In the latest episode, Paul Malin and Jason Thomas break down the key takeaways from the European pre-season races as the countdown to the 2026 MXGP season intensifies. The pair analyse how several title contenders are already finding their rhythm, with Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings showing strong adaptability on their new machinery.

Young star Lucas Coenen is highlighted as one to watch, wasting no time in making his intentions clear as he pushes for wins early. Meanwhile, Romain Febvre has impressed with his composure, and Maxime Renaux is steadily building momentum ahead of the season opener. Andrea Adamo are Kay de Wolf are talked about in this episode as important Rookies in the mix. The episode also shines a spotlight on standout performances across the classes.

Rising talents such as Sacha Coenen, Mathis Valin, and Ferruccio Zanchi have all delivered eye-catching rides, while reigning MX2 World Champion Simon Längenfelder looks sharp as he prepares to defend his crown. Among the early surprises, Oriol Oliver has shown promising speed in MXGP machinery, and Latvian EMX250 prospect Jekabs Kubilins also gets a nod for his encouraging pre-season races with the MX2 class.

With form lines emerging and confidence building across the paddock, Episode 4 sets the stage for what promises to be a thrilling start to MXGP 2026... and the message is clear: it’s almost go time.