Round 15 Philadelphia

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Cairoli – up to four Pro Motocross starts in the area

Antonio Cairoli plans to compete in up to four races in the 2026 Pro Motocross season.

The idea is on the table, but nothing's decided yet: Antonio Cairoli could compete in the USA again this summer. At the MXGP of Trentino, he himself confirmed that up to four appearances in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship are possible. However, nothing is set in stone.

And that actually fits the current situation quite well.

More than just a trip to the USA

The trip to the USA was not a short visit, a PR event, or a nostalgia trip. It was for work. Together with Factory Connection, tests were conducted, comparisons were made, and above all, an attempt was made to better understand the current package.

This broader perspective is particularly important for Ducati. The tracks in the USA are different, the riding style is often more aggressive, starts have a different significance, and rhythm sections are crucial. These are things that can only be simulated to a limited extent in traditional testing.

Progress, but no answers yet.

Internally, there's a consensus that the motorcycle has taken a step forward. More power, better tuning – especially in areas that carry more weight in the US format.

But this is precisely where it gets interesting: progress in testing is one thing. Confirmation in the race is something else entirely.

And that's precisely why the US option even arises in the first place.

Cairoli remains the fixed point

Regardless of whether he himself competes, Cairoli remains a key figure in the project. A lot is coming together at the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team, but not everything is running smoothly yet.

With Calvin Vlaanderen, Andrea Bonacorsi, and Jeremy Seewer, the structure is in place, but consistency is still lacking. Seewer, in particular, demonstrates how delicate the interplay between rider and motorcycle currently is. Cairoli is less the man for the headlines and more the one who helps determine the team's direction from behind the scenes.

Racing as the next step

Should there be a launch in the US, it won't be a comeback in the traditional sense. It's not about "showing he can do it again." Rather, it's about gathering data, testing processes, and seeing the whole package under real-world conditions.

Races often provide the most honest answers, especially when a project is still under development.

Decision? Still open.

Whether Cairoli will actually race in the USA currently depends on several factors – the timeline, the stage of development, and how things unfold in the coming weeks. The option is on the table. But that's all.

But one thing is already clear: if Ducati takes this step, it's not for show. It's because they're looking for answers that they can't get through training and MXGP alone.

Eli Tomac – The title was within reach, yet unattainable.

Eli Tomac sits out the Philadelphia Supercross, thus missing his hopes for a third title.

Up until Cleveland, everything pointed to Eli Tomac finally realizing his long-held wish this season: races where he was there exactly when it mattered. And above all, the feeling that the overall picture was increasingly turning in his favor.

His title fight ends precisely at this stage.

Following his crash in Cleveland qualifying, Tomac will not be starting the next Monster Energy AMA Supercross round in Philadelphia. Medically, he has received good news – no fractures. From a sporting perspective, this changes little. The timing is more significant than the diagnosis.

A season that went in his direction

Until a few weeks ago, this was also his championship. Perhaps not dominant in the classic sense, but always with the title in mind. Four wins, plus podium finishes – and above all, the feeling that he could react at any time when it mattered.

The picture became even clearer after Daytona. While others wavered, Tomac remained consistent. Even minor setbacks didn't really throw him off course. In Nashville, the familiar pattern emerged again: fast in qualifying, convincing in the heat. This was no coincidence. This was a driver who knew exactly when to deliver.

And then, within minutes, everything changes. The main event spirals out of control – a bad start, a crash, only twelfth place. Suddenly there's a deficit that wasn't there before. But nothing that can't be corrected.

Cleveland should provide the answer.

In qualifying, Tomac was near the front and on course. Then came the mistake in the whoops. No spectacular high-speed crash, no obvious trigger – just one moment, but it was enough. And suddenly everything came to a standstill again. Persistent hip problems knocked the 33-year-old out of the title fight.

The third title remains an open chapter.

It's this repetition that sticks in your mind. In 2023, the Achilles tendon injury, just before the title. In 2024, the next setback, just as he was working his way back to the top. Now, in 2026 – again at a point where he had the momentum on his side.

You could call it bad luck. Or it could be part of the sport. Supercross doesn't allow for any gray areas. You're either in – or you're out. And even if you do everything right, one small moment is all it takes to negate months of hard work.

KTM as proof – not as a question mark

This season also revealed something else. The move to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing worked. No settling-in period, no visible adjustment phase. Tomac was competitive from the very first race. Starts, speed, and race intelligence – the overall picture was spot on. Especially on a bike that doesn't immediately suit every rider, that was a clear signal.

He is still at the level to win titles.

Between the present and what is yet to come

The decision to skip Philadelphia is therefore no surprise. At this stage, it's no longer about forcing anything. The focus is on recovery – and on what comes next. Because the AMA Pro Motocross Championship is just around the corner. A different format, different demands, different opportunities.

