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Jeffrey Herlings set the pace in the MXGP timed practice session with a fastest lap of 1:52.138, a strong statement from the Dutchman on his Honda. Behind him in second place, just over a second back with a 1:53.240, was Lucas Coenen. Tom Vialle secured third position with a 1:53.629, showing impressive speed early in the session. Pauls Jonass slotted into fourth with a 1:53.678, while teammate Romain Febvre completed the top five with a 1:53.750.

Sacha Coenen set the pace in the first MX2 timed practice session of the season with a fastest lap of 1:54.829, a strong start for the young Belgian. Behind him in second place, just over half a second back with a 1:55.577, was reigning and defending champion Simon Längenfelder. Camden McLellan was hot on the heels of the champion with a 1:55.622, as Liam Everts and Mathis Valin rounded out the top five.

Sacha Coenen: “Track is really challenging, it’s kind of hard and soft and you have to be calm on the bike and I managed to do a good lap so I’m looking forward to the races”