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The top riders of the Motocross World Championship are on the starting line in full force in Teutschenthal
All Ingredients in Place for the MXGP of Germany on May 30 and 31 at the Teutschenthal "Talkessel"
The next thrilling motocross festival at the legendary Teutschenthal "Talkessel" racetrack is just around the corner. This coming weekend—May 30 and 31—the world's best male and female motocross riders will once again battle for World Championship points at this year's LIQUI MOLY MXGP of Germany. The host club, MSC Teutschenthal, is once again expecting a "full house." For the seventh of the 19 rounds comprising the 2026 Motocross World Championship, virtually every top rider will be on the starting line. Furthermore, a number of German competitors will be stepping up to take on this unique challenge.
From an organizational standpoint, the MSC Teutschenthal e. V. (an ADAC affiliate)—hosting the event again this coming weekend—remains perfectly on schedule, even just days before this year's LIQUI MOLY MXGP of Germany on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2026. This comes as no surprise, given that this dynamic club is hosting a round of the Solo Motocross World Championship for the 30th time this year at its racetrack—known as the "Talkessel"—located near Halle in southern Saxony-Anhalt. Including the 2013 Motocross of Nations and a round of the Sidecar Motocross World Championship, the club is seasoned by a total of 32 events bearing the sport's highest global distinction.
This level of experience also applies to the majority of this year's competitors; with numerous big names announced, the sporting side of the event promises to deliver another world-class motocross festival. The atmosphere in the "Talkessel" is set to reach a fever pitch when the large contingent of announced German riders takes to the track to perform. Duel Between the Future World Champion (?) and the Record GP Winner
After the first six rounds of the 2026 season, the battle at the top of the standings in the premier class—the MXGP—is incredibly tight, ensuring a thrilling level of suspense.
The runner-up in the World Championship for the past two years (in MX2 in 2024 and MXGP in 2025)—the Belgian Lucas Coenen of Team Red Bull KTM Factory Racing—has amassed a total of 286 points so far across the qualifying races and the two GP heats at each round; this puts him just two points ahead of the current second-place rider.
That rider is none other than the five-time World Champion, Jeffrey Herlings from the Netherlands. After many years within the KTM family, "The Bullet" is competing this year for the factory team, Honda HRC PETRONAS. The four-time winner at Teutschenthal—and defending champion at the venue—has already claimed three victories this season, winning half of the Grand Prix held so far. The record-holding GP winner currently stands at 115 career World Championship triumphs. Naturally, given these credentials, he is a top contender for the overall victory in the premier class this coming weekend.
The World Championship leader (known in racing parlance as the "Red Plate holder"), Lucas Coenen, has claimed two victories of his own during the 2026 season. The "remaining" victories were secured by former MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle, who has returned to the series following a stint in the US motocross scene. This year, the Frenchman is Jeffrey Herlings' teammate at Honda HRC PETRONAS and currently sits in fifth place in the standings with 219 points.
A Premier Class Featuring Eight World Champions
Ahead of him in the standings sit the two-time—and reigning—MXGP World Champion Romain Febvre, and the equally five-time World Champion Tim Gajser, occupying third and fourth place, respectively. The Frenchman from the Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP and the Slovenian—newly signed to the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team this year—currently hold 231 and 213 points, respectively. This makes it clear that neither of them has given up the fight for the World Championship title by a long shot. Consequently, Teutschenthal presents an excellent opportunity for them to significantly boost their points tally.
The remaining spots are currently occupied by Maxime Renaux (FRA, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team; 2021 MX2 World Champion), Kay de Wolf (BEL, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing; 2024 MX2 World Champion), Ruben Fernandez (ESP, Honda HRC PETRONAS), Andrea Adamo (ITA, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing; 2023 MX2 World Champion), Calvin Vlaanderen (NED, Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team), and Pauls Jonass (LAT, Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP; 2017 MX2 World Champion).
This means that a staggering eight riders—each decorated with one or more World Championship titles—are competing in the premier class.
German World Champion Sets Out to Defend His Title
In contrast, the MX2 field—featuring only a single World Champion—is a somewhat rarer affair. However, the MX2 World Championship—open to riders up to 23 years of age and utilizing 250cc four-stroke motorcycles—serves as the immediate stepping stone to the MXGP class.
From a German perspective, however, this particular World Champion is a rider of immense significance: in 2025, Simon Längenfelder—a native of Franconia—achieved the sport's highest honors, becoming only the third German rider to do so, following Thuringians Paul Friedrichs in the 1960s and Ken Roczen in 2011. This year, he once again competes for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, with the clear and logical objective of defending his title.
