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MX Vice
2026-04-18 12:48:27
Ruben Fernandez fastest in MXGP time practice
Summary By: eMotoX
Ruben Fernandez emerged as the quickest rider in the MXGP time practice session, narrowly edging out Jeffrey Herlings by just 0.014 seconds. Fernandez’s impressive pace set the tone for the session, showcasing his readiness ahead of the main races. Tom Vialle completed the top three, further highlighting the competitive nature of the field.
Notably, championship leader Lucas Coenen was unable to match the frontrunners, finishing in ninth place. Other prominent riders had mixed results, with Kay de Wolf ending in eleventh, Calvin Vlaanderen in sixteenth, and Roan van de Moosdijk in eighteenth. Rick Elzinga struggled further down the order, placing thirtieth, while Jago Geerts and Brent Van Doninck finished nineteenth and twentieth respectively.
The tight margins at the top underscore the intensity of the MXGP competition, where fractions of a second can define starting positions and influence race strategies. Fernandez’s performance sends a clear message to his rivals as the championship progresses, while Coenen and others will be looking to improve their times in upcoming sessions. The results set the stage for an exciting contest in the forthcoming races.
