MX2

MONTEVARCHI (Italy) 19th June 2026 – With the MXGP of Italy set to bring the FIM Motocross World Championship to the Miravalle circuit in Montevarchi this weekend, the buildup spilled into the heart of the town. On this Friday afternoon and just hours before the gates drop, the main square of Montevarchi became the stage for a talk show that brought the home riders directly to their supporters, drawing many fans and locals, including many young boys and girls.

The event opened with remarks from the Mayor of Montevarchi, Silvia Chiassai Martini, and the Coordinator of the FMI Motocross Committee, Roberto Rustichelli. The spotlight then turned to a quartet of Italian riders, with Andrea Adamo from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Fantic Factory Racing MXGP’s Alberto Forato, Honda HRC Petronas’ Valerio Lata, and Beddini Racing Ducati Factory MX2 Team’s Ferruccio Zanchi taking the stage together.

The four athletes shared the spotlight with content creator Carolina Tedeschi, who hosted the talk show and drew out the distinct personality of each rider. The result was a relaxed and entertaining session, packed with fun facts and strong engagement from a captivated crowd.

The focus then shifted to the next generation, with questions turned to Alessandro Lupino, Italian Motorcycle Federations’ Motocross Junior Manager, who arrived alongside a group of young Italian riders affiliated to the federation. Their presence underlined the event's connection to the up-and-coming talent set to follow in the footsteps of today's stars.

Organised by the Italian Motorcycle Federation alongside Infront Moto Racing and the Municipality of Montevarchi, the gathering closed with a dedicated fan session. The riders signed autographs and posed for photos with everyone present, sending supporters home with their first unforgettable memory of the 2026 MXGP of Italy.

Attention now turns to the Miravalle circuit, where the riders get down to business as the on-track action begins tomorrow.

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY:
08:40 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 13:00 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY:
10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

LINKS

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MXGP ITALY

There is no doubt, young Italian, Valerio Lata is making progress in the world motocross championships and despite some up and down results, he continues to give his Honda HRC PETRONAS team confidence that he will be making podium finishes more often in the future.

Before arriving in the MX2 class, Lata, having been recognized for his achievements, including being the 85cc World Champion in 2019 and the European 125cc Champion in 2021. It should maybe be added, in that EMX125 championship, Lata beat the current MXGP red plate holder, Lucas Coenen and twin brother Sasha, who is the current red plate holder in the MX2 class.

The HRC factory rider sits in ninth place in the MX2 championship points and at the last round in Latvia, Lata scored his best race result of the season, with a second place in the Saturday qualification race. Fired up to show his skills, Lata even led the qualifier, and he knows a race victory is just around the corner.

“My best race of the season and I feel like I am closer to where I want to be. All day I felt good on this track, and it is a nice feeling to be leading a race for such a long time. Now I want to finish the job of and take the win, but this is still a good step in the right direction and something I can build on for tomorrow and for the rest of the season.”

On the Sunday in Latvia, Lata didn’t have the same success, with a very poor first race, then a fifth place in the second race. The Italian racer is excited to head to the next round of the MX2 championship, with it being held in Montevarchi.

“Frustrating day because my riding was good, but the results don’t really show it. I was in the top five in the first race when I had a crash which meant I couldn’t finish the race and then in race two I had a good race, riding in third for most of the time, before finishing fifth. It was still a good weekend with a lot of positives, but I know there is more to come and that will be the goal at the next GP, which is a home GP for me in Italy.”

With the local crowd behind him, there is every chance for Lata to produce his best GP of the season, and his Latvian results will have given him a lot of confidence. Already with seven top five finishes over the GP weekends, Lata has shown time and time again that he belongs among the best MX2 riders in the World and obviously, the Italian fans will be doing their best to make his next GP a special one.

MONTEVARCHI (Italy) 18th June 2026 –The 2026 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championships return to Tuscany for the first event in two decades at the Crossdromo Miravalle at Montevarchi for the MXGP of Italy!

Lucas Coenen has built a big points lead for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, but his form in this country has not been the best of his career, while his chief chaser Jeffrey Herlings, second for Honda HRC Petronas, is determined to score his 20^th Grand Prix victory on Italian terrain!

In MX2, Sacha Coenen will be keen to continue his winning form from both the last GP and his debut in the USA, at the home round for his team, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Simon Längenfelder needs to catch up in the points in order to rebuild his title defence, but a whole horde of challengers could upset the balance!

