Another great performance by Red Bull KTM factory rider, Lucas Coenen as he takes victory in the MXGP of Spain. The Belgian teenager showed all the class of being the future world champion and his 1-1 results showed he will again be a serious contender in 2026.

Lucas Coenen: “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.”

Camden McLellan: “It’s been an incredible GP here in Spain with my first ever overall win, and also a first overall victory for Triumph, which is a really special feeling. I felt solid throughout the whole week and carried that into the weekend, so it all came together when it mattered. I can’t thank the team enough! We’ve got a great bike and a fantastic group of people around us, and this result is a reflection of everyone's hard work. I’m really happy to now have the red plate and I’m excited for the rest of the season.”

Jeffrey Herlings: The goal is to get podiums, and I’ve done that in Argentina and now here so I have to be happy with that. I need to improve my Saturday performances because I have dropped a lot of points there, but I’m in a good position and we still have 51 races to go, so there is plenty of racing left and in Argentina I was the best, and today I was second best. I was a little bit sore after the crash yesterday but no excuses, I rode as well as I could and I’m still in a good position so I want to keep it rolling.

Tim Gajser: It was another weekend of fighting for us, but the work we put in really paid off and the result was even better than last time. Overnight we made some changes and kept working from the first session through to the races. I feel like we’re moving in the right direction. There’s still room to improve, but the progress is clear. I want to say a big thank you to the whole team, because in the challenging moments it’s important to stay united, and that’s exactly what we did. To be back on the podium after two rounds is a great feeling, and hopefully we can keep building from here.

Maxime Renaux: It was a solid day here at the Spanish GP. Of course, I’m a bit disappointed to miss out on the podium, but we scored good points in the Qualifying Race, which is important for the championship. I feel like I still have more to give in the upcoming races. The goal now is to keep improving quickly and move in the right direction, because I believe I have what it takes to fight at the front.

Simon Laengenfelder: “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: “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.”

Valerio Lata: After yesterday, I knew I had to step up and perform at a higher level and just start to show the speed I am capable of. Already the first moto was an improvement, with a good start and staying inside the top 10, but I still felt I could do better and the second moto was much more of what I hope and expect. I got another good start and made a couple of passes around the first three corners to move into second, which is where I stayed for the majority of the race. I dropped a couple of spots at the end, but there is still a lot of positives and I’m glad to be heading to Switzerland with much more confidence.

Guillem Farres: “Overall, it was a really strong weekend for me. After free practice we made some changes to the bike that made a big difference, and from there I had a good feeling, finishing fifth in time practice and then third in the qualifying race, which gave me a strong gate pick for Sunday. In the first moto I got a good start, quickly moved into second, and after the leader went down, I was able to take over and control the race to the finish. It was a great feeling to win and to be battling with the front guys all the way. Unfortunately, in the second moto we had a small issue that led to a DNF, which is part of racing, but it was a bit frustrating as I felt like we had the chance to leave with the red plate and a solid points lead. Still, there are a lot of positives to take, and I’m happy to be in a position to fight in the championship. Now the focus is on bouncing back in Switzerland and keeping the momentum going.”

Andrea Adamo: 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.”

Ruben Fernandez: I gave it everything I had this weekend to try and tough it out for my fans and give back to everyone who came to support me this weekend. The first race, I got taken out right on the first corner which made things really difficult, but I got all the way up to 12th which I was happy with. Then in race two, I got a much better start, but having to work so hard in the first race and just not feeling so great all weekend caught up with me and I dropped down the field. In the end, 11th is all I could do but I do want to thank the crowd and hopefully I can get back to my best next weekend.

Tom Vialle: I’m not totally happy with the end result, but there were definitely some good points and at the end of this GP, I sit third in the championship which is still positive and overall I’m in a good place. This was a tough track and while my speed was good, and I got some good starts over the weekend, I know there is still a lot to work on. The GP weekend is something I still have to get used to a bit, but after two GPs, to have held the red-plate, won a qualifier, and been battling up front in the motos I have to be pleased with the start to the season.

Janis Reisulis: It was another really positive weekend for me. I was able to keep my flow right through to the end of the races, which is something I’ve been working on, and I think that comes down to having a stronger mindset both before and during the race. That allowed me to keep fighting with the front group and I made some good passes on experienced riders. Overall, it was a very encouraging weekend, and we’ll keep building from here.

Karlis Reisulis: I feel like it could have been better, as I know I have more in me. My main struggle at the moment is finding that consistent race rhythm. Once I get a bit of arm pump it becomes harder to stay relaxed and ride the way I want to. That’s something I need to keep working on – staying calm and managing it better. The second moto was an improvement for me; even if the result wasn’t much different, the feeling on the bike was better, which is a positive to take away.

Kay de Wolf: “Honestly, I’m really happy to be back racing. It’s been a tough few weeks with the injury, so just lining up again and finishing both motos feels good. I’m not at 100% yet, but I could feel it getting better every time I was on the bike. The speed is there, I just need a bit more time and race rhythm. Overall it’s a solid start to my MXGP journey, and we’ll keep building from here.”

Liam Everts: “It was a tough weekend with the conditions, the track was really demanding physically. I hurt my ankle quite badly in timed practice, so Sunday was about managing that and getting through the races. I think both motos were quite solid - I stayed consistent and didn’t make big mistakes, which was important here. It wasn’t easy, but I’m happy to come away with 29 points - I would have signed for that this morning. Of course I would like a bit more, but we’re close and the base is good, so we keep building.”