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9 clusters · 25 sources · 64 days · First seen 3 months ago · Last updated 11 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

2026 FIM Motocross World Championship – Lommel Qualifying

Entities: Jeffrey Herlings · Loket, Czech Republic · Romain Febvre · Lucas Coenen · Tom Vialle

Overview

After securing a perfect double win at the Loket Grand Prix on 26 July, Dutch rider Jeffrey Herlings continued his dominant form at the MXGP of Flanders in Lommel, Belgium on 1 August. He captured his fifth qualifying‑race victory of the 2026 season, extending his championship lead while Lucas Coenen remained absent. Kay de Wolf finished second and Andrea Adamo third in the MXGP qualifying race.

In the MX2 class, Camden McLellan delivered a commanding performance to win the qualifying race, with Simon Längenfelder second and Guillem Farres third. The Lommel event was marked by extreme heat and deep sand, challenging riders throughout the day. Herlings' win further widens his points advantage as the series approaches its final Grand Prix, keeping the title battle with Coenen firmly in his favour.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Jeffrey Herlings won both races at the Loket MXGP Grand Prix.
[● 3 SOURCES] He achieved a perfect GP weekend.
[● 2 SOURCES] It was his 119th career Grand Prix victory.
[● 2 SOURCES] Romain Febvre finished second in Race 1 and third overall.
[● 2 SOURCES] Tom Vialle finished third in Race 1.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Herlings leads the MXGP championship with 615 points, 49 points ahead of Lucas Coenen.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Coenen is second in the championship with 566 points.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Guillem Farres won the MX2 class at Loket.

Timeline

11 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Jeffrey Herlings Dominates Loket MXGP, Takes Championship Lead
Jeffrey Herlings swept both Loket MXGP races, earning a perfect GP, his 119th win and a 49‑point lead in the championship.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Lucas Coenen clinches MXGP South Africa victory as Gajser finishes fifth
Lucas Coenen won both MXGP races at the Johannesburg Grand Prix, earning 50 points; Tim Gajser finished fifth. The event was the first South African GP in 18 years.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Lucas Coenen wins opening MXGP race in Portugal, edging Jeffrey Herlings
Lucas Coenen won the opening MXGP race in Portugal, with Jeffrey Herlings finishing second after an overtake.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Lucas Coenen extends lead as Herlings wins MXGP Portugal 2026
Lucas Coenen wins MXGP qualifying and first moto, finishes second overall, extending his lead over Jeffrey Herlings, who wins the overall race; Guillem Farres dominates MX2.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Lucas Coenen Wins MXGP Portugal Qualifying in Águeda
Lucas Coenen topped the MXGP Portugal qualifying in Águeda as sunny weather returned, with Guillem Farres earning his first qualifying win and Sacha Coenen finishing second.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Lucas Coenen wins MXGP Latvia opener as Tim Gajser finishes fifth
Lucas Coenen won the MXGP Latvia opener, Tim Gajser was fifth; Coenen leads the championship, Gajser remains fourth.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Coenen brothers sweep MXGP Latvia, clinch double victories
At Kegums, Latvia, the Coenen twins each swept their classes—Lucas winning both MXGP races and Sacha both MX2 races—earning a historic 1‑1‑1 double and widening their championship leads.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Lucas Coenen clinches MXGP Germany 2026 victory as Mathis Valin wins MX2 GP
Lucas Coenen won the MXGP Germany 2026 GP; Mathis Valin took his first MX2 victory, reshaping early season standings.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mathis Valin dominates MX2 qualifying at French Grand Prix
Mathis Valin won MX2 qualifying at the French GP, posting the fastest lap and a five‑second lead; Kawasaki teammates finished fifth and tenth, and debutant Francisco Garcia took fifth.

Sources

24ur.com · crossmagazin.de · dirthub.co.uk · europesays.com · eurosport.nl · gatedrop.com · goride.pt · hdradio.com · insella.it · maribor24.si · mcnews.com.au · motocross.it · motocrossplanet.nl · motorimagazine.it · mxnews.net · mxvice.com · oasport.it · oxfaminternational.org · papoafiei.com.br · sapo.pt · siol.net · superbike-news.co.uk · times.si · totalmotorcycle.com · whatson-gambia.com

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