Tom Vialle and Honda HRC Petronas got their 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship campaign off to an incredible start in Argentina. After collecting two 250SX titles in America, the former world champion returned to the world stage with a point to prove, and he did exactly that.

Vialle was one of the most intriguing storylines heading into the season, with many unsure where the Frenchman would slot into the MXGP field. Now, with a qualifying race win already under his belt and an overall podium, he has exceeded many realistic expectations ahead of his debut. With arguably one of the best bikes beneath him, the Frenchman could be a sneaky pick to contend for the title across the remaining eighteen rounds.

Tom Vialle: It feel really nice to be here, up on the podium. I didn’t really know what to expect coming in, because there is a lot of good riders in the GPs. Obviously yesterday was good and I felt comfortable taking the win in the qualification race. Then today, again I was feeling good and it was nice to lead some of the race before Jeffrey passed me. My intensity was pretty good in the first few laps, but I did make a couple of mistakes later, but overall I am very happy with my first weekend with Honda HRC PETRONAS.