The fourth round of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship on Sardinia delivered contrasting fortunes for Latvian riders Pauls Jonass and Janis Reisulis, with Jonass struggling in the MXGP class second race while Reisulis continued his strong start in MX2.
According to verified results from the Sardinian Grand Prix, Janis Reisulis of the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team finished fifth overall in the MX2 class at round four of the championship, maintaining his solid beginning to the 2026 season. His brother Karlis Reisulis placed eighth overall in the same event, as reported by Yamaha Racing’s official news outlet.
In the MXGP class, Pauls Jonass encountered difficulties during the second race at Sardinia. Multiple Latvian media sources confirmed that Jonass had a poor start in the second moto and finished outside the top ten. Subsequent reports indicated that after the race, Jonass was classified in 14th position in the MXGP class second race at Sardinia.
Despite the setback in race two, Jonass showed resilience in the MXGP qualifying sessions earlier in the weekend. During Saturday’s qualifying for the Sardinian Grand Prix, Jonass secured 12th position in the MXGP class, while his compatriot Karlis Reisulis qualified 22nd in the same class.
In the MX2 qualifying session on the same day, Janis Reisulis performed strongly by claiming third place, demonstrating his competitiveness on the Sardinian circuit. His brother Karlis Reisulis qualified 22nd in MX2 during the same session.
The Sardinian round marked the fourth event of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship season, which consists of 20 rounds in total. The seventh round of the season is scheduled to take place at the Ķeguma track in Latvia, providing a home event for the Latvian competitors later in the year.
In race one of the MX2 class at Sardinia, Janis Reisulis had previously finished in fourth position, as reported in earlier coverage of the event. This consistent performance contributed to his fifth-place overall standing in the MX2 class after round four.
The Reisulis brothers have been notable contributors to Latvia’s presence in the international motocross scene, with both competing at the world championship level in their respective classes. Their results at Sardinia reflect the ongoing competitiveness of Latvian riders in the premier off-road motorcycle racing series.
Looking ahead, the motocross world championship will continue its global schedule, with the Latvian round at Ķeguma expected to draw significant attention as the season progresses toward its midpoint.
For continued updates on the FIM Motocross World Championship and Latvian motorsport competitors, fans can follow official championship communications and team announcements throughout the 2026 season.
