Jeffrey Herlings Crowned MXGP World Champion with Honda HRC PETRONAS
Winning the Turkish Grand Prix, Jeffrey Herlings declared his championship in his first season with Honda HRC PETRONAS.
Honda HRC PETRONAS rider Jeffrey Herlings secured the MXGP world championship, the premier class of the series, at the Turkish Grand Prix held on September 5-6.
Season Start and Argentina Victory
Starting to race with the Honda HRC PETRONAS team in the 2026 season, Jeffrey Herlings managed to make a very strong start to the season with his victory at the Argentine Grand Prix.
Consistent Performance Throughout the Season
Displaying a superior performance in the remainder of the season, the successful rider solidified his place at the top by securing a total of 10 race victories up to the end of the 16th round.
Championship Secured at the Turkish GP
Winning all the stages of the Qualifying Race, Race 1, and Race 2 held at the Turkish Grand Prix, Jeffrey Herlings guaranteed his third MXGP world championship with two rounds remaining in the season.