Lucas Coenen has undergone surgery to address the sciatic nerve injury he sustained at the Foxhills round of the 2026 MXGP World Championship in mid-July. The young Belgian announced the procedure through his social media channels, bringing an end to several months of discomfort that affected the second half of his season.
Coenen suffered the injury in a crash during the qualifying race at Foxhills, following a collision with Maxime Renaux. He continued to struggle with pain in the months that followed, which eventually took its toll on his campaign. Despite these difficulties, he made a remarkable effort at the Motocross of Nations in Ernée, helping Belgium secure its historic victory alongside his brother Sacha and Liam Everts.
The surgery comes at a crucial point in his career, as Lucas and Sacha are set to move to the United States in 2027, competing in both AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross. With the opening round of the Supercross season scheduled for January 9, his recovery now becomes a race against time.
The procedure also casts doubt on his participation in the Paris Supercross, scheduled for November 21-22, although his absence has not yet been officially confirmed.
Meanwhile, there is speculation that Lucas could make his debut in the 250 class during the Supercross season before stepping up to the 450 class for AMA Pro Motocross. However, neither his racing plans nor his recovery timeline have been officially confirmed.
