with riders and fans alike eager to witness the action unfold in the south-west of France. The MXGP class is tightly contested, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen holding a slender four-point lead over Honda HRC Petronas teammates Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle. Both Herlings and Vialle have previously triumphed at this circuit, adding to the anticipation. Vialle, in particular, will benefit from strong local support, alongside Kawasaki’s reigning World Champion Romain Febvre and Monster Energy Yamaha’s Maxime Renaux, who impressed with a podium finish at the Swiss GP. In the MX2 category, the championship battle is equally close. Reigning MX2 World Champion Simon Längenfelder now faces a serious challenge from fellow Red Bull KTM rider Sacha Coenen, who narrowed the points gap to just three after his recent victory in Trentino. Local fans will be keen to cheer on Mathis Valin of Kawasaki Racing Team MX2, who secured a podium finish behind Coenen and Guillem Farres of Triumph Racing Factory Team. Farres is currently third in the standings and is desperate to claim his maiden GP win. The weekend’s schedule is packed with action across multiple classes, beginning early on Saturday with free practice sessions and culminating in qualifying races later in the afternoon. Sunday will see race action intensify with two races each for WMX, EMX125, MX2, and MXGP classes, ensuring a full programme of competitive motocross throughout the day. This event is set to provide crucial points and momentum as the championship heads into its next phase.