Currently, the 22-year-old once again leads the standings; based on the current championship table—with a points tally of 281 to 273—his main rival this year appears to be his teammate, Sacha Coenen. He is the twin brother of Lucas Coenen, the current MXGP championship leader.
In addition to these two, the circle of favorites must also include those currently ranked just behind them in positions three through five: Guillem Farres (ESP, Triumph Racing Factory Team), Liam Everts (BEL, Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing), and Camden Mc Lellan (RSA, Triumph Racing Factory Team). Following further back in the rankings, with a somewhat larger points deficit, are Mathis Valin (FRA, Kawasaki Racing Team MX2) and Janis Martins Reisulis (LAT, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing MX2 Team).
Numerous German Riders Enter Home GP via Wild Card
As is the case every year, numerous German riders—both male and female—are seizing the opportunity at the upcoming MXGP of Germany to showcase themselves to the fans on the grand stage of international motorsport and to represent their sponsors.
In the MXGP class, these riders include Maximilian Spies from Ortrand—racing with the number 55, a number he rarely uses—as well as Justin Trache (Chemnitz, #90), Cato Nickel (Schwerin, #131), Tom Koch (Wormstedt, #226), Nico Koch (Braunschweig, #260), Noah Ludwig (Aschersleben, #300), Theo Praun (Füssen, #328), Max Thunecke (Altmersleben, #410), Peter König (Eberswalde, #470), Brian Hsu (Cremona, #781), Marco Fleissig (Illertissen, #931), and Mark Scheu (Grabenstetten, #991). In the MX2 class, Valentin Kees (Schwabniederhofen, #170), Joshua Völker (Bad Liebenstein, #290), and Jan Krug (Pulheim, #511) will take on the world's elite—including Simon Längenfelder.
In the women's world championship class, WMX, a staggering 16 German women are set to compete. Among them, Larissa Papenmeier holds the greatest prospects for success; she finished last season fourth in the world championship standings and won the German round of the series in 2024.
It’s starting up again!
Another Huge Turnout Expected for the MXGP of Germany in Teutschenthal on May 30 and 31
This coming weekend marks the end of the long wait for the next LIQUI MOLY MXGP of Germany in the legendary "Talkessel" (Valley Basin) of Teutschenthal. Thanks to strong advance ticket sales, the host—MSC Teutschenthal e. V. (affiliated with the ADAC)—is confident it can once again deliver a thrilling, spine-tingling motocross festival for its fans.
Ticket demand for the LIQUI MOLY MXGP of Germany—taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2026—has once again surpassed previous levels when compared to the same point in time a year ago. Last year, the event officially drew a total of 30,200 spectators. Consequently, the "Talkessel" is expected to be buzzing with energy once again that weekend. Naturally, Andreas Kosbahn, Managing Director of the host club MSC Teutschenthal, is delighted by this news. Speaking ahead of the event, he stated: "Advance ticket sales are once again running ahead of last year's figures. While—as always—we must wait to see what the weather brings on race weekend and how that impacts sales at the gate, this is, in principle, an excellent foundation for what promises to be another electrifying motocross festival."
Four Classes, Four Doses of Top-Tier Racing Action
Four racing classes are set to line up at the start, three of which feature the absolute elite of the Motocross World Championship. In addition to the premier MXGP category—which shares its name with the series itself—and the "junior" World Championship class, MX2, the Women's World Championship (WMX) will also be on the grid. This is not the case at every venue; while the MXGP and MX2 classes will be contesting their seventh of 19 rounds in Teutschenthal, the women of the World Championship will be making only their second appearance of the year this coming weekend—following their season opener in Lacapelle Marival, France. The fourth class on the program is the European Championship category, EMX250. However, this class certainly need not hide in the shadow of the three World Championship categories; indeed, it serves as the final stepping stone—typically—before entering the MX2 World Championship, a path taken by nearly all of today’s biggest stars.
More Space for Multi-Day Guests
To accommodate the ever-growing influx of fans and ensure their guests enjoy the most pleasant stay possible, the MSC Teutschenthal is providing an additional parking area for motorhomes and campers this year. Spanning approximately six hectares, this area is located in the southern section of the racetrack (though it offers no sanitary facilities or electricity). "We identified this need as early as last year, and the inquiries we’ve received this year have clearly reinforced that demand. We have now addressed this need, and bookings—both for the dedicated motorhome parking area and, of course, for the main campsite—look very promising," explains Mario Sommer, the MSC Teutschenthal official responsible for fan services.
