The future stars of motocross take centre stage this weekend as the 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship heads to Jinín in the Czech Republic, with Team GB aiming to continue its impressive recent record on the world stage.
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A record-breaking field of more than 280 riders from 40 nations will contest the prestigious event across the 125cc, 85cc and 65cc classes, with both individual world titles and the coveted team championship up for grabs.
Great Britain heads into the weekend looking to make it three consecutive team podium finishes after securing third place in both 2024 and 2025. While Team GB is still chasing its first Junior Motocross World Championship team title, another strong performance would continue Britain’s rise among the world’s leading motocross nations.
Team GB Ready for the Challenge
The British squad will once again compete across all three championship classes, with fifteen riders selected to represent Great Britain.
125cc
Drew Stock
Brian Gyles
Harley Marczak
Joel Winstanley-Dawson
Olly Waters
85cc
Harry Dale
Casey Lister
Jett Gardiner
John Slade
Cohen Jagielski
65cc
Jack Waters
Tommy Wood
Roy Townley
Mason Foreman
Blake Marks-Bracey
Team GB will once again be managed by Mark Chamberlain and Stephen Sword as the ACU’s unified national motocross programme continues to develop Britain’s next generation of talent.
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Historic Circuit Hosts the World’s Best
The championship returns to the historic MX-Enduro Park Jinín, a hard-pack circuit around 130km south of Prague that has previously hosted both Grand Prix motocross and the Junior World Championship.
The venue has produced several future stars of the sport, with former Junior World Champions including Jorge Prado, Ken Roczen, Jeffrey Herlings, Jett Lawrence, Pauls Jonass and Conrad Mewse all featuring on its roll of honour.
Tough Competition Awaits
Competition is expected to be fierce in every class.
The 125cc category features 100 riders, with Austria’s EMX125 championship leader Moritz Ernecker among the favourites, while several members of the British squad have already gained valuable experience competing in the EMX125 Championship this season.
In the 85cc class, Britain’s Cohen Jagielski and John Slade return after impressive performances in last year’s 65cc World Cup, while Harry Dale, Casey Lister and Jett Gardiner complete another talented British line-up.
The youngest riders will battle in the 65cc World Cup, where Roy Townley, Jack Waters, Tommy Wood, Mason Foreman and Blake Marks-Bracey will fly the British flag against another hugely competitive international field.
Weekend Format
Saturday is dedicated to practice and qualifying, with riders battling to secure their place in Sunday’s championship races.
The individual results from the 125cc, 85cc and 65cc classes will also combine to decide the overall FIM Junior Motocross World Championship team standings, where Team GB will be hoping to add another podium finish to its growing record.
All of Sunday’s racing will be streamed live on MXGP-TV.
Full Timetable
SATURDAY: 08:00 JMX125 Group A Free Practice, 08:25 JMX125 Group B Free Practice, 08:50 JMX85 Group A Free Practice, 09:15 JMX85 Group B Free Practice, 09:40 JMX65 Group A Free Practice, 10:05 JMX65 Group B Free Practice, 12:30 JMX65 Group A Qualifying, 13:10 JMX65 Group B Qualifying, 13:50 JMX85 Group A Qualifying, 14:30 JMX85 Group B Qualifying, 15:10 JMX125 Group A Qualifying, 15:50 JMX125 Group B Qualifying, 17:00 JMX65 Last Chance Race, 17:35 JMX85 Last Chance Race, 18:10 JMX125 Last Chance Race
SUNDAY: 08:15 JMX125 Consolation Race, 08:45 JMX85 Consolation Race, 09:15 JMX65 Consolation Race, 09:40 JMX65 Warm-up, 10:00 JMX85 Warm-up, 10:20 JMX125 Warm-up, 10:50 Opening Ceremony, 11:40 JMX65 Race 1, 12:15 JMX85 Race 1, 13:10 JMX125 Race 1, 14:30 JMX65 Race 2, 15:15 JMX85 Race 2, 16:10 JMX125 Race 2
