| The Dutch rider seals the world title in Race 1 at the Turkish Grand Prix with two rounds to spare, supported by the performance of Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyres | |
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Jeffrey Herlings (Honda HRC PETRONAS) was crowned 2026 MXGP World Champion after Race 1 of the Turkish Grand Prix, securing Pirelli’s 84th world title in the FIM Motocross World Championship. The Dutchman has now won six world titles, having previously claimed MX2 crowns in 2012, 2013 and 2016, and MXGP titles in 2018 and 2021. All six have been achieved on Pirelli tyres, highlighting a long-standing partnership that has seen Herlings compete at the very highest level of world motocross for more than a decade. “We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with Jeffrey Herlings. Winning a world championship is always special, but doing so with a champion who has claimed all six of his world titles on Pirelli tyres makes this success even more significant. Our 84th Motocross World Championship title confirms both the competitiveness of our off-road solutions and the importance of the FIM Motocross World Championship as a development platform for technologies that are subsequently transferred to tyres available to riders and enthusiasts around the world. I would like to congratulate Jeffrey, Honda HRC and the entire Pirelli team, whose daily commitment helps make achievements such as this possible,” said Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Motorcycle Racing Director. Nicknamed “The Bullet” for his exceptional speed, Herlings continues to make motocross history. This season, he has collected eight successes in qualifying races, eight holeshots and 18 race victories from 34 starts. His late-season form proved decisive: five qualifying race wins and five consecutive Grand Prix doubles across the last five rounds enabled him to secure the title with two events still remaining. Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyre range also played an important role in the Dutch rider’s title-winning campaign, particularly the new SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft. Developed to provide outstanding traction, precise handling and consistent performance on medium-soft terrain, it enabled riders to maximise their performance across the wide variety of track conditions encountered throughout the season. The Pirelli SCORPION™ MX range The SCORPION™ MX range for motocross and supercross comprises: SCORPION MX SOFT. Available exclusively in rear sizes, including minicross fitments, it is the ideal choice for the most demanding competition on sand, mud and clay, when paired with a SCORPION™ MX32™ Mid Soft front tyre. SCORPION™ MX32™ MID SOFT. Available in front and rear sizes, it is designed for professional and amateur riders tackling medium-soft terrain, from mud and grass to loose soil. The previous generation also remains available in STADIUM versions for supercross and in minicross fitments. SCORPION™ MX32™ MID HARD. Available in front and rear sizes, it is ideal for medium to hard terrain, from compact ground to gravelly surfaces. A dedicated STADIUM version is also available for supercross. SCORPION MX EXTRA X. Designed for training, it offers outstanding versatility on both medium-soft and medium-hard surfaces, delivering an excellent balance of performance, durability and reliability. |
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