Coenen Brothers Sweep Latvia MXGP, Extend Championship Leads
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What Happened
Red Bull KTM's Lucas and Sacha Coenen achieved a clean sweep at the Grand Prix of Latvia, winning all motos in the MXGP and MX2 classes. Lucas took his fourth overall win of the season with a 1-1 score, while Sacha matched him for his second 1-1 of 2026. The brothers also won both qualification heats on Saturday and controlled both classes on Sunday for the first time this campaign.
Coenen brothers win all motos at Latvia MXGP round 8 of 19
Next race: Italian Grand Prix at Montevarchi
- Lucas Coenen doubles his MXGP championship lead with a 1-1-1 score, now 62 points ahead
- Sacha Coenen wins all three motos in MX2, extending his margin to 37 points over Simon Laengenfelder
- The brothers owned both qualification heats on Saturday for the third time this season
- Andrea Adamo placed 6th overall in MXGP; Simon Laengenfelder finished 13th in MX2 after a crash
“Amazing! I was thinking 'Sacha did it, so now it is on me'. I want to thank the team because they worked their asses off. A bit of history today.”
Why this matters
The Coenen brothers' dominance highlights Red Bull KTM's strength in motocross, with both riders increasing their points advantages in the 2026 FIM MXGP World Championship.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of motocross racing for 450cc motorcycles.
- MX2
- The support class of motocross racing for 250cc motorcycles.
- Moto
- A single race heat within a motocross event.
- Holeshot
- The first rider to enter the first corner, gaining an early lead.
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