BARILOCHE (Patagonia, Argentina) 7 March 2026 – The stunning landscapes of Patagonia once again provide a spectacular backdrop as the MXGP paddock returns to Argentina for the YPF MXGP of Argentina, this year hosted for the first time in Bariloche. The 2026 season opener begins in a breathtaking setting surrounded by mountains and lakes, with a vibrant atmosphere already building throughout the paddock ahead of the weekend’s racing.
Ahead of the opening Grand Prix of the season on Friday, the MXGP and MX2 riders gathered for the traditional family photo, bringing together the championship’s stars in a symbolic moment to mark the start of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship. The riders posed together on the Skybox and podium, joined by Infront Moto Racing CEO & President David Luongo and FIM/CMS Director Antonio Alia Portela.
Then the MXGP class participated in an exciting Photo shooting on their bikes, adding another dimensions and point of view of the incredible line-up!
MXGP Family Photo
MX2 Family Photo
MXGP Group Photo on Bikes
Download the HD photos below:
All the photos from the YPF MXGP of Argentina will be available HERE.
The races will be broadcasted LIVE on MXGP’s streaming service www.MXGP-TV.com, while results throughout the weekend will be available
You can find the complete results HERE.
TIMETABLE (Local Timing UTC-3)
SATURDAY: 09:15-09:45 Blåkläder Start Practice MX2, 09:50-10:20 Blåkläder Start Practice MXGP, 10:45 MX2 Free Practice, 11:15 MXGP Free Practice, 13:20 MX2 Time Practice, 14:00 MXGP Time Practice, 15:25 MX2 RAM Qualifying Race, 16:10 MXGP RAM Qualifying Race.
SUNDAY: 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 12:15 MX2 Race 1, 13:15 MXGP Race 1, 15:10 MX2 Race 2, 16:10 MXGP Race 2.
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