Below you can find a list of all TV channels worldwide that will air LIVE and delayed action of the MXGP of Italy, as well as the 26-minute Behind The Gate magazine show featuring the best moments from the races, exclusive interviews and more.  The team of Paul Malin, Lisa Leyland, and Ben Rumbold will bring all the race action to you, with Saturday’s Time Practice sessions also being broadcast LIVE, and all of this footage, plus the action from the hectic EMX250 European Championship, will be available on MXGP-TV.com and via our TV magazine partners following the Grand Prix.

As always, MXGP fans can follow the races LIVE throughout the weekend. All you need to do is log onto www.MXGP-TV.com Saturday and Sunday, from wherever you are in the world.  The beautiful Tuscan scenery should create a fantastic backdrop to an all-action weekend of racing, so don’t miss out!

USA CANADA

CBS Sports Network

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 10:00 ET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – WMX Race 2 – 11:00 ET – LIVE

BRAZIL

Bandsports

Saturday 20 June 2026 – EMX 250 Race 1 – 15:40 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – EMX 250 Race 2 – 11:25 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

CENTRAL AMERICA

Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico

FOX ONE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

TUBI

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

Tubi México

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

LATIN AMERICA (Except Brazil)

Youtube “Somos FOX”

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Streaming

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Streaming

EUROPE

Eurosport 2

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 10:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 13:00 CET  – LIVE

MAX

Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden.

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 10:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 13:00 CET  – LIVE

BELGIUM 

PLAY SPORTS 3

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

ESTONIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

Go3

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

FINLAND

MTV MAX 

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 18:00 Finnish timing  – LIVE

FRANCE

LA CHAINE L’EQUIPE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

Eurosport 2

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 10:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 13:00 CET  – LIVE

AUTO MOTO TV

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

GREAT BRITAIN

TNT Sports 5

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 12:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 13:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 15:00 GMT – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 16:00 GMT  – LIVE

ITALY

RAI Sport

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Tuesday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 13:30 CET – Delayed

Tuesday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 14:30 CET – Delayed

Rai Sport Play

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

LATVIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

Go3

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

LITHUANIA

Go3 Sport Open

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

Go3

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

NETHERLAND

NOS

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

SLOVENIA

Sport TV1

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

SPAIN

TVG2

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

Agalega.gal

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE Stream

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE Stream

ASIA

Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
 

EUROSPORT ASIA

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 10:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 11:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 12:00 CET – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 13:00 CET  – LIVE

JIOSTAR  - Jio Cinema

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

CHINA

TikTok China

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 13:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 14:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 16:00 CET – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 17:00 CET  – LIVE

AUSTRALIA

STAN SPORTS

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MX2 Race 1 – 21:00 AEDT – LIVE

Sunday 21 June 2026 – MXGP Race 1 – 22:00 AEDT – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MX2 Race 2 – 00:00 AEDT – LIVE

Monday 22 June 2026 – MXGP Race 2 – 01:00 AEDT  – LIVE

All races on VOD

26min Behind-the-Gate Magazine Partners:
 

AMERICA

Latin America              You tube Somos FOX              Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

Mexico                        FOX ONE                                 Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

Central America          FOX Tubi                                  Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

                                    FOX ONE                                 Thursday after each MXGP 8:30pm

USA                             RACER                                     tba

EUROPE

Albania                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Austria                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Baltics                          TV3 Sport Open                      Thursday after each MXGP

Belgium                       Play sports                              tba

Bosnia                         GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Croatia                        GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Finland                        MTV MAX                                Wednesday after each event 18:00                                                               Finnish timing

Hungary                      GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Kosovo                        GP1                                        Thursday after each event at 20:15

Montenegro                GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Northern Macedonia  GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Portugal                      SPORT TV                                Tuesday after the event        

Romania                      Look Sport                               Wednesday after each event

Serbia                          GP1                                         Thursday after each event at 20:15

Slovenia                      Sport TV                                  Thursday after each event at 20:15 

Turkey             TRT                                          tba

INDIA and Subcontinent (Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives)

JIOSTAR                                                                       Wednesday after the event

INDONESIA                  Champions TV

AUSTRALIA

Australia                      Stan Sport                               Wednesday after each event

WORLDWIDE

Worldwide                  YouTube – MXGP TV               16 days after the event.

Worldwide                  Fuel TV                                   

LIVE TIMING – WEEKEND SCHEDULE

SATURDAY – June 20

SUNDAY – June 21

Catch all the racing LIVE on MXGP-TV! 

