THE 2026 SEASON RE-IGNITES WITH THE MXGP OF FRANCE THIS WEEKEND!

The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship returns this weekend with the MXGP of France, hosted at the Circuit Georges Filhol in Lacapelle-Marival. This venue, located in the south-west of France near Toulouse, previously staged the MXGP of France in 2021 during a COVID-affected season. The event promises intense competition, with top riders such as Romain Febvre, Jeffrey Herlings, and Tom Vialle expected to battle for victory, all representing strong French and international contingents. The MXGP class sees a tight championship race, with Lucas Coenen leading by a narrow margin over Herlings, while Vialle remains a serious contender. The MX2 category is equally competitive, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Simon Längenfelder and Sacha Coenen separated by just three points. French fans will be particularly eager to see home riders like Mathis Valin and Maxime Renaux perform well on familiar terrain. The circuit has a rich history, having hosted MX3 and Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX) rounds in the past, and the WMX season also kicks off here this weekend. Notably, Kiara Fontanesi, a veteran and multiple-time winner on French soil, continues to pursue her ambition of becoming the first mother to claim the Motocross World Championship. The WMX class is highly competitive this year, with 45 entries for the opening round. Double World Champion Lotte van Drunen will wear the number one plate for the first time, while strong performances are expected from riders such as Daniela Guillen and April Franzoni. The EMX125 European Championship also reaches its midpoint at Lacapelle-Marival, with Austrian riders Moritz Ernecker and Ricardo Bauer dominating the standings. French riders like Sleny Goyer and Liam Bruneau are poised to challenge for top honours in front of their home crowd. The MXGP World Championship is shaping up as a compelling “Battle of the Ages,” pitting emerging young talents against established champions. Lucas Coenen, fluent in French and with a strong record on French tracks, currently leads the series, but Jeffrey Herlings remains a formidable challenger with multiple victories in France. Tom Vialle and Tim Gajser have also made significant impacts this season, indicating that the championship fight is far from settled. With three consecutive weekends of MXGP action starting in France, the passionate local fans will be treated to thrilling motocross racing as the season intensifies.