Rider Reflections: 2026 MXGP of Germany
Read what a host of MXGP riders had to say about their weekend at the 2026 MXGP of Germany.
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Lucas Coenen: “A good weekend. Two holeshots and led every lap. I managed to pull a gap and control it. On that type of track you can easily make a mistake, so I had to stay calm, but it was tricky! I had some pressure…but I think I did a good job. Sacha also, and it’s a nice thing to have two red plates [in the family], but it’s a long season.”
Andrea Adamo: “Amazing. My first podium in my rookie season. There are many fast guys, many world champions and world titles. The line between 3rd and P10 is really thin. I didn’t have the best first moto. My feeling was good, but I had a crash. P9 then to P7 was OK, but I thought the podium had gone. Anything can happen, though! A great start in the second moto, and then, for me, following is almost easier than leading at the moment because I could learn quite a lot. I managed P3, and I’m really happy.”
Ruben Fernandez: "This was my first podium since China, so I’m very happy to back on the box here in Germany. It’s been a long time, and it certainly wasn’t easy, and even now, I still don’t feel like I’m at my very best, but this was a step in the right direction. It was a shame to have that crash in the second moto, otherwise, I’d have been second overall, but overall I have to be happy. Now I really want to kick on for the rest of the season."
Maxime Renaux: “It’s a weekend of mixed emotions for me. On one hand, I’m disappointed because I missed out on the podium by a single point, and unfortunately that’s happened three times now this season. It’s tough to accept when you come so close. At the same time, I’m happy with the way I rode. Starting from the 14th gate pick, right on the outside, made things difficult, and the starts weren’t ideal, so there wasn’t much more I could have done today. We still scored some good points for the championship, which is important, but it’s frustrating to be so close to the podium once again. We’ll keep working and hopefully take that final step next weekend.”
Kay de Wolf: "It was a tough weekend because the conditions changed so much from one day to the next, but overall I think we can be satisfied. We scored good points in both races, and another top-five overall is solid. Of course, you always want a little bit more, but we kept moving forward and gained another position in the championship. The goal is to keep building and carry that momentum into Latvia."
Tim Gajser: “Yesterday and the beginning of today were actually quite positive. The first moto went really well, and I felt comfortable on the track. Finishing second was a great result for us, especially because we knew coming into the weekend that it was going to be difficult with the pain I’ve been dealing with in my knee. The second moto was much tougher. I didn’t get a good start and then made a couple of mistakes on the opening lap. I came together with Maxime on the start straight, and then, a little later, I lost the front end on one of the jumps heading down towards the finish line. I tried to save it with my leg, but it kicked me off the bike, and I had a pretty big crash. It took a while to get going again because riders were still jumping through the section, and when I did restart, the handlebars were badly bent, which made the bike really difficult to ride. Even so, I didn’t give up and just focused on getting to the finish. It was frustrating because it was a mistake that could have been avoided, but at the same time I’m thankful that I’m OK after such a big crash. There are definitely lessons to take away from this one. I need to be a little more patient in the opening laps, especially when I don’t get the start I want. Thank you to the whole team for all of their hard work and support throughout the weekend.”
Jeffrey Herlings: "Obviously not happy with today. I wanted to keep the pressure on in the championship battle, and now I’ve dropped a lot of points today. Germany definitely hasn’t been my friend it seems in recent years, but we go again in Latvia next week and just keep pushing hard. Still plenty of racing to go, and I like Kegums a lot more than here."
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