MXGP of Argentina Race 1

Date
Sun 8th March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 8th March 2026 (Local)

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2026-03-08T16:15:00

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16:15:00 UTC (13:15:00 Local)

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MXGP

Season
2026

Round
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The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship reaches its first major milestone with Race 1 of the MXGP of Argentina. Following a high-intensity qualifying day that saw the field grappling with the brand-new, volcanic-soil circuit in Bariloche, the premier class is set for a 30-minute plus two-lap sprint. This race is a significant historical marker, as it is the first time the world championship has competed at this specific lakeside venue in Patagonia, and the first time we see the Red Bull Ducati Factory team on a Sunday start line.

All eyes are on Lucas Coenen, who enters Race 1 with the first gate pick after his stunning victory in Saturday's Qualifying Race. However, he faces the ultimate test of nerves against the sport's most decorated veterans. Jeffrey Herlings (Honda HRC Petronas) and Tim Gajser (Monster Energy Yamaha) start side-by-side, both looking to prove that their off-season brand switches have not dulled their championship-winning speed. With the soft, sandy surface expected to rut up significantly after the morning's support races, the start will be more critical than ever; those who find traction on the uphill start straight will have a massive advantage in navigating the 21 technical turns of the Bariloche track.