Saturday’s Time Practice (MXGP/MX2), the Qualifying Races (MXGP/MX2), and Races from all classes will be broadcasted LIVE on MXGP’s streaming service www.MXGP-TV.com, while results throughout the weekend will be available  HERE.

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MXGP Italy

Montevarchi (Italy) – 17th June 2026 – After a week away, the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championships resume this weekend for round nine, the first of another three-weekend run of events, commencing with the MXGP of Italy at the Crossdromo Miravalle circuit at Montevarchi!  The venue is returning to the calendar for the first time since 2006, and with some major revisions to bring it up to modern MXGP standards, it will be a new challenge for all of the MXGP elite as we approach the halfway point of the series!

This will be the eighth MXGP event to be held at Montevarchi (pronounced Montay-var-KEE), with the first one taking place in 1980, a 125cc GP won by local legend Michele Rinaldi.  Past winners include such Champions as David Thorpe, Donny Schmit, and Stefan Everts, who won four GPs across three visits to the Tuscan circuit.  Yes, he won two in one day in 2003! Twenty years ago at this venue, which is around 50km south of the historic city of Florence, Everts became the most recent GP winner at Montevarchi in his final year of racing in MX1, while David Philippaerts became only the second Italian to win here, in the MX2 class.

Round nine in MXGP sees the tearaway twins, Lucas and Sacha Coenen, both holding the red plates for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, after dazzling the world with their results at the AMA Pro Motocross event at Thunder Valley in Colorado.  With both brothers winning on Italian soil earlier this year, they will be looking to extend their Championship leads further at Montevarchi!

In MXGP, five-time World Champion Jeffrey Herlings continues to give chase for Honda HRC Petronas after a successful event in the UK during the weekend off, and he is 62 points behind Lucas after some recent technical issues.  Defending Champion Romain Febvre lies in third place for Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, as the veteran Frenchman lines up for his 40^th GP in Italy this weekend!  Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo, still the most recent GP winner from Italy, is the top home rider in the standings in eighth place.

Reigning MX2 World Champion Simon Längenfelder is also fighting to chase a Coenen in the points standings, and will look to take advantage of a run of hard-pack circuits to claw back the 37-point gap to the Belgian.  The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders will both have to watch out for Spaniard Guillem Farres of the Triumph Factory Racing Team, who is just three points shy of the Champ in third place overall.  Local ace Ferruccio Zanchi is very much on home soil for the Beddini Racing Ducati Factory MX2 Team, although Valerio Lata is the top Italian rider in the points for Honda HRC Petronas.

The EMX250 European Championship also returns for its seventh round, heading into the second half of its season as the Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki pairing of Francisco Garcia from Spain and Jake Cannon from Australia still dominate the series. Garcia returned to winning ways in Latvia to build a 53-point lead, meaning he will keep the red plate no matter what happens this weekend. Danish rider Nicolai Skovbjerg, third in the Championship, makes his EMX debut for the SixtySeven Racing Team this weekend, while local ace and reigning EMX125 Champion Nicolo Alvisi is the top Italian in EMX250 after his podium in Germany for Maddii Racing Team Honda, whose workshop is almost walking distance from the circuit here!

The return to Montevarchi should make for an unpredictable MXGP weekend with the Italian fans sure to make the most of another chance to create an awesome atmosphere for their heroes!

Andrea Adamo

Lucas Coenen has proved himself to be one of the world’s hottest Motocross talents with five GP race wins from the last six, as well as with his exploits in America, so comes into Montevarchi on a roll of great form and with a healthy 62-point lead in the Championship.  However, he has yet to taste much success on Italian hard-pack, with his GP win at Riola Sardo in April the only one to his name in this country. 

In contrast, Jeffrey Herlings has won more GPs in Italy than in any other nation, with 19 GP wins across 33 events held here, including the most recent one at Trentino this April.  He has confessed that he is happier with his new Honda setup on hard-pack circuits, and he needs to start clawing the points back to give himself a hope of a sixth world title.  Despite the depth of talent in MXGP this year, the Belgian and the Dutchman have so far had the lion’s share of success in 2026.

Romain Febvre starts a Grand Prix on Italian soil for the 40^th time, and he’s currently on a 10% success rate with four victories, including his famous “bent-handlebar” fightback at Maggiora in 2015!  Tim Gajser has an even better success rate in Italy, with 12 victories across 46 events in total, and even took his only race win so far for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP at Trentino.  He should be able to count on some support from more travelling Slovenian fans!

