RIDERS SET THE TONE AS SIGNING SESSION ELECTRIFIES THE MXGP OF FRANCE OPENER AT LACAPELLE-MARIVAL

LACAPELLE-MARIVAL (France) 22nd May 2026 — The MXGP of France took off in great fashion on Friday afternoon as many great riders of the FIM Motocross World Championship gathered at the Lacapelle-Marival circuit for a fan signing session following the Blåkläder Start Practice sessions, giving the passionate French crowd a first up-close look at their heroes ahead of what promises to be a spectacular weekend of racing.

With the summer sun blazing down on the Lot region, the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Fans of all ages queued in numbers, posters and programmes in hand, for the chance to meet the stars of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, and the riders did not disappoint.

Leading the charge on home soil was reigning MXGP World Champion Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre. Alongside him were fellow French fan favourites Honda HRC Petronas’ Tom Vialle, making his highly anticipated debut season in the MXGP class, Maxime Renaux from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP, Team Honda Motoblouz SR Motul’s Thibault Benistant also enjoying his first campaign in the premier class, and MX2 rising star Maxime Grau from Maddii Racing Honda ABF Italia, who has been showing great riding this season.

Adding an international flavour to the occasion were Belgian powerhouses Lucas and Sacha Coenen from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing the two brothers fighting for their first title in each class this year, along with the legendary Honda HRC Petronas’ Jeffrey Herlings.

The session buzzed with energy as signed posters, photos and moments of genuine connection between riders and fans were shared across the paddock area. For many supporters, young and older, it was a memory to treasure long after the gate drops.

With temperatures soaring and the mercury climbing across the Lot, the scorching heat seemed only to add to the sense of occasion, setting the scene for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable Grand Prix weekend.

Stay tuned for all the action, LIVE on MXGP-TV.com.

All the photos from the MXGP of France will be available HERE.

You can find the complete results HERE and on Sportity App (Password: MXGP2026)

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY

08:15 WMX Free Practice, 08:50 EMX125 Group 1 Free Practice, 09:20 EMX125 Group 2 Free Practice, 09:50 WMX Qualifying Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 12:20 EMX125 Group 1 Qualifying Practice, 13:00 EMX125 Group 2 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:00 WMX Race 1, 15:45 EMX125 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY

09:45 WMX Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX125 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

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