Lucas Coenen was unchallenged and an undisputed winner across the sandy layout at Almonte for the Grand Prix of Andalucía as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing moved to the first of nine European-based MXGP rounds on the 2026 schedule.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Almonte:
Almonte made its debut as an MXGP venue, and the circuit in southern Spain, west of Sevilla, provided a sandy and rough course and was greeted by cloudy but mainly bright weather conditions across the weekend. Red Bull KTM travelled to the Grand Prix with Simon Laengenfelder leading the MX2 world championship on his KTM 250 SX-F and hunting their first honors in the MXGP division with the KTM 450 SX-F.
Lucas Coenen started the Grand Prix in the best possible way with a dominant run in Saturday’s MXGP Qualification Heat. The Belgian led from the first lap to the flag and then stretched that authority into a repeat performance for the first moto on Sunday. In the second outing Lucas again bossed the field from the end of the second lap and took the flag by over 14 seconds.
Andrea Adamo was 5th overall. The MXGP rookie finished 7th in the first moto. The Italian then made a top four start in the second moto and guided the #80 machine to the finish line in P4: his best classification yet in just his second GP in the premier class.
Simon Laengenfelder kept steady for a 3-3 scorecard on Sunday in MX2. The World Champion almost seized the second moto holeshot but kept his pace to make sure of 20 points. His top three moto consistency ensured P2 on the box and his second trophy in a row.
Sacha Coenen was another Saturday winner and earned his second consecutive MX2 Qualification Heat victory. On Sunday he led the first moto for three laps until a crash dropped him down to a P6 finish. The Belgian rallied to seal P2 in the second moto which was enough for 3rd on the day and his first rostrum appearance of 2026. KTM currently front the MX2 Constructors standings.
Almonte launched the 2026 EMX European Championship in both the EMX250 and the EMX125 categories with the KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 125 SX in action. Austrian Moritz Ernecker won the EMX125 overall with 1st and 3rd places
MXGP will move north to Frauenfeld in the coming days for the Grand Prix of Switzerland next weekend.
Lucas Coenen, 1st and 1st for 1st overall in MXGP: “My first red plate! I am so pumped at the moment but we all know the season is still so long. The team worked really hard for me after the GP in Argentina and we bounced back pretty good. Fast starts and I passed people quickly here. I then managed the storm. Three wins this weekend: I can’t do better. We’ll try to keep it like that and look to the next round.”
Andrea Adamo, 7th and 4th for 5th overall in MXGP: “A really tough GP, tough track and many bumps but I did my best. 5th overall and I’m really happy with a solid weekend, which is what we need: good start and running near the front to learn as much as possible. Argentina was a big learning experience but also here this weekend. I have the feeling that I still need a bit more physical strength but that will be a matter of time. The speed is really good and I’m pleased about that.”
Simon Laengenfelder, 3rd and 3rd for 2nd overall in MX2: “I was feeling good but not perfect and to beat Camden? There was no chance today. I didn’t take any risks and got into my rhythm. Not too bad, and some decent championship points and each one counts. This is not an easy class. I always try to give my best but sometimes you have to accept the position.”
Sacha Coenen, 7th and 2nd for 3rd overall in MX2: “I had a lot of arm-pump in the first moto and didn’t feel that good. I made a mistake and then couldn’t get a good flow. A good start in the second moto and then I rode my own race. It was tough to keep smooth and I couldn’t push. Anyway, 2nd place, and quite positive in a weekend where I was not at my best.”
Results MXGP Andalucia 2026
1. Lucas Coenen (BEL), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 1-1
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), Honda, 2-2
3. Tim Gajser (SLO), Yamaha, 6-3
5. Andrea Adamo (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 7-4
7. Kay de Wolf (NED) Husqvarna, 10-8
Standings MXGP 2026 after 2 of 19 rounds
1. Lucas Coenen (BEL), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 102
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), Honda, 94
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), Honda, 89
7. Andrea Adamo (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 69
15. Kay de Wolf (NED) Husqvarna, 24
Results MX2 Andalucia 2026
1. Camden McLellan (RSA), Triumph 2-1
2. Simon Laengenfelder (GER), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 3-3
3. Sacha Coenen (BEL) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 7-2
7. Liam Everts (BEL), Husqvarna 6-7
Standings MX2 2026 after 2 of 19 rounds
1. Camden McLellan (RSA), Triumph, 99 points
2. Simon Laengenfelder (GER), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 97
3. Guillem Farres (ESP), Triumph, 80
4. Sacha Coenen (BEL) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 78
7. Liam Everts (BEL), Husqvarna 74