The season starts again from scratch there.

What will remain of the 2026 AMA Supercross season?

In the end, a familiar picture remains. Tomac was, at times, the driver to beat. The one who set the pace when everything came together.

And once again, this phase is interrupted.

It's not a performance issue. Not a structural deficit. Rather, it's a series of moments that always occur when the title seems within reach. A third Supercross title? Still possible. But postponed once again.

By Ralph Marzahn  April 24, 2026

Roger DeCoster..."The Man"

From MXLarge.com

MXlarge caught up with De Coster and asked him about his career and more importantly how he felt about the famous Namur circuit in Belgium.

Q: Roger, what was one of the things you enjoy the most about racing on the FIM World Motocross Championship?

De Coster: I enjoyed racing in front of a lot of people and I felt it gave me more energy, the more people, the more energy. I think very few riders today understand that they can use the crowd to get extra energy. Ken Roczen for such a young kid, he understands that and he is good at it. Also (Antonio) Cairoli does that, but many riders overlook that. I think some get nervous from it. I won’t say I wasn’t nervous at the races, but as soon as the race stopped it was gone.

Obviously Namur was your favorite circuit, you won there on many occasions.

The first time I went to Namur I rode my bicycle from my house in Brussels. It was like 45 miles and I was 13 years old. My parents didn’t know I did that, it was the year Rene Baeten won the World Championship, it was so exciting. I hadn’t travelled much, I didn’t know where the race track was, went by the sound, the guys were practicing and you heard the 4-strokes echoing through the woods and when they shut off, it was like a really unique sound. Also the smell, everyone used Castrol oil and I can still imagine that feeling today, it was some great memories.

And of course you got to win there on many occasions, like seven or something?

Then to race at Namur and to win there, really great memories. After that first visit to Namur, I always dreamt I wanted to race there, and then I got to race there and I always thought it couldn’t happen, it’s too big a thing to achieve to win there. One thing told me I could do it, and another thing told me I couldn’t do it. It all happened and I am very thankful.

Why was Namur special?

Namur, it is kind of like Monte Carlo for Formula 1 or Wimbledon for Tennis, it was the kind of place with all the history. Such a different course to what we were used to. Some riders looked at it as a demanding track, but other riders looked at it as a place where you could make a big difference. If you set-up your bike correctly, that could make all the difference. I loved Namur, the feeling and the ambience.

KTM confirms Tomac out for Philadelphia Supercross

Potentially returning prior to the end of Supercross season.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has formally confirmed that Eli Tomac will be sidelined for Philadelphia, but isn’t ruling out a return prior to the end of the current 450SX season.

Only three rounds remain in Monster Energy Supercross 2026, with Tomac potentially aiming to line up in Denver and Salt Lake City, pending his recovery.

After exiting Cleveland with pain in his hip due to a crash in Q1, Tomac has been cleared of any broken bones upon further evaluation this week, but the 33-year-old two-time 450SX champion isn’t fit to continue racing at this time – left battered and bruised as a result of the impact.

“Firstly, we are grateful that Eli’s injuries aren’t more severe following his crash last weekend, and recognize that taking the time to recover properly is the right decision,” Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team manager Ian Harrison commented. “Our riders’ health is always the priority and we look forward to having Eli back with us at the races once he is fit and ready.”

In his maiden term together with Red Bull KTM, Tomac has four 450SX main event wins – Anaheim 1, San Diego, Seattle and Daytona – to his credit on the 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, alongside a total of eight podium finishes. He had been in title contention prior to last weekend.

Five continents: WSX lays the foundation for the 2026 season

The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) is taking the next step in its global expansion in 2026. With the announcement of the first five locations, it's clear: the series doesn't just want to grow – it wants to definitively establish itself as an international platform, consciously positioning Supercross outside its traditional markets.

What initially appears to be a simple calendar announcement is, upon closer inspection, a strategic statement.

Calgary as the starting point – continuity instead of experimentation

The season opener on August 8th at McMahon Stadium in Calgary might seem like a new step at first glance. In reality, it's more of a sign of continuity. Canada will thus remain part of the calendar for the third year in a row – a market that is proving increasingly stable for the series.

The choice of timing is no coincidence. The WSX continues to deliberately position itself between the established series and attempts to exploit a gap in the international racing calendar without directly competing with the major US championships.

Return to Europe – with a signal effect

With Birmingham and the Alexander Stadium, the series returns to Europe on October 10th – and thus to a market that has long been considered difficult. The choice of Great Britain is hardly surprising: motorsport tradition, a well-established off-road scene, and a strong affinity for events provide a solid foundation.

At the same time, the question remains how sustainably World Supercross can establish itself in the European market. Past experience has shown that individual events can be successful – but achieving genuine market penetration is a different matter.

