Lucas Coenen Dominates MXGP Italy
The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship headed to the deep sand of Riola Sardo in Italy, where Lucas Coenen delivered a flawless performance to take a dominant overall victory in the MXGP class.
Coenen was untouchable across both motos, securing a perfect 1-1 result and cementing himself as the rider to beat in the championship.
The brutal sand conditions once again tested the world’s best, with consistency and endurance proving key to securing strong overall results.
Coenen in Control
Lucas Coenen controlled the weekend from start to finish, winning both motos with confidence and precision. His ability to manage the ever-changing sand conditions allowed him to build and maintain a gap over his rivals.
Behind him, Jeffrey Herlings delivered a strong and consistent performance with 2-2 finishes to secure second overall, showing his strength in sand conditions.
Kay de Wolf completed the podium with a 4-3 scorecard, edging out Romain Febvre, who finished fourth overall with 3-4 results.
MXGP Overall Results – Italy
| Position | Rider | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Coenen | 1-1 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Herlings | 2-2 |
| 3 | Kay de Wolf | 4-3 |
| 4 | Romain Febvre | 3-4 |
| 5 | Ruben Fernandez | 5-5 |
MX2 Class Results
In the MX2 category, the racing was just as competitive, with Simon Längenfelder taking the overall victory thanks to a consistent 2-1 performance across the two motos.
Sacha Coenen pushed hard all weekend and finished second overall with 1-2 results, while Liam Everts secured third with 3-4.
Camden McLellan impressed with a strong ride to fourth overall, and Janis Martins Reisulis completed the top five.
MX2 Overall Results – Italy
| Position | Rider | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Längenfelder | 2-1 |
| 2 | Sacha Coenen | 1-2 |
| 3 | Liam Everts | 3-4 |
| 4 | Camden McLellan | 6-3 |
| 5 | Janis Martins Reisulis | 4-9 |
Championship Momentum Builds
Coenen’s dominant performance in MXGP strengthens his position in the championship standings, while Herlings continues to build momentum with another strong result.
In MX2, Längenfelder’s consistency gives him a valuable boost in the standings, with Coenen and Everts remaining close challengers as the season develops.
With multiple contenders showing race-winning pace, both championships are shaping up to be highly competitive in 2026.
Sand Specialist Showcase in Italy
Riola Sardo once again proved to be one of the toughest tracks on the calendar, with deep sand, heavy braking bumps, and constantly evolving lines pushing riders to their limits.
For Coenen, it was a perfect weekend, while his rivals will look to regroup as the championship heads to the next round.
The 2026 MXGP season continues to deliver high-level racing, with every round adding new twists to the title fight.