After missing the opening round of the season, Kay de Wolf has advanced relentlessly up the Championship table, and is now fifth for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, just 21 points behind Gajser! His only Italian success has come in the sands of Sardegna, but with typical quick learning and a further week for recovery, he could be a real force at Montevarchi.  The race might hold more promise for Maxime Renaux, who took his first career GP win on the similar surface of Faenza and needs a good result to bounce back for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP after his rough Latvian GP.

Honda HRC Petronas rider Ruben Fernandez has scored four podiums in 30 GPs in Italy, but has the smallest points gap to defend in the top ten, over home hero Andrea Adamo, who is only six points out from seventh position for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The former MX2 World Champion has won two GPs, including his first one ever, on Italian hard-pack.

Honda HRC Petronas could be back to full strength at Montevarchi with the return of Tom Vialle, who is still ninth in the Championship despite missing the last two GPs, and has won six times in Italy.  Moving into tenth after his home GP last time out was Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Pauls Jonass, meaning that all eight World Champions in the class are now in the top ten!  The others are Fernandez and, oh yes, the series leader Coenen!

Fighting to get back into that top ten will be the popular Italian Alberto Forato, who will sport a special home GP livery for Fantic Factory Racing MXGP and show it off on the official GoPro Lap around the circuit!  His best career moment yet came on Italian soil, with his Qualifying Race win at Maggiora in 2023, so he could be one to watch if it rains!

Sadly, home riders Andrea Bonacorsi and Mattia Guadagnini will not be on track due to injuries, and we wish them both all the best in their recovery.

The biggest question of all though, is who can beat Lucas Coenen?  Will Jeffrey be able to replicate those hard-pack triumphs from Trentino and France and take his 20^th win in this country? Or will there be another challenger? Join us to find out!

Alberto Forato

MXGP - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Lucas Coenen (BEL, KTM), 404 points; 2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, HON), 342 p.; 3. Romain Febvre (FRA, KAW), 310 p.; 4. Tim Gajser (SLO, YAM), 294 p.; 5. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 273 p.; 6. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 261 p.; 7. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 247 p.; 8. Andrea Adamo (ITA, KTM), 241 p.; 9. Tom Vialle (FRA, HON), 219 p.; 10. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KAW), 175 p.

MX2 Start Andalucia 2026

After taking a race victory last weekend in his American Pro Motocross debut, Sacha Coenen returns to the MX2 World Championship with the series leader’s red plate, searching for his third GP win on Italian ground, which of course is home for the De Carli side of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.  He holds a 37-point lead over Simon Längenfelder, whose last four GPs have all ended off the podium.  The German needs to capitalise on this run of hard-pack circuits if he is to successfully defend his title.

The two Red Bull KTMs are being chased by the Triumph Racing Factory Team pairing of Guillem Farres and Camden McLellan, with the Spaniard only three points behind the Champion and keen to repeat his podium result from Trentino this year. The South African is building up towards his home GP and would love to go there with some momentum, and let’s not forget his first ever GP race win came on similar ground at Arco in 2025.

Liam Everts is hoping to fight back for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing after a troubled start to the year, and the weekend off will have helped his recovery from a foot injury. Mathis Valin is only six points behind the Belgian, however, and on a career-best run of four straight GP podium results, which started in Trentino!  The Kawasaki Racing Team MX2 lone wolf is always a force on this sort of ground.

Behind the Frenchman come the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 brothers Janis Reisulis and the elder Karlis, who fought back into eighth in the series after just missing the podium in his home GP.  They have both fared well in EMX races in Italy and can’t be counted out of the reckoning for a first Yamaha podium of the year! Everyone will have to watch for Valerio Lata, however, who is determined to score well at the home GP for both himself and his Honda HRC Petronas team! He has yet to replicate his four EMX wins on home ground, but he could spring a surprise at Montevarchi!

Rounding out the top ten is Kay Karssemakers, the top non-factory rider in the class for Dixon Racing Kawasaki, who will be hoping to improve on his best results on a hard surface, while behind him in the series are Maxime Grau, whose Maddii Racing Honda ABF Italia squad are based just a few kilometres from the circuit, and Ferruccio Zanchi, who hails from nearby Florence and will have a heap of local support onboard his equally Italian factory Beddini Ducati machine! 