Buenos Aires as an emotional anchor point

The stop in Buenos Aires on October 24th is more than just a return. Last year's performance demonstrated the potential of South America – especially when atmosphere and sporting quality come together.

Fan enthusiasm is considered one of the strongest factors in the calendar. The series is now building on precisely that.

Australia remains the favorite

With the race on November 21st on the Gold Coast, the WSX confirms its long-term commitment to Australia. The combination of a motorsport-loving audience and consistently high sporting quality has proven to be a reliable foundation in recent years.

This is less about expansion and more about stability – a factor that has not always been a given in the series' previous structure.

South Africa and the next stage of development

The focus on Africa underscores the championship's global ambitions. Following its premiere in Cape Town last year, the series returns to South Africa in 2026. The final date is still pending, but the direction is clear: World Supercross aims not only to test new markets but also to develop them.

This step will be crucial. Because growth doesn't just mean new locations, but also the ability to keep them on the calendar in the long term.

Between Expansion and Reality

With five confirmed stops on five continents and a sixth race still to be determined, the series is sending a clear message. The mix of established markets and new destinations appears to be a deliberate choice.

At the same time, the central question remains: How sustainable is this growth?

World Supercross continues to walk a fine line between global ambitions and structural stability. The 2026 calendar shows that the ambitions remain high. However, whether this will lead to a long-term fixture in international motorsport will not be decided by individual events – but by the continuity that follows.

BamBam Back!

Barcia returning for final three rounds of Supercross

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Back with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati from Philadelphia.

Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia will return for the final three rounds of the 450SX season, set to make his first appearance since Anaheim 1 when the series arrives in Philadelphia this weekend.

In his debut onboard the Desmo450 MX at the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross opener, Barcia was involved in a scary multi-bike incident and has taken the time to recover from a concussion and transverse process fracture in his back.

Now fit enough to return to competition, 34-year-old Barcia will rejoin teammate Dylan Ferrandis for the final three rounds of Supercross – Philadelphia, Denver and Salt Lake City – before focusing on the Pro Motocross season.

“I am excited to come back for Superross despite there being a lot of unknown,” said Barcia. “I haven’t been on the gate since early January, so obviously a bit of unknown but I am excited to be back with my team, seeing all the fans, and getting back into the swing of things.

“I think it will be a good little warm up before motocross. Obviously it’s a lot different, but a gate-drop is a gate-drop – it will be good to see where the bike is at, have some fun, and see where we are at.”

Barcia is expected to be instrumental in the factory Ducati’s ongoing development in the US alongside Ferrandis, an important part of the Italian manufacturer’s entry into the America-based Monster Energy SMX World Championship.

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Kickstart In It to Win It

Ken Roczen isn’t changing his mindset with a title on the line!

After perfect execution in moto three of the triple crown that saw Ken Roczen win the overall and come within 1 point of Hunter Lawrence’s championship lead, the German is vowinb bot to change his mentality with three races to go in the series and the championship right there for the taking.

Ken said: “It’s’s the same thing, like, you know, you got 4 races to go, and you’re 10 points down, and people think it’s a lot, I don’t think it’s a lot, and this is just how quick it can happen, and that’s why I’m staying in my lane, and that’s why I don’t detour on my mentality, and I’m going to do the same thing here on out. It’s about winning, and if that is not reachable, you make the decision how to make the biggest damage control – you guys might try to get me to change my mentality, but I’m not! (laughs).”

Roczen was asked what he was thinking when he lapped Hunter in the third moto and Ken admitted he couldn’t believe it: “I almost couldn’t believe that he was there, and I was laughing at him. I mean, it can happen to any of us. We can have these triple crown bad rates, especially in the mud.But, honestly, I just had no idea. I was just racing the win and getting the overall, and I had no idea about the points either, which is a good thing, and just really rode my own boot, you know? 

“Just, it’s an incredible feeling, reaching the finish line again, just because before these three motos, especially with the rain, there’s a lot of, not nervousness, but you just never know how it’s going to go, you know? And especially, and I don’t want to mention it, but I’m not having any start. A lot of things can go wrong, you know? So, we executed the start, and then once I had a clear track, because on the parade ride, I really made sure that I knew what rhythms I was going to do, and I just hammered down in the beginning and was able to get a gap.Yeah, it’s, that’s the way to win a race, you know? But, it’s so important not to lose focus, just as the track got more and more tricky, because the longer rhythm lane, you know, you’re taking off in ruts, you’re landing in ruts, and the whoops were pretty technical too, and yeah, it was great.”

Roczen is in the zone right now and this is his best chance of winning the biggest title of his career but Hunter Lawrence is known for his mental strength with both riders knowing how to win championships, this will be a test of execution under pressure for two riders who have overcome a lot in their career to be in the position they are in.

It will be a great story whoever wins.