MXoN 2026: Great Britain disqualified, from 7th to 32nd
The newsroomUpdated on November 5, 20263 minMotocross of Nations 2026: Great Britain, seventh on track, is disqualified for non-compliant fuel and dropped to 32nd and last place in the final results.
Key point
A month after the Motocross of Nations, Great Britain, seventh on track, is disqualified for non-compliant fuel and dropped to 32nd and last place.
Great Britain has been disqualified from the 2026 Motocross of Nations. Seventh on track, the team is dropped to 32nd and last place in the final classification after non-compliant fuel was found in the post-race technical inspections. The news came out on 5 November 2026, a month after the event, which ran from 2 to 4 October.
What happened
According to the updated results, one of the British riders used non-compliant fuel. Ben Mustoe's results have been removed, and the whole team falls to the bottom of the table. The decision was taken by Race Direction after a fuel-related technical irregularity came to light in inspections carried out after the event.
The revised classification is now on the official MXGP website. The sources consulted do not say which fuel was involved, nor what the disqualification means for the places of the other nations.
The ACU's reaction
The ACU (Auto-Cycle Union), Britain's governing body, issued a statement. It and Team GB say they acknowledge and accept the decision. It states there is no suggestion that the irregularity gave a competitive advantage or was deliberate: no intentional wrongdoing is alleged.
The ACU and the team are reviewing how the irregularity occurred and will work with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to prevent a repeat. The federation stresses that compliance with technical rules is absolute and says it is disappointed, while remaining committed to competing with integrity.
A heavy blow for Great Britain
The seventh place was Great Britain's best result at the Motocross of Nations in five years. The result is now wiped: the team goes from seventh to last of 32 places.
No separate explanation from the FIM or MXGP had been published when the sources were written.
The decision therefore stands, accepted by both the federation and the team, and the updated classification is the one now published. Fans who followed the event live will notice that the final order no longer matches what they saw on track, as the result is based on the post-event inspections.
Key takeaways
- Event: Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations 2026, 2 to 4 October.
- Decision: Great Britain disqualified for a fuel irregularity.
- Classification: from 7th to 32nd and last place.
- Reaction: the ACU accepts the decision and alleges neither advantage nor intent.
The editorial team will follow any clarification from the FIM and MXGP.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Great Britain disqualified from the 2026 Motocross of Nations?
Because of a fuel-related technical irregularity found in the technical inspections after the event. According to the updated results, one rider used non-compliant fuel.
Where does Great Britain now rank?
Seventh on track, the team is dropped to 32nd and last place in the final classification.
Does the ACU allege cheating?
No. The ACU says there is no suggestion the irregularity gave an advantage or was deliberate, and that it accepts the decision.
Sources
- MX Vice — Great Britain disqualified from the 2026 MXoN
- GateDrop — Team GB disqualified from the 2026 MXoN
- Motocross Planet — Great Britain disqualified
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