Herlings and Farres dominate at MXGP of Great Britain
By Team TMX on 20th Jul 26
Foxhills Moto Parc roared back onto the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar in emphatic fashion, and if there were any doubts about its place on the schedule, they were buried by the end of Sunday. After 26 years away, the famous valley was once again heaving with fans, the natural amphitheatre amplifying every rev, cheer and mistake as the steep, technical layout pushed the world’s best to their limits.
Crucially, the circuit itself delivered. Track preparation - so often a concern at Foxhills given its hardpack chalk base - was spot on, striking that fine balance between fast, flowing lines and technical sections that demanded precision. The result was close, high-quality racing across both classes, with the crowd fully invested from the first gate drop to the last.
And while the venue stole plenty of headlines, the championship narratives took an even bigger hit. Both red plate holders endured weekends to forget, throwing open the title fights just as the season heads into its final phase.
In MXGP, Jeffrey Herlings was in ruthless form. Two Fox Holeshot Awards set the tone - not typically his trademark, but hugely effective here - and once out front, Herlings was untouchable. A perfect 1-1 scoreline secured his sixth GP win of the season, and crucially, big points in the championship race. Romain Febvre shadowed him throughout the day, applying constant pressure but unable to force a mistake, while Tim Gajser showed a welcome return to form to land third overall and end his podium drought.
MX2 saw another statement performance from Guillem Farres. The Spaniard controlled proceedings with authority, backing up his recent form with a third consecutive GP victory and a flawless Sunday maximum. Simon Laengenfelder kept him honest with a hard-fought second overall, while Camden McLellan ensured a double Triumph presence on the podium with third after a pair of solid rides.
However, the real story across both classes was the dramatic shift in the championship standings. Lucas Coenen, already carrying injury concerns, saw his MXGP lead slashed to just 11 points after a tough weekend, while in MX2, Sacha Coenen’s struggles - particularly with a collarbone issue - saw him lose control of the red plate to the in-form Farres.
With momentum swinging and fitness now a key variable, both title races have been blown wide open. Foxhills may have marked a nostalgic return for the venue but in championship terms, it could prove to be a decisive turning point as the series heads to Loket next weekend.
