Chinese factory team to debut in MXGP Shanghai in September
(ECNS) -- The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) China Shanghai round will take place from Sept. 11 to 13 at the Haiwan Outdoor Sports Ground in Fengxian District, a suburban area in the southern part of Shanghai, organizers announced at a press conference on Sunday.
As the only Asian stop of the 2026 MXGP season, the Shanghai round will feature four race classes: MXGP, MX2, 250cc and 85cc.
More than 90 riders from 33 teams across 22 countries and regions will compete, including eight world champions.
Among the top names are 19-year-old championship leader Lucas Coenen, five-time champion Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser and 2025 world champion Romain Febvre.
For the first time, a Chinese factory team, Chongqing Junchi Motorsport, will compete alongside international giants such as KTM, Yamaha and Honda, marking a historic milestone for Chinese motocross.
The newly upgraded Haiwan Outdoor Sports Ground features a karting track, grandstands and a professional podium, designed by Yao Qiming, a professor from Tongji University, which is one of China's top engineering schools.
The event will also offer a "day-and-night" experience combining racing with music, food and cultural activities.
(By Helen Mo, intern Li Chengzhan)