This development is also partly attributable to the fact that, following the reintroduction of the Women's World Championship to the Teutschenthal program—and the subsequent success of female riders from the Netherlands and Belgium—an increasing number of fans from the Benelux region are making the pilgrimage to this historic motocross track near Halle/Saale, in the south of Saxony-Anhalt.
Party Action Follows Race Action
The program at the racetrack once again promises non-stop racing action from dawn till dusk. Saturday serves as a combined practice and race day; starting at 3:00 PM, the WMX and EMX250 classes will hold their first competitive heats. These will be followed—at 4:35 PM and 5:35 PM, respectively—by the qualifying races for the MX2 and MXGP classes, where riders will vie for the weekend's first World Championship points and determine their starting positions for Sunday’s Grand Prix races. Following the second heats for the WMX and EMX250 classes—as well as the warm-up sessions for MX2 and MXGP—on Sunday morning (scheduled to begin at 9:45 AM), the men's GP races will take place in regular rotation throughout the afternoon. Specifically, the fixed start times are 1:15 PM (MX2, Heat 1), 2:15 PM (MXGP, Heat 1), 4:10 PM (MX2, Heat 2), and 5:10 PM (MXGP, Heat 2).
But that’s not all: the party zone will be in full swing on both Friday and Saturday evenings, kicking off as soon as the on-track battles have concluded. On Friday evening, the MDR network brings its "Sputnik Spring Break Tour 2026" to the MXGP of Germany venue in Teutschenthal. The following day—after all the action on the track has died down—the festivities continue with the "Talkessel Night." Single-day tickets for these events are priced at €18 per person, while a combined ticket covering both Friday and Saturday is available for €28.
MXGP 2026 – Travel Information
Due to construction work, Friedrich-Henze-Straße / L 164 in Teutschenthal is closed in the vicinity of the Financial institution until approximately August 31, 2026. Through traffic via Teutschenthal is NOT possible, and there are no facilities for larger vehicles, caravans, or motorhomes to turn around.
We have compiled all recommendations for you below and kindly ask that you pay close attention to this information:
Arriving via the A38 from the direction of Leipzig:
- Continue to Exit 23 (Dreieck Halle-Süd) and take the A143 towards Halle/Magdeburg.
- At Exit 3 (Halle-Neustadt), take the B80 towards Eisleben.
- At the B80/Langenbogen intersection, turn left and proceed via Teutschenthal Bahnhof.
- Drive towards Teutschenthal and follow the signage.
Arriving via the A38 from the direction of Göttingen:
- Continue to Exit 21 (Schafstädt) and proceed via L177/L164/K2147 to Teutschenthal.
- At the Poststraße intersection, turn left and follow the road towards Teutschenthal Bahnhof, adhering to the signage.
Arriving via the B80 from the direction of Eisleben:
- At the B80/Langenbogen intersection, turn right and proceed via Teutschenthal Bahnhof towards Teutschenthal.
- Follow the signage.
Arriving via the B80 from the direction of Halle:
- At the B80/Langenbogen intersection, turn left and proceed via Teutschenthal Bahnhof towards Teutschenthal.
- Follow the signage.
Anniversary at the 2026 MXGP in Teutschenthal
30th Solo World Championship Round in the Legendary "Talkessel" – May 30th and 31st
Once again this year, the "MXGP" Motocross World Championship is making a stop in Teutschenthal. On the final weekend of May, this iconic event in the legendary "Talkessel" (Valley Basin) reaches another milestone: on May 30th and 31st, the host club—MSC Teutschenthal—will stage a round of the Solo Motocross World Championship for the 30th time. Including a round of the 2006 Sidecar Motocross World Championship and the 2013 Motocross of Nations, this dynamic club in southern Saxony-Anhalt will have a total of 32 World Championship events under its belt by the end of what promises to be another magnificent race weekend.
The very first motocross race in Teutschenthal was held on October 15th and 16th, 1966. Then, on July 3rd and 4th, 1971—behind the "Iron Curtain"—a round of the Motocross World Championship took place there for the very first time. That event, the "GDR Grand Prix" in the up-to-250cc class, was won by the Belgian rider Joël Robert on a Suzuki. The next World Championship round followed on June 19th and 20th, 1993, in the Germany that had been reunified in 1990. After another round in 1996, the Motocross World Championship has returned to MSC Teutschenthal annually since 1998—with the sole exception of 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, on May 30th and 31st, 2026, the world's elite motocross riders will compete for championship points in a solo World Championship round for the 30th time. The Club Chairman Speaks on Behalf of the Large Team of Volunteers
"To be honest, we somewhat slept through the 2024 anniversary marking the 30th World Championship race held in the 'Talkessel' [Valley Basin]; however, as far as the solo World Championship is concerned, this year’s timing is actually quite fitting. Furthermore, we aim to once again offer our loyal fans a motocross festival of the highest caliber," says Jens-Uwe Jahnke, Chairman of the MSC Teutschenthal, brimming with anticipation.
