Stop Moaning – MXGP at Foxhill Might Be Exactly What British Motocross Needs

The British round of the MXGP World Championship has officially been announced, and it’s heading back to one of the most iconic venues the UK has to offer: Foxhill Motopark. For many fans, that alone was enough to spark excitement. For others online, however, the reaction has been… less than positive.

Almost immediately after the announcement, social media lit up with criticism. The most common complaint?

That Foxhill is “worn out”, “past its best”, or “overused”.

But here’s where things get interesting.

A large portion of the very same people now criticising Foxhill are also the loudest voices complaining that MXGP only races on soulless, flat, car-park-style tracks with no character. And yet, when a true natural, old-school, elevation-filled British circuit gets the call-up… suddenly that’s a problem too.

You can’t have it both ways.

Foxhill Has Character — And That’s Exactly Why It Matters

Foxhill isn’t meant to be pristine. It isn’t meant to be flat. It isn’t meant to be a supercross-inspired blueprint with every jump built by a computer. What Foxhill offers is raw British motocross, elevation changes, deep ruts, tricky off-camber sections, and a track that rewards riders who can read the ground.

That’s exactly the kind of circuit fans claim they want more of in the MXGP calendar.

Yes, the track has been heavily used. Yes, it’s hosted countless national meetings. And yes, some areas will need work. But that’s precisely where MXGP’s involvement becomes a massive positive, not a negative.

MXGP Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Foxhill in Years

Rather than seeing this as MXGP “turning up to a tired track,” this should be viewed for what it really is:

A full-scale investment into Foxhill’s future.

When MXGP arrives, it doesn’t just bring world-class riders, it brings:

• Major track redevelopment

• Upgraded infrastructure

• Improved viewing areas

• Better access, safety, and spectator facilities

• International exposure for the venue

The level of preparation required for a world championship round means Foxhill will almost certainly receive serious updates and improvements. That doesn’t erase its character, it enhances it. It gives the venue a new lease of life while keeping its soul intact.

In reality, this could be the exact injection of energy Foxhill needs to push it into a new era.

A change for British Motocross on the World Stage. 

There’s no denying that Matterley Basin is an incredible venue. For years it’s carried the flag for British motocross on the world stage, delivering world-class racing, huge crowds, and unforgettable moments. It’s become a staple of the MXGP calendar for good reason.

But sometimes, change is healthy.

Moving the British round to Foxhill isn’t about replacing Matterley, it’s about expanding what British motocross represents globally. Different tracks bring out different styles of racing, and Foxhill offers something completely contrasting to the wide-open, man-made feel of Matterley. It’s tighter, more natural, more unpredictable, and that variety is exactly what a world championship should be built on.

Holding the British MXGP at a new venue injects fresh energy into the series and into the UK scene itself. It shines the spotlight on a different part of the country, a different riding style, and a different fanbase. It reminds the world that British motocross isn’t defined by just one track.

In my opinion

The online backlash feels short-sighted. Criticising MXGP for using “car park tracks,” then turning around and bashing one of the UK’s most natural, iconic circuits, doesn’t add up.

Foxhill hosting MXGP isn’t the sign of a dying track.

It’s the sign of a track being reborn.

If this is handled right, and history suggests it will be, Foxhill could emerge better than ever, and British motocross could gain exactly the momentum boost it’s been crying out for.