MXGP of Sardegna Qualifying

Date
Sat 11th April 2026 (UTC)
Sat 11th April 2026 (Local)

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2026-04-11T15:10:00

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15:10:00 UTC (17:10:00 Local)

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MXGP

Season
2026

Round
4

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The FIM Motocross World Championship moves to the treacherous dunes of Riola Sardo for the fourth round of the 2026 season. The primary challenge of the Crossodromo Comunale is its deep, shifting sand, which requires immense physical stamina and a specific bike setup to maintain momentum through the power-sapping berms. The objective for the elite riders in both the MXGP and MX2 classes is to secure a top-ten finish in the 20-minute plus two-lap Qualifying Race to earn crucial championship points and a favorable gate pick for Sunday’s motos.

Strategically, the goal for the riders is to find the perfect balance between aggression and conservation, as the track conditions deteriorate rapidly under the hot Mediterranean sun. The tactical focus for sand specialists like Jeffrey Herlings and Kay de Wolf is to utilize their superior technical ability to navigate the massive ruts and square-edged bumps that form in the sand. With the championship standings remaining incredibly tight at the top, the ultimate goal is to exit the Saturday session with maximum points and minimum physical fatigue before the grueling two-moto format on Sunday.

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Jeffrey Herlings and Sacha Coenen demonstrated their sand-riding prowess on Saturday, April 11, 2026, by claiming dominant victories in their respective Qualifying Races. Herlings’ objective was to leverage his recent momentum with his new Honda HRC PETRONAS team, and he did so by executing a brilliant pass on Romain Febvre in the early laps. Despite dealing with a mid-race bout of arm pump, Herlings maintained a controlled gap over the reigning World Champion to secure his first-ever qualifying win at this venue with a time of 25:23.299.

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