Foxhills welcomed the MXGP World Championship back to Great Britain for round 12 of the 2026 season, where pivotal championship moments unfolded across MXGP and MX2. Hear more from the leading riders of each division in this Reaction feature.

MXGP

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P1 | Jeffrey Herlings (Honda HRC Petronas):
It was a perfect day, winning both races and leading both races from the start. Getting the holeshots in both races made my life a lot easier, because even though I was able to pass a lot of guys in the qualification race, I think today it was harder, so I was able to choose the right lines and control the race. The championship is now a lot closer, but obviously I hope that Lucas recovers from his injury, because I know what it feels like to be leading a series and suffer an injury. I hope he can get better and we can battle like we have at some of the previous rounds and provide some good racing for the fans.

P2 | Romain Febvre (Kawasaki Racing Team):
I’m feeling good at moment and we are building every weekend. The track was a little different each day, yesterday the dirt was deeper but it packed hard today so it was good for the race. The starts are coming now so I can run at the front with the other guys from the word go; there were some options for different lines today but it was still difficult to pass because we had similar speed. I still didn’t take a moto on race day yet but I’m trying to stay consistent. I’m feeling strong physically, I’m getting closer to the win every week and I’m excited for the next races as I really like both Loket and Lommel.

P3 | Tim Gajser (Monster Energy Yamaha):
It’s good to be back on the podium. Yesterday was a difficult day, but today I felt much better right from the start. My speed was there all day and I was able to stay close to the front and put Jeffrey Herlings under pressure. In the first moto, I got a good start and finished second. The second moto was quite similar. I got another good start in second and was pushing hard while trying to stay close to Jeffrey, but I made a small mistake and lost a bit of ground. Even so, it was a positive day, and it’s great to be back on the podium. We’ll keep working and aim to be even stronger at the next round.

P4 | Ruben Fernandez (Honda HRC Petronas):
Overall, I am happy with the weekend because I won the qualification race and that is always a massive boost. Then in the two motos, I wasn’t able to stick with the top three, but I was comfortably the next best, so I have to be happy with that, even if I would have liked to have stood on the podium. It was actually my best weekend points tally of the year, which is very encouraging and I’m healthy and motivated to keep this going in Loket next weekend.

P5 | Andrea Adamo (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing):
A good weekend for me. I had two solid results. I’m happy with the speed. I crashed in the quali race and I thought the chance to be in the top five had gone but I managed to take a good start and work my way up. I could follow the guys in front. It wasn’t easy but it’s necessary – to be as close as possible, to learn as much and possible and to avoid mistakes. Another good GP, and now we’ll go back to Belgium and train for a couple of days before Loket.

P6 | Jeremy Seewer (Van Venrooy KTM Racing):
I finally found enjoyment on the bike again, and that felt amazing. I was able to play with the bike a little more and even throw a few nice whips for the fans. On Saturday morning, the speed already felt good in practice, and I was really proud of that, especially considering everything that has happened over the past period. In the qualifying race, I started suffering from arm pump. That’s understandable because I’m simply no longer used to riding at this speed and intensity. After all, it was my first Grand Prix since making my comeback, and I immediately realized that this is a return to the highest level. I’m very happy with Sunday. To be honest, I’m quite proud of myself. Two solid motos earned me sixth overall. I had two good starts, but I’m still missing some race rhythm. That’s only natural with a completely new bike, a new team, and very little preparation time. Now the goal is to get both my body and my mindset back to the level they were a few years ago. We’re heading to Loket now. I’ve regained a bit more rhythm, I believe in myself again, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity the team has given me. I’d also like to thank everyone around me for all their support.

P7 | Kevin Horgmo (Team Motoblouz Honda Motul SR):
Season best qualifying in sixth followed by a solid Sunday. Enjoyable weekend on a technical but fun track. Struggled a bit in the opening laps of race one and dropped to a 12th, but got better and better as the race went on. I climbed back to eighth before a small issue on the final lap dropped me back to ninth. Solid second race with consistent rhythm all moto.

P8 | Jan Pancar (KTM):
P8 in MXGP of UK! Positive weekend but some bad luck in second moto. Starts were awesome all weekend until moto two, we [will] keep fighting.

MX2

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P1 | Guillem Farres (Triumph Factory Racing):
Sunday at Foxhills was a really good day. In the first moto, I got the holeshot and led every lap for the win. The second moto was another good race. I started second, moved into the lead quite early after the rider in front had a small crash, and then Simon Längenfelder and I put on a good battle with a few passes between us. In the end, I was able to come out on top and win the race. I have total confidence in the bike and I’ve not made any changes to it for quite some time. It’s of course really special to win at Triumph’s home Grand Prix too for my third win in a row, and hopefully we can keep this momentum going over the next few rounds.

P2 | Simon Langenfelder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing):
I’m starting to feel good again and I think it is coming from attention to all the little details. Getting out of a ‘hole’ is never easy but it seems I am almost back to my winning ways. They did a great job with the preparation of the track here. We had many lines and it was very tricky and technical and I really enjoy that. A stupid crash in the second moto, I must say, but I was able to keep him [Guillem Farres] on his toes. It’s great to take home another trophy.

P3 | Camden McLellan (Triumph Factory Racing):
Foxhills is done, and overall it was a pretty positive weekend. There were some good things to take away, especially with the starts, and my riding wasn’t too bad either. The second moto was particularly strong, so now we need to understand what changed between the first and second motos and carry that momentum into the remaining races this season.

P4 | Liam Everts (Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing):
It was a positive weekend overall. The speed was there from the beginning and I felt comfortable on what is one of the toughest tracks on the calendar. In the first race I managed things well for third, and in the second I was pushing hard before I made a small mistake that probably cost me a podium. That’s frustrating, but it’s part of racing. The important thing is that the pace is there and we’re moving in the right direction. A big thank you to the whole team because the bike was working really well all weekend. We’ll take the positives and look to fight for the podium again at Loket.

P5 | Julius Mikula (Osicka MX Team):
Yes, back to top five with P6 and P7! The track was unforgivable and sketchy, but very fun at the same time. I felt very good all weekend long on my bike. Thank you, team.

P6 | Janis Reisulis (Monster Energy Yamaha):
It was a solid weekend. Everything felt quite calm and I wasn’t too stressed. My starts weren’t great in either moto, although the second one was a little better. I felt like my speed was similar to the riders around me, but I just couldn’t make enough passes to move further forward. I also lost quite a bit of time in the second moto when I had a small crash, and I think that cost me the chance to fight for the podium. But that’s racing. Overall, it was a solid weekend. A big thank you to the whole team and everyone who supports me.

P7 | Karlis Reisulis (Monster Energy Yamaha):
I struggled a little on the first day to find a good feeling with the track. I finished 10th in the qualifying race, which wasn’t too bad, but I still wasn’t completely comfortable out there. In the first moto on Sunday, I felt quite good early on, but I got stuck behind a few riders and found it difficult to make passes. Once I finally got by them, it was hard to find my rhythm again. The second race was much better. I made a lot of passes on the opening laps to move into sixth, and from there I was able to settle into a good rhythm and felt comfortable on the bike. Overall, it was an okay weekend, and now it’s onto Loket.

P8 `| Sacha Coenen (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing):
Crazy weekend, let’s say. Coming in with an injury I did not know what to expect or if I could race, but we made it happen and it wasn’t too bad. I was feeling okay out there – if not the best. In the first moto I had a really bad jump out of the gate and I tried to make my way. I had a small crash, lost the front. Second moto I started second and stayed third for 20 minutes and then I didn’t want to take any risks. Some good points, and we’ll get ready for next weekend.