Vialle and Herlings Will Race in 2026 Motocross of Nations
Tom Vialle and Jeffrey Herlings will compete under the Honda HRC PETRONAS banner in France this October.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Motorsports
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Tom Vialle and Jeffrey Herlings are set to represent their respective nations at the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France, this October. They will compete alongside riders Enzo Lopes and Yuki Okura under the Honda HRC PETRONAS team awning.
Why it matters
The event brings together top international talent to compete for national glory, with both Vialle and Herlings aiming to replicate past championship success on the world stage.
Jeffrey Herlings enters the event on a 16-race moto win-streak, while Tom Vialle closed his season with five consecutive podium finishes. Herlings also recently secured a dominant victory at the Dutch Championship in Heerde.
The players
Tom Vialle
Tom Vialle is a professional motocross rider who previously secured a win at the Ernee circuit in 2023.
Jeffrey Herlings
Jeffrey Herlings is a decorated professional motocross athlete known for his extensive winning streaks and 2019 Motocross of Nations title.
Honda HRC PETRONAS
Honda HRC PETRONAS is a professional racing team providing the infrastructure and support for riders competing in major international motocross events.
Enzo Lopes
Enzo Lopes is a professional motocross competitor who will participate under the Honda HRC awning at the 2026 event.
Yuki Okura
Yuki Okura is a professional motocross athlete participating in the 2026 Motocross of Nations for his team.
The details
Riders will organize their efforts under the Honda HRC PETRONAS banner as they navigate the Ernee circuit, a track where Vialle previously claimed victory in 2023. The team will also feature participants Enzo Lopes and Yuki Okura as they look to secure national titles.
Timeline
In 2019, Jeffrey Herlings won the Motocross of Nations in Assen.
In 2023, Tom Vialle won the event at the Ernee circuit.
The 2026 Motocross of Nations takes place in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
The participation of these riders signals a high-stakes effort to shift the current competitive balance between Team France and the Netherlands. Success at this event will define the late-season narrative and establish momentum heading into the following year of professional racing.
Fans tracking the event can expect to see how Herlings' 16-race winning streak impacts the final standings and individual moto results. Vialle's consistency on the podium also positions him as a critical factor in Team France's bid for a title defense.
The takeaway
This event highlights the high level of individual performance required to secure national team victories in international motocross. Readers should follow rider form and qualifying results to understand which teams have the best chance of dominating the Ernee circuit.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Billys Bikes.
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