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3 clusters · 18 sources · 5 days · First seen 10 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

2026 Lommel MXGP round

Entities: Lommel · Tim Gajser · Jeffrey Herlings · MXGP · Stedelijk Motocrossterrain Lommel

Overview

In late July 2026 the Motocross World Championship confirmed its 14th round at Lommel, Belgium. An entry list released on July 28 named over a hundred riders, including stars such as Romain Febvre, Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser, and highlighted fan‑focused events organized by local retailer Gear2Win.

The race on July 30 delivered the deep‑sand challenge that Lommel is known for. Herlings entered with a 49‑point lead, Gajser defended his three‑time Lommel title, and MX2 featured Guillem Farres on a four‑race winning streak and wildcard Lotte van Drunen.

Results posted on August 1 showed Herlings dominate the MXGP of Flanders, winning both qualifying races and the two Grand Prix motos, extending his championship lead to 104 points and recording his 120th Grand Prix victory, tying the all‑time record. He finished about 45 seconds ahead of Kay de Wolf, with Gajser third, despite a minor clutch issue. Over 40,000 spectators attended.

In MX2, South African Camden McLellan claimed his first overall Grand Prix win after winning the qualifying race, while Simon Längenfelder was second and Farres third. The outcomes reshaped the standings, cementing Herlings’ lead and elevating McLellan in the MX2 leaderboard.

Claims

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

[● 2 SOURCES] Jeffrey Herlings won the MXGP of Lommel main race. (f167ef85-d526-4195-ae09-cafd5748a4ad, 2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)
[● 2 SOURCES] Tim Gajser finished third in the MXGP Lommel main race. (dac6e497-b4a3-48a2-a142-41d7ae6ff599, 2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jeffrey Herlings secured pole position and won the qualifying race at Lommel. (f167ef85-d526-4195-ae09-cafd5748a4ad)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jeffrey Herlings won the main race by about 45 seconds over the second‑place rider. (2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kay de Wolf finished second in the MXGP Lommel main race. (2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tim Gajser finished fourth in the qualifying race at Lommel. (f167ef85-d526-4195-ae09-cafd5748a4ad)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jan Pancar finished 16th in the MXGP Lommel main race. (2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jaka Peklaj leads the MX2 class early in the season. (2c3d82f7-fadf-4209-9e30-b4845a98266a)

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Jeffrey Herlings Dominates MXGP of Flanders in Lommel
Jeffrey Herlings won both MXGP races in Lommel, extending his championship lead, while Tim Gajser finished third and Kay de Wolf second; Camden McLellan won MX2.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Lommel, Belgium Hosts 2026 MXGP of Flanders Motocross Grand Prix
The 2026 MXGP of Flanders at Lommel, Belgium, featured top MXGP riders like Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser, with fierce competition in both MXGP and MX2 classes.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Lommel MXGP 2026 Entry List Unveiled for Belgium Sand Circuit
The 2026 MXGP round in Lommel, Belgium releases a 100‑plus rider entry list, while Gear2Win runs a week‑long Open Doors event with new 2027 Alpinestars/Thor gear, outlet discounts and rider meet‑ups.

Sources

24ur.com · autoklub.cz · delo.si · dirthub.co.uk · europesays.com · gatedrop.com · hdradio.com · journal.be · liveblogwp.wtop.com · motocross.it · motocrossplanet.nl · mxvice.com · racerxonline.com · siol.net · superbike-news.co.uk · totalmotorcycle.com · viverecamerino.it · whatson-gambia.com

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