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4 May 2026 · RaceMeUp Admin
Hunter Lawrence cuts Ken Roczen’s lead to a single point at Round 16 (May 2, 2026); Haiden Deegan wraps the West season in style; Ducati confirms MX2 factory entry as MXGP issues updated regulations.
Lawrence reduces Roczen’s lead to one point with a dominant Round 16 win; Salt Lake City becomes a straight head-to-head for the championship.
Hunter Lawrence produced a dominant Main Event performance in Denver (May 2, 2026), building a gap large enough to convert to his fifth win of the season and swing momentum away from Ken Roczen. Roczen finished second and retained a razor-thin one-point advantage in the standings; Eli Tomac salvaged third in a strong return. The result eliminates Cooper Webb from championship contention and turns the Salt Lake City finale into a winner-take-all match. The tactical consequence is clear: starts and clean mains will eclipse long-term points management — whoever controls the first laps controls the title destiny.
Haiden Deegan closes the Western divisional schedule with another win, extending season records and heading to the East/West Showdown as the man to beat.
Haiden Deegan continued his season-long run of dominance in the 250 West division, taking the win in Denver to close the divisional regular season with seven victories. Deegan lapped into the top 10 and controlled the race from the front, confirming both individual and manufacturer milestones for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. With the West title decided, attention turns to Salt Lake City where Deegan will contest the Showdown in what could be a defining 250SMX moment in his career.
MXGP confirms 2026 regulations and welcomes a high-profile manufacturer entry into MX2 — Ducati’s Desmo250 will race under Beddini Racing.
In Monaco the MXGP Commission and FIM approved the 2026 Motocross World Championship and technical regulations, formalizing the rule framework for MXGP, MX2, Women’s and junior classes. Separately, Ducati Corse Off-Road announced the Desmo250 MX will contest MX2 in 2026 with Team Beddini Racing and young Italian riders Ferruccio Zanchi (MX2) and Simone Mancini (EMX250). Ducati’s entrance into MX2 marks a significant manufacturer initiative that could reshape competition and development activity within the category.
Championship picture
FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 standings. The main value here is the points picture and how the latest movement affects riders, teams and the balance of the title fight. 1. Simon Längenfelder 244 pts; 2. Sacha Coenen 241 pts; 3. Guillem Farres 204 pts
Championship picture
AMA Supercross 250 East standings. The main value here is the points picture and how the latest movement affects riders, teams and the balance of the title fight. 1. Cole Davies 206 pts; 2. Seth Hammaker 180 pts; 3. Daxton Bennick 160 pts
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5FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 standings
1. Simon Längenfelder 244 pts; 2. Sacha Coenen 241 pts; 3. Guillem Farres 204 pts
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AMA Supercross 250 East standings
1. Cole Davies 206 pts; 2. Seth Hammaker 180 pts; 3. Daxton Bennick 160 pts
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Supercross Round #16 Recap | Denver | May 2, 2026
Hunter Lawrence Grabs Championship Momentum in Denver to Set Up Monster Energy Supercross Final Showdown Haiden Deegan Continues Reign of Dominance in 250SMX West Division The penultimate race of a h…
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FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP standings
1. Lucas Coenen 231 pts; 2. Jeffrey Herlings 227 pts; 3. Tom Vialle 206 pts
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MXGP World Championship standings
After Grand Prix of Trentino (ITA): 1. Lucas Coenen 231 pts; 2. J. Herlings 227 pts; 3. Tom Vialle 206 pts
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4 May 2026
By RaceMeUp Admin
Standings
250 East
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Davies | 206 |
| 2 | Seth Hammaker | 180 |
| 3 | Daxton Bennick | 160 |
| 4 | Coty Schock | 137 |
| 5 | Nate Thrasher | 133 |
| 6 | Devin Simonson | 122 |
| 7 | Jo Shimoda | 100 |
| 8 | Henry Miller | 92 |
| 9 | Derek Kelley | 79 |
| 10 | Nick Romano | 65 |
250 West
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiden Deegan | 215 |
| 2 | Levi Kitchen | 155 |
| 3 | Max Anstie | 148 |
| 4 | Ryder DiFrancesco | 147 |
| 5 |
450
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Roczen | 332 |
| 2 | Hunter Lawrence | 331 |
| 3 | Cooper Webb | 297 |
| 4 | Eli Tomac | 275 |
| 5 |
MX2
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Längenfelder | 244 |
| 2 | Sacha Coenen | 241 |
| 3 | Guillem Farres | 204 |
| 4 | Liam Everts | 202 |
| 5 |
MXGP
| Pos | Rider | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Coenen | 231 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Herlings | 227 |
| 3 | Tom Vialle | 206 |
| 4 | Tim Gajser | 198 |
| 5 |
| 130 |
| 6 | Michael Mosiman | 107 |
| 7 | Hunter Yoder | 107 |
| 8 | Cameron McAdoo | 106 |
| 9 | Parker Ross | 82 |
| 10 | Joshua Varize | 80 |
| 251 |
| 6 | Chase Sexton | 212 |
| 7 | Joey Savatgy | 194 |
| 8 | Malcolm Stewart | 189 |
| 9 | Justin Hill | 172 |
| 10 | Jorge Prado | 169 |
| 185 |
| 6 | Janis Martins Reisulis | 170 |
| 7 | Mathis Valin | 159 |
| 8 | Karlis Alberts Reisulis | 150 |
| 9 | Valerio Lata | 133 |
| 10 | Kay Karssemakers | 114 |
| 191 |
| 6 | Maxime Renaux | 178 |
| 7 | Ruben Fernandez | 146 |
| 8 | Kay de Wolf | 144 |
| 9 | Andrea Adamo | 138 |
| 10 | Calvin Vlaanderen | 110 |
