Two-time AMA Supercross 250SX East Champion Tom Vialle will make his FIM World Supercross Championship debut later this year after confirming he will compete as a wildcard in the SX1 class at the British GP in Birmingham on 10 October.

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Fresh from his return to the MXGP World Championship, the Frenchman will line up on a 450cc machine in what promises to be one of the standout appearances of the 2026 season. For Vialle, the opportunity marks a return to the SX1 class that has become an integral part of his career following several successful years racing in the United States.

“I’m really excited,” said Vialle speaking on Unfiltered with Kristen Beat. “Now that I’m racing MXGP back in Europe, it was really important for me to keep racing supercross. Doing it with the World Supercross Championship is really amazing for me and I’m really happy to be part of it.”

The 25-year-old established himself as one of the sport’s leading talents during his time in America, capturing back-to-back 250SX East titles before returning to Europe to begin a new chapter with Honda HRC PETRONAS in the premier MXGP class.

While his primary focus remains on competing for MXGP success, Vialle believes maintaining a supercross programme throughout the European winter will play an important role in his continued development.

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“When I was in the US, I raced supercross for most of the year and I really enjoyed it,” he explained. “I really love to race and train, and doing supercross is really important for me. It also helps my motocross season.

“Our season finishes at the end of September and we don’t start MXGP again until late February or early March. That’s almost five months without racing. I wanted to stay busy, keep racing and not lose my supercross skills because I believe it helps my motocross as well.”

Vialle’s 2026 campaign has already brought significant change. After returning to Europe, joining a new team and stepping up to the premier, Vialle has already spent a chunk of time adapting.

“It’s my first year on the 450, so it’s kind of a rookie season,” he said. “Moving back from the US to Europe, getting used to a different team and a different bike has been a lot of change. I won one GP and I’ve been on the podium multiple times, so it’s been a good start. There is still a lot to learn, but that’s the goal this year; to improve and be even stronger next season.”

All set for Birmingham

The British GP will be Vialle’s first experience of World Supercross and its distinctive three-race format, which places a premium on explosive starts, consistency and adaptability across the evening.

Preparation is already underway, with Vialle studying previous World Supercross events to familiarise himself with the format and tailor his approach.

“It’s going to be one of my first supercross races after a couple of months away, and it’s also my first World Supercross event,” he said. “I’ll have to get used to the programme and everything that comes with it, but I’m really looking forward to it.

“I’ve watched quite a lot,” he said. “The first two motos are shorter so they’re more like sprint races, and then the last one is a bit longer. Watching the races helps you understand the format and how you need to approach it.”

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With many of the world’s top supercross riders ready to line up in Birmingham, the Frenchman is eager to measure himself against the Championship’s established contenders.

Vialle has also been impressed by the continued growth of the FIM World Supercross Championship, believing the combination of full-time competitors and high-profile wildcard entries consistently delivers compelling racing.

“There are always a lot of good riders,” he said. “I’m excited to race them and see where I am. I watched a lot of the races last year,” he said. “When you have wildcard riders joining the Championship, it creates different battles and more fighting. It was really exciting to watch.

“Now that I’m back racing MXGP and we have more time during the winter, maybe one day I can race the full World Supercross Championship,” Vialle said. “Hopefully I can fight for the world title. That would be really amazing.”

For now, however, the focus is firmly on Birmingham, where one of motocross’ biggest stars will make his long-awaited World Supercross debut and offer an early glimpse of what could become a much longer journey in the Championship.