LOMMEL SIGNS FOR FIVE MORE YEARS AS THE HOME OF THE MXGP OF FLANDERS

ERNÉE (France), 4 October 2026 - Infront Moto Racing is thrilled to announce a five-year renewal of the MXGP of Flanders in Lommel, securing one of the most iconic venues in the sport on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar through to the end of the 2031 season. The agreement was announced in Ernée in the presence of the event organisers, Johan Boonen, Ann Plas and Jo De Munck.

The MXGP of Flanders needs no introduction. Lommel has hosted the World Championship since 1990 and is known across the world as the temple of motocross. Year after year, its treacherous, ever-changing sand produces spectacular racing, testing the fitness, technique and mental strength of every rider on the gate, while the outstanding organisation is cherished by fans, riders and the paddock alike.

THE HEART OF THE PADDOCK

Signing for another five years is very exciting for motocross and for MXGP. Lommel is not only a Grand Prix venue, it is where the championship lives for much of the year, with a large number of teams and riders based in and around the town and training on its sand. For many in the paddock, the MXGP of Flanders is the closest thing to a home race.

The importance of Belgium to motocross is highlighted by the stunning Grand Prix in Lommel, which has also hosted the Motocross of Nations and continues to attract huge crowds every summer.

David Luongo, CEO & President of Infront Moto Racing: "Lommel is one of the most important races we have. For me it is like the Monaco Grand Prix for Formula 1, a very specific event where the whole industry gathers around the track, and the one every rider wants to put his name on. The relationship with Johan and his team is always fantastic, and every year they raise the bar in quality and presentation. This year they broke the spectator record and gave the fans more space to see the whole track. Every two or three years they renew the layout and create new areas. It is a real gathering for our whole community, so for us as promoter it is always a great pleasure to renew it."

Antonio Alia Portela, FIM / CMS Director: "Having Lommel on the calendar for the next five years is a way to consolidate the series. Everybody knows how iconic and demanding the track is, and you never know what the layout will be until you get there, because every year Johan and his team find a new way to make it even more demanding. We expect the unexpected, and they always surprise us. The facilities, the preparation and the people we work with there are fantastic. I wish them all the best for the next five years, and I am sure we will witness the evolution of this place again and again."

Johan Boonen, Ann Plas and Jo de Munck, Organisers of the MXGP of Flanders: “‘We are delighted to sign this new long-term agreement with Infront, extending our partnership for a longer period than ever before since we started organizing the Grand Prix of Flanders in Lommel back in 2008.

This longer-term commitment gives us the perspective and stability to further invest in both our organisation and the venue’s infrastructure, in close cooperation with the Stedelijk Motorcrosscentrum, which is responsible for the daily operation of the track.

Mobility to and around the event will remain an important point of attention in the coming years. We are confident that, together with the City of Lommel, we can continue to work towards sustainable solutions.

Our ambition for the coming years is to keep improving the visitor experience and to further develop Lommel as the place to be when it comes to motocross.

We want to build on that legacy and make the Grand Prix and it’s venue even more iconic than they already are, living up to it’s nickname “Lommelwood”.

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