Trentino MXGP Preview: Key Competitors and Insights
The Trentino GP, a historic venue since its inaugural event in 1987, will feature eight past winners, including Jeffrey Herlings, who has clinched five victories at the circuit. Currently ranked second in the MXGP World Championship with Honda HRC Petronas, Herlings aims to close the gap on championship leader Tim Gajser this weekend.
Lucas Coenen of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, boasting five wins from the last six GP races, holds the red plate but has yet to secure a podium in Trentino, with his best finish being fourth last year. Coenen’s competitors will look to exploit his previous struggles at this track, particularly with a four-week break following this race.
In the MX2 category, reigning champion Simon Längenfelder has claimed three out of four GP wins in 2026 but seeks his first overall victory at Pietramurata, where he recorded only one podium in 2024. His closest rival, Sacha Coenen, has also failed to achieve a podium here, raising the stakes to improve their records at this iconic circuit.
The EMX250 European Championship visits Trentino for its fourth round, with Francisco Garcia of Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki as the dominant force, winning all but one race this season and having triumphed at this venue last year. Nikolaj Skovbjerg, second in standings, trails by a significant 50 points after his Sardegna victory, while Jake Cannon, also on Kawasaki, is further behind.
In the EMX125 class, Moritz Ernecker of Norman KTM Factory Rookies leads after his latest win in Sardegna, with teammate Ricardo Bauer 32 points off the pace. French rider Sleny Goyer’s recent success has propelled him to third in the standings, as local favorite Andrea Uccellini sits fifth, looking to capitalize on home support.
As the riders transition from the sandy terrain of Sardegna to the rocky challenges of Trentino, the stage is set for an exhilarating GP weekend. Stay tuned for results that could redefine the championship landscape.