The Italian fans always bring the noise, and this unfamiliar should provide a spectacular occasion in the Tuscan hillsides!  Make sure you tune in for round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championships!

1. Valerio Lata; 2. Ferruccio Zanchi

MX2 - World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Sacha Coenen (BEL, KTM), 35:10.618; 2. Camden Mc Lellan (RSA, Triumph), +0:06.484; 3. Karlis Alberts Reisulis (LAT, Yamaha), +0:08.987; 4. Guillem Farres (ESP, Triumph), +0:15.292; 5. Valerio Lata (ITA, Honda), +0:15.761; 6. Mathis Valin (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:16.471; 7. Liam Everts (BEL, Husqvarna), +0:43.354; 8. Ferruccio Zanchi (ITA, Ducati), +0:54.660; 9. Kay Karssemakers (NED, Kawasaki), +1:09.447; 10. Janis Martins Reisulis (LAT, Yamaha), +1:14.865;

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

You can find the complete results HERE.

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY:
09:55 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:30 MX2 Free Practice, 11:00 MXGP Free Practice, 13:00 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:40 MX2 Time Practice, 14:15 MXGP Time Practice, 15:45 EMX250 Race 1, 16:35 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:25 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY:
10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

LINKS

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FIM

FIM Europe

MXGP ITALY

DARWIN (Australia) 16th June 2026 – The MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler returns to Darwin from 18–20 September 2026 with a supercharged three‑day program that brings together the world’s best motocross athletes, Australia’s rising stars and, once again, a round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship.

Returning in 2026 after a huge Northern Territory debut last September, which saw more than 36,000 attendances across three days of racing, this year’s program will again deliver a uniquely Australian flavour on Friday, with all‑Aussie MX3 and MX85 State Challenge kicking off the weekend. In a State‑of‑Origin‑style showdown, teams from across the country will battle for national bragging rights across multiple motos, showcasing the next generation of Australian motocross talent through the MX3 and MX85 program.

Saturday, 19 September, marks the first full day of international action, with MXGP, MX2 and WMX riders hitting the track for practice, qualifying and the first WMX race of the weekend at 3.30pm. Fans will also see the final Australian MX3 and MX85 races of the day, adding to a packed schedule of world‑class competition through the 2026 MXGP program.

Sunday brings the championship intensity to its peak, featuring the final WMX race at 9.45am and two races each for MXGP and MX2, delivering a full day of elite racing as the world’s best fight for crucial points in the final round of the 2026 title chase.

What sets the Darwin round apart is the inclusion of the WMX World Championship. With only six rounds globally, and Darwin hosting the final round, the Top End becomes a truly historic stop on the world championship calendar.

Fans can look forward to seeing the world’s best MXGP, MX2 and WMX riders take on Hidden Valley’s purpose‑built 1.6‑kilometre track, alongside Australian wildcard riders in all three international classes. These wildcard selections will be announced shortly. The weekend also features the Australian MX3 and MX85 support classes, shining a spotlight on the nation’s most exciting up‑and‑coming riders.

Across all three days, the 2026 MXGP of Australia promises a festival‑like atmosphere with non‑stop racing, family‑friendly entertainment and the unmistakable energy of a global motorsport event delivered in the heart of the Top End.

In exciting news for the Darwin round, Sitzler has signed on as Presenting Partner for the MXGP of Australia for 2026 and the following three years, a significant milestone that further strengthens the event’s position as a globally recognised round. This long‑term partnership reinforces confidence in the MXGP of Australia and its future in the Territory.

Tickets are on sale now and offer a range of options for all fans. Premium hospitality packages, including the iconic Skybox and Valley View Terrace, provide unmatched views and exclusive access. The event also offers affordable choices like the Holeshot Hotel, a family‑friendly premium general admission area capturing the laid‑back spirit of the Northern Territory.

A 3‑Day Hot Pass is only $150, day passes start from $45, and kids 12 and under enjoy free entry with a paying adult. A $30 Paddock Pass upgrade offers exclusive behind‑the‑scenes access. For more information, to secure your tickets, or to download the Provisional on‑Track Timetable, visit: mxgpaustralia.com.au

Tourism and Events NT CEO Suzana Bishop:

“Following an incredible debut last year, we’re thrilled to welcome the MXGP of Australia back to Darwin as the championship-deciding finale of the 2026 season.”

“This is a rare opportunity for Australian fans to see the world’s best motocross riders battle for world championship honours on home soil, while experiencing everything that makes the Top End so special – from adventure and world-class events to the laid-back Territory lifestyle.”

