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Herlings wins third MXGP world championship after victory in Turkey

Jeffrey Herlings secured his third world title in the MXGP during the race in Turkey on Sunday.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Herlings wins third MXGP world championship after victory in Turkey — Photo: Gino Maes · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Jeffrey Herlings secured his third world title in the MXGP on Sunday. The 31-year-old motocross rider from the Netherlands clinched the title during a race in Turkey. Herlings had accumulated enough points in the first race to secure the championship.

This is not the first time he has won the world title; he was previously crowned champion in 2018 and 2021. With this victory, he consolidates his status in the motocross world.

Herlings is racing for a new team this season, which according to sources has influenced his performance. After the race, he mentioned that he had been nervous and had only slept three hours before the competition began.

Archive photo: Herlings wins third MXGP world championship after victory in Turkey — Archive photoPhoto: Galka rem · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Following the race, Herlings expressed his relief at winning the title. "I’m glad to have secured the championship," he said, highlighting the pressure he felt leading up to this significant race.

The victory in Turkey marks a highlight in his career, where he has also won the world title in the MX2 three times. It confirms his continued success in the competitive world of motocross.

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