Nine World Champions with 19 Titles
Fittingly enough, the starting grids for this year’s two (men’s) World Championship classes—the premier MXGP class (which shares its name with the overall series) and the MX2 class for riders up to 23 years of age—are packed with superstars like rarely before. In fact, nine World Champions are expected at the starting gates, holding a combined total of 19 titles.
The lineup for the premier MXGP class is headlined by five-time champions Jeffrey Herlings from the Netherlands and Tim Gajser from Slovenia, both of whom have triumphed in both the MX2 and the top-tier categories. Two World Championship titles apiece are held by the two Frenchmen, Romain Febvre and Tom Vialle. While Febvre was successful twice in the MXGP class—where he currently stands as the reigning World Champion—Vialle achieved his success in the MX2 class. Similarly, the Latvian Pauls Jonass, the Frenchman Maxime Renaux, the Italian Andrea Adamo, and the Belgian Kay de Wolf all claimed their titles in the "smaller" World Championship class. The ninth World Champion in this elite group is the Franconian rider Simon Längenfelder, who clinched the MX2 World Championship last year and is now competing to defend his title in that very class.
The Deck Is Thoroughly Reshuffled
Thanks to brand, team, and class switches made by several riders, this year’s competition promises to be extra spicy. The two main protagonists of last year's MXGP season—reigning World Champion Romain Febvre and runner-up Lucas Coenen from Belgium—are once again lining up at the start: Febvre in green for the Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, and Coenen in orange for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team.
The situation is quite different, however, for Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser—two riders who underperformed last year due to injuries. "The Bullet," a member of the KTM family since 2009, has switched to the factory Honda HRC PETRONAS team, where he takes the place of the Slovenian Tim Gajser, who had been riding for Honda since 2014. "TiGa243," meanwhile, is seeking a new challenge with the manufacturer featuring the three crossed tuning forks in its logo, joining the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team.
Strong Newcomers
But that’s not all. Following their triumphs in the MX2 World Championship, three riders are making their debut in the premier MXGP class this year: Tom Vialle (World Champion in 2020 and 2022), Andrea Adamo (2023), and Kay de Wolf (2024).
Making his World Championship comeback after three years in the USA, Vialle will compete alongside Herlings on the Honda HRC PETRONAS team; Adamo will now ride a larger KTM for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team; and de Wolf will similarly pilot a more powerful Husqvarna for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. Lucas Coenen serves as a prime example—and a strong indication—that these newcomers should be counted among the favorites even in their rookie MXGP season. Last year, as a newcomer to the class himself, Coenen demonstrated impressively that it is possible to run right at the front from the very start. By the end of the season, he had even claimed the highest number of Grand Prix victories in the premier class, winning six races in total.
More Than Just a Sideshow
While the top riders will certainly take center stage in the motocross "arena" frequently throughout these two exciting days, the program once again features two support classes this year. On the one hand, the WMX Women's Motocross World Championship will host its second round of the 2026 season in Teutschenthal; on the other, the EMX250 European Championship class—serving as the final stepping stone to the World Championship—will also deliver thrilling racing action and entertaining competition.
A Packed Program
Although the detailed timetable has not yet been finalized, it is safe to say that practice sessions for all classes are expected to begin early on Saturday, May 30th, around 8:00 AM. The first racing action of this combined practice and race day kicks off at 3:00 PM with the opening points-scoring motos for the EMX250 class, followed by the WMX. Subsequently, the qualifying races for the MX2 and MXGP classes will get underway, with riders battling for the weekend's first World Championship points as well as their starting positions for Sunday. The MX2 field will be sent on its way at the scheduled time of 4:35 PM, and to close out the day, the starting gate will drop for the MXGP class at 5:25 PM.
Just as on Friday evening, all those eager to celebrate can once again get their fill at the after-race party held in the festival tent.
On Sunday (May 31st), the program begins around 9:30 AM with the second race of a support class. Following the warm-up sessions for the two World Championship categories and the second support race, the MX2 and MXGP classes will take turns competing in their two motos—each lasting 30 minutes plus two laps—starting at 1:15 PM, thereby determining the 2026 Teutschenthal Grand Prix winners.
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