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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 7 October 2026 – Every season writes a new chapter in the history of motocross.  Through courage, sacrifice and exceptional skill, champions earn the highest honour our sport can bestow. When the final chequered flag falls, the Ring of Champions places an enduring seal upon their achievement.

Born in Ernée in 2015, this tradition began with the vision of Telemaco Cane, a devoted motocross enthusiast whose distinguished background in jewellery brought together artistic sensitivity, technical expertise and a profound appreciation of sporting excellence.  His idea expressed a powerful conviction: a World Championship deserves a lasting, personal tribute, created to preserve the memory of an extraordinary accomplishment. Drawing upon his experience in jewellery design and craftsmanship, Telemaco conceived and created these unique pieces with meticulous attention to detail.  His understanding of precious materials, form and finish gave tangible expression to the courage and dedication of a champion. 

Individually crafted in precious silver and personalised with commemorative engravings, each ring carries the memory of a victory and the identity of the rider who earned it.

Initially conceived for the MXGP and MX2 World Champions, the tradition grew to embrace the winning riders of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations and, subsequently, the WMX World Champion. Its extension to WMX in 2022 marked a significant moment, bringing the same enduring recognition to the pinnacle of women’s motocross. 

For the individual World Champions, the ring honours the culmination of a season’s relentless pursuit of excellence. 

For the Motocross of Nations winners, it celebrates the exceptional bond between riders who unite their talent and determination in the service of their country.

Its presentation is the ceremonial seal upon the sporting season: a moment in which the intensity of competition gives way to recognition, gratitude and remembrance. Within each ring lives the story of the races contested, the adversity overcome and the ambition fulfilled.

From its origins in Ernée, the Ring of Champions has become a cherished expression of MXGP’s heritage, through Telemaco Cane’s vision and craftsmanship, successive generations of champions are united by a shared symbol of distinction, destined to preserve the memory of their achievements for years to come.

A season reaches its conclusion. A champion’s legacy endures. The Ring of Champions carries that legacy forward.

* Head Photo: 2026 World Champions: (From Left)  Guillem Farres MX2 World Champion, Daniela Guillen WMX World Champion, Jeffrey Herlings MXGP World Champion

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MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 6 October 2026 - It is with profound sadness and sorrow that the Italian Motorcycling Federation (FMI) announced the passing of Andrea Barbieri, following a long illness.

Andrea was much more than a point of reference in the world of Motocross and motorcycling. He was a trusted person, always ready to help those who had known him for years as well as those who had only recently come into contact with him. Riders – from champions to amateurs – held him in great affection because he was an institutional figure who was always close to them, while industry professionals recognised his expertise and professionalism.

Wherever there was Motocross, Andrea was there. He worked behind the scenes, but everyone knew him. “Ask Andrea, he knows” was a familiar phrase heard at race tracks. He had decades of experience and was always willing to put it at the service of the sport he loved so dearly. His passion was such that he continued to follow it in person until the very end, attending the recently held Motocross of Nations in Ernée. The Maglia Azzurra project, in particular, was a great source of enthusiasm for him, and he followed the Italian team at the major Motocross and Supermoto events.

Barbieri led the FMI Motocross Committee for many years and remained a member of the Committee until his passing. In recent years, he served as Coordinator of the FMI Race Director Committee, also contributing his expertise to the Safety Commission. He was also Chairman of the Motocross Commission of FIM Europe. Throughout his career, he gained extensive experience as a Race Director at the highest national and international levels.

Infront Moto Racing President and CEO David Luongo expressed his condolences:

“The entire MXGP community is mourning the loss of Andrea [Barbieri] today. He represented the FIM Europe Motocross Commission for many years, but above all, he was a friend. Through the European Championships and the Italian Federation, he was devoted to the youth of our sport, and he never counted the hours when it came to motocross. He brought fantastic energy to our whole team, and it was a true pleasure to work alongside him all those years. He stood with us until the very end, as he did just last weekend at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. On behalf of Infront Moto Racing and the entire MXGP community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family.”

Particularly heartfelt are the words of FMI President Giovanni Copioli:

“I am deeply saddened because, with Andrea’s passing, I have lost a friend, and the entire Federation has lost one of the most beloved figures in the motorcycling community. We always had constructive discussions, in a spirit of cooperation and with the shared goal of helping motorcycling grow. He was a man of great experience and, in lighter moments, he loved sharing anecdotes and stories from a lifetime spent in Motocross. We will always remember him and carry with us his finest qualities: expertise and willingness to help. I would like to conclude by sending a heartfelt embrace to his son Stefano and to the entire family.”

Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2026 at Ernée, France

Andrea Barbieri (right) alongside Antonio Alia Portela (left) FIM/CMS President and the Peter Chamberlain trophy

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 6 October 2026 – MXGP 26, the official video game of the FIM Motocross World Championship, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. It is developed by Lyon-based Artefacts Studio and published by Nacon.

This year's edition is a clean-sheet rebuild. The series has moved to Unreal Engine 5, targeting 60 FPS, and the riding physics have been rebuilt from scratch around weight and traction. Real-time track deformation means persistent ruts reshape the racing line lap after lap. A new free-roam area, The Compound, joins the Grand Prix, Championship, Time Attack and Online Multiplayer modes.

The game features 19 official tracks from the 2026 MXGP and MX2 calendar and 16 official bikes. Several new features were shaped directly by player feedback:

• reworked bike behaviour through ruts
• sand that behaves as its own surface type
• adjustable field of view for each camera
• a dynamic paddock filled with real team liveries
• custom-made champion liveries
• unlockable Scrub Designz and MADE sticker kits

Fans got their first chance to play MXGP 26 at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, last weekend. Nacon was on site all weekend with a public gaming area where fans could get their hands on the game, and the response from the crowd was overwhelmingly positive.

Inside the Media Centre, a dedicated activation booth let journalists, riders and members of the paddock try the game between sessions. It gave the people who live the sport every weekend a first-hand look at how close the virtual experience now comes to the real thing.

Watch MXGP 26: The Official Game Trailer
 

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ERNÉE (France), 4 October 2026 - Infront Moto Racing is very happy to announce the renewal of its agreement with BMK Uddevalla for a further three years, keeping the MXGP of Sweden on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar through to the end of the 2029 season. The announcement was made in Ernée in the presence of Tobias Revelj, President of BMK Uddevalla.

The Swedish Grand Prix has become a staple of the calendar. Uddevalla first welcomed the World Championship back in 1958 and has been a regular fixture since the early 2000s, with its natural circuit nestled against the rock face of the Glimminge Motorstadium producing some of the most memorable racing of the modern era. Legends such as Stefan Everts, Joël Smets, Antonio Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser have all raced on its hard-pack slopes.

A NATION BEHIND ITS HEROES

The recent enthusiasm surrounding the Swedish Grand Prix is another indication of the passion for motocross in Sweden. Few moments capture it better than the 2024 edition, when Isak Gifting, the Viking, delivered one of the most dramatic races in recent history. Riding in front of his home crowd, Gifting charged into contention in the second MXGP race, passed Jeffrey Herlings and took the fight to championship leader Romain Febvre, before a crash just a handful of corners from the flag and a bike that refused to restart ended the fairy tale. The result was cruel, but the roar from the hillside that day told the whole story.

With this renewal, Swedish fans will be able to rally behind their national heroes for the next three years, in the hope of seeing a Swedish winner on home soil very soon.

David Luongo, CEO & President of Infront Moto Racing: "Uddevalla has been an iconic circuit on the GP calendar for decades, and it has always managed to modernise itself. Since Tobias joined the presidency of the club with his team and a modern vision of motocross, we have given a new dynamic to the Grand Prix. In summer we are all super happy to go to Sweden, and this year we broke the spectator record. The camping was full, with fans coming from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and across Central Europe, and with activities like the Ocean Challenge on Friday, families take home a great memory of the weekend. It is a pleasure to work together for another three years."

Antonio Alia Portela, FIM / CMS Director: "Going back to Uddevalla for another term guarantees the variety of tracks in MXGP. With its layout and its technical side, it is special and iconic like no other. Then there is the spectacular power of the public and the passion they show when they see their own riders on the track, and when those riders are at the top, the atmosphere grows even more. New Swedish riders are coming through the European series, and we hope to see them at the top in Uddevalla, where they can really flourish."

Tobias Revelj, President of BMK Uddevalla: "Of course it is very important for Uddevalla, but also for the whole of Scandinavia, because we also have many riders from Norway and Denmark. It is very important for Uddevalla as a community. Our strength comes from the club members, but also from the many clubs around Uddevalla who help us, and that is very important for us."

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