Foxhills Frenzy - MXGP is coming to the UK this weekend!
By Team TMX on 15th Jul 26
It’s not often a venue like this comes back onto the calendar, but this weekend (July 18/19) it happens - the FIM Motocross World Championship returns to the slopes of Foxhills for the MXGP of Great Britain.
Set in the Wiltshire hills, little more than an hour from London, Foxhills built its reputation through the 1990s as one of the most distinctive and demanding circuits in the series. First hosting a 250cc Grand Prix in 1992 - won by Bob Moore - the track quickly became a favourite with riders and fans alike. Its steep climbs, natural contours and unforgiving layout made it a true test, while innovations such as the mid-’90s double-header format helped shape the modern Grand Prix weekend.
The circuit’s history is tied closely to some of the sport’s biggest names. Stefan Everts dominated here during his prime, while riders like Sébastien Tortelli, Alessio Chiodi and Britain’s own Paul Malin and James Dobb all left their mark. The 1998 Motocross des Nations, run in punishing conditions, remains one of its defining moments.
Now, after more than two decades away from the world stage, Foxhills returns - revamped, but retaining the character that made it famous. Round 12 of the 2026 championship brings the series back to one of its most demanding natural venues, where elevation, line choice and endurance will again be decisive.
At the head of the MXGP class, Lucas Coenen arrives with a commanding points advantage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, although a heavy crash in the USA last weekend adds an element of uncertainty. His closest rival, five-time World Champion Jeffrey Herlings, is one of the few riders in the field with prior experience of Foxhills and will likely draw strong support from the British crowd.
Romain Febvre sits third for Kawasaki Racing Team and, with his measured, technical style, should be well suited to the circuit’s rhythm and elevation. Behind him, the chasing pack remains tightly grouped, with Tim Gajser and Maxime Renaux both capable of influencing the outcome on a track that rewards precision as much as outright speed.
In MX2, the championship fight is even closer. Sacha Coenen holds a narrow advantage but faces a fitness test after his recent crash, leaving the door open for Guillem Farres, who has been the form rider in recent rounds. Simon Laengenfelder, with a strong record on British soil, adds further depth to a class that looks set for another unpredictable weekend.
The return of the Women’s Motocross World Championship adds further significance to the event, marking its first visit to the UK in several years. With minimal points separating much of the field, Foxhills could prove a turning point in that title race as well.
The EMX125 European Championship, brings an added layer of interest, not least with the continued presence of two-stroke machinery on a circuit that harks back to an earlier era of the sport.
What sets Foxhills apart, however, is not just its history, but its terrain. The steep hillsides, ever-changing surfaces and physical demands ensure that no rider escapes untested. Modern MXGP machinery will be pushed hard here, just as it was decades ago.
For all the advances in technology and professionalism, the fundamentals remain unchanged. At Foxhills, it still comes down to control, commitment and the ability to read the ground beneath you. That’s why this weekend has the potential to deliver something special.
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