Belgium Reclaims Motocross of Nations Title at Ernée
Belgium won the Motocross of Nations at Ernée, ending a 13-year wait and beating Spain by three points. Jeffrey Herlings took first place in both motos for the Netherlands, while Australia's new-look team placed ninth.
At Ernée, Belgium captured the Motocross of Nations title, ending a 13-year gap since its previous success. Spain finished second, three points behind.
The Netherlands’ Jeffrey Herlings won both motos. Australia, competing with a changed team, finished ninth.
The outcome could boost Belgian motocross fans and grassroots participants, strengthening national pride and local interest in the sport. Spain’s narrow second may encourage its riders and supporters despite the near miss. Herlings’ double moto win could raise the visibility of Dutch motocross, while Australia’s ninth-place result with a new-look team may influence how its program is viewed. More broadly, the event may remind casual audiences of motocross’s team-based international competition.