“MXGP is more than a sporting event for the Territory, it’s a chance to showcase Darwin and inspire visitors to turn race weekend into an unforgettable Top End experience.”

Infront Moto Racing Chief Executive Officer David Luongo:

"Darwin has earned its place on the MXGP world calendar, not by accident, but because every element that makes a Grand Prix truly great comes together here. The Hidden Valley circuit challenges our riders in ways that produce spectacular racing, the Northern Territory Government has shown genuine commitment to making this event world class, and the atmosphere that Australian fans create is something that has stayed with all the riders and team.

“What we are building in Darwin is a permanent fixture on the global motocross map. The addition of the WMX World Championship final to the MXGP and MX2 is very exciting. We are also welcoming the Australian wildcard programme and a three-day format that celebrates local talent alongside the world's best.  We cannot wait to be back racing in Darwin and Australia in September."

Motorcycling Australia Chief Executive Officer, Peter Doyle:

“The MXGP of Australia is set to deliver another three days of gripping motocross competition, starting off with the top Aussie junior talent before the event reaches a thrilling crescendo on Sunday as riders battle for world championship honours.

“The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship and FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship have already started with a bang, producing spectacular battles and budding rivalries that will continue all the way to the Top End in September – and with some boom Aussie wildcards also thrown into the mix, there’s going to be action aplenty.

“Motorcycling Australia is again delighted  to be partnering with Tourism and Events NT to deliver a dynamic, world-class event.”

Sitzler Director, Michael Sitzler:

“As a born and bred long term Territory company Sitzler are incredibly proud to have played a role in delivering this facility alongside the Northern Territory Government and equally proud to now support the event as naming rights partner.

“Projects like this are about more than construction. They're about creating opportunities, attracting visitors, supporting local communities and building infrastructure that Territorians can be proud of. To see a venue, we delivered host the world's best motocross riders is something special, and we're excited to be part of that journey.”

LINKS

Infront Moto Racing

FIM

MXGP Australia

MONACO (Principailty of Monaco) 15 June 2026 – After a week break, the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship is all set to be back to the hostoric venue of Montevarchi after a 20-year wait!

In this special occasion, alongside the MXGP and MX2 World Championships, the rising stars of the EMX250 class will also be ripping the Tuscan soil of Miravalle circuit on 20 & 21 June. 

Checkout the Timetable and Entry Lists for the MXGP of Italy below:

TIMETABLE

MXGP ENTRY LIST

MX2 ENTRY LIST

EMX250 ENTRY LIST

Montevarchi (AR), June 11, 2026 - The MXGP of Italy is just around the corner. On Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, the world’s best riders will race in Montevarchi at the historic Miravalle circuit. The MXGP, MX2, and EMX 250 classes will take to the track for a weekend that promises intense competition.

The collaboration between the Italian Motorcycle Federation (FMI), the Municipality of Montevarchi, and Infront Moto Racing (the MXGP promoter) will bring Italian riders closer to their fans through two major side events during the GP weekend.

Friday, June 19: Talk Show & Autograph Session

At 5:30 PM, Piazza Varchi in Montevarchi will host a talk show starring the Italian riders competing in the World Championship. Presented by content creator Carolina Tedeschi, the event is set to feature:

• MXGP Riders: Andrea Adamo, Andrea Bonacorsi, and Alberto Forato
• MX2 Rising Stars: Valerio Lata and Ferruccio Zanchi

This will be a fantastic opportunity to discover the stories behind these young athletes who have turned their passion into a profession and their dreams into reality. Fans will be fully involved, with opportunities to interact, followed by an autograph sessionat the end of the talk

Saturday, June 20: Paddock Show

The following day will feature an event that italian off-road fans look forward with passion every year. Everything will be revealed at 6:15 PM during the press conference, and at 6:30 PM at the paddock show, which will also be attended by the Italian riders.

Press Conference Recap

The presentation of these side initiatives took place today, Thursday, June 11, during a well-attended press conference held at the Palazzo del Podestà in Montevarchi. Key speakers included the Mayor of Montevarchi, Silvia Chiassai Martini, the President of the Moto Club Brilli Peri, Simone Vanzi, and entrepreneur Laura Peri. The countdown is on: see you on Friday, June 19, in Piazza Varchi, and then on the track on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, for an unforgettable MXGP of Italy!

LINKS

FMI

Infront Race Racing