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Seth Hammaker Resigns With Kawasaki

World Supercross Coming Soon!

2026 World Supercross – Webb v Anderson?

If the 2026 World Supercross season can be half as exciting as the adrenalin-filled title decider was between Jason Anderson and Joey Savatgy with Christian Craig thrown in for good measure, it will be another can’t miss season with the unique three short motos accelerating the intensity at every round.

Unfortunately for his championship hopes, Joey Savatgy remains on the sidelines with injury for round one in Calgary but taking his place will be Dean Wilson who always adds some colour and speed to any event.

Jason Anderson, the defending champion, will be there to defend his title, but it won’t be easy with new recruit, Cooper Webb, coming in to make his mark in the international championship. Webb will be on a Star Yamaha for round one but is expected to be on team Tedder KTM for round two and the rest of the series – but he won’t have much testing time before his debut on the team in England!

How Webb adapts to KTM and the new team with such short notice will be interesting, but Webb is one of the most determined riders out there and if you give him and inch he will take a mile – and he knows how to win championships.

An interesting change to this season is the fact the riders will be allowed to pick different gates in all three motos – remember last year when Deegan had to take the last gate pick each time because he missed gate pick forcing him to the outside for ever moto? Now the rider will be able to choose whatever gate they want based the available options pending their timed qualifying position.

A rider who should not be overlooked this season is Justin Hill who will be on his more familiar KTM machinery and anywhere, anytime can run with anyone. With the sprint moto format, Hill should be in the mix along with the also very talented Christian Craig who was right in the mix last year for the title until mistakes in the final round cost him.

In MX2 the favourite will be Max Anstie as the Brit looks to defend his title but this year he will have Cameron McAdoo to contend with as well as the increasingly impressive Devin Simonsen. Brian Hsu is an interesting addition on the Stark with the former factory Suzuki rider having no lack of talent but can he pick the Supercross game up quick enough to contend for podiums? 

Jake Cannon won’t be at round one this weekend but the Aussie will be out to impress once his EMX250 season is over in MXGP, as he seeks to show the Americans he can ride Supercross as well as outdoors. Kyle Peters can never be counted out and Crockett Myers was a rapidly rising star Stateside and could impress in World Supercross this season.

Jack Chambers, Cole Thompson, Michael Hicks, Henry Millar, Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman are all capable of getting amongst it and are not afraid of being aggressive in the short, sharp races but the question remains who can beat Max Anstie – Cameron McAdoo will be hoping he is the one that can.

Will Zack Be Back?

Triumph Continues to Build Success!

Triumph on the road to success: Why the MXGP entry in 2027 will still start from scratch

Three years ago, Triumph launched its factory program in the Motocross World Championship. Today, the British manufacturer, with Guillem Farres and Camden McLellan, is competing for race wins, podium finishes, and even the MX2 riders' and manufacturers' world championships. The development has been significantly faster than many observers anticipated. Nevertheless, the team remains grounded and views its planned entry into the MXGP class in 2027 as a completely new chapter.

Farres and McLellan were not a given.

From team manager Vincent Bereni's perspective, the team's sporting success is closely linked to its two current riders. When Triumph signed Guillem Farres and Camden McLellan, neither of them were on the wish list of the major factory teams. However, the team was convinced that both possessed the potential to establish themselves at the top of the sport.

This assessment now appears to be confirmed. Both riders have already worn the red plate this season, with Farres currently leading the MX2 World Championship. For Triumph, this is a confirmation of their own youth development program and their ability to identify talent early on.

The starts remain McLellan's biggest problem.

While Farres regularly manages strong starts, McLellan often loses crucial positions in the opening meters. Although both riders are on the same motorcycle, Triumph sees potential to further refine the setup to better suit McLellan's riding style.

At the same time, the team wants to avoid focusing solely on this issue. Concentrating only on starts risks neglecting other important areas. Therefore, Triumph continues to work on solutions without making it the sole development goal.

Interestingly, the team is not currently focusing on any specific setup for the start. Instead, they are concentrating primarily on providing the driver with the best possible support during the starting procedure.

The biggest development step was achieved in winter

Although Triumph was competitive in its first year, the second season, in their own estimation, was not quite as successful as hoped. Therefore, the team invested significantly more time over the past winter in further developing the motorcycle.

Particular attention was paid to the chassis. Together with numerous smaller changes to the overall package, these adjustments ensured that the machine performed much more consistently this season.

Bereni considers Triumph's current lead in the constructors' championship an extraordinary success. After all, the team is competing against manufacturers like Honda, Yamaha, and KTM, who can draw on decades of experience in motocross.

Success is not guaranteed

Despite the recent results, Triumph is by no means satisfied. The team firmly believes that the balance of power in motocross can shift at any time. That's precisely why they want to capitalize on the current phase while simultaneously continuing their consistent development.

Those in charge know that there are no guarantees in motorsport. What works today might not be enough next year.

MXGP will be a completely new challenge

Parallel to the title fight in MX2, preparations are underway for entry into the MXGP class.

It is now confirmed that Mikkel Haarup will return to the factory team in 2027. The Dane was one of the first riders in the Triumph project and is currently gaining valuable experience on the 450cc machine in the USA. As things stand, Triumph will also field a second rider in the MXGP series.

Despite all the preparations, the team sees the move to the premier class as a complete fresh start. While the experience gained in MX2 is valuable, new challenges await in MXGP. There, Triumph will once again face manufacturers who have been active in this category for decades and have accumulated a great deal of expertise.

The USA provides valuable insights

That hair up is currently in American Motocross Championship Being on the move brings additional advantages to the project. Particularly in engine development, numerous data points flow directly into the engineers' work.

At the same time, the team makes it clear that conditions in Europe differ significantly from those in the USA. Tracks like Lommel or other classic European sand and hard-packed circuits place completely different demands on rider and motorcycle.

Therefore, despite the positive findings from the USA, Triumph expects to have much to learn in its first MXGP season.

With momentum into the next expansion phase

Three years after entering the Motocross World Championship, Triumph has quickly developed into a title contender. The progress of the past few months confirms the chosen path, while the team remains realistic.

While Guillem Farres and Camden McLellan are fighting for crucial points in MX2 this season, the focus is already on 2027. For Triumph, the next big chapter begins then with their entry into the MXGP class – and although the starting position is significantly better today than it was three years ago, the team consciously views this step as a new beginning.

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Tom Vialle talks about his MXGP restart

  After three successful years in the USA, he returns Tom Vialle 2026 with the Honda HRC PETRONAS Team Back on the MXGP stage – and with one of the most exciting steps of his career. The two-time world champion is making the move up to the 450cc class and will compete for the first time in the premier category of the Motocross World Championship. New bike, new team, new opponents – and at the same time, familiar territory in Europe.

Before the start of the season, the Frenchman answered questions from the international press about his return from America, the switch to the 450, his expectations for his first MXGP year and the special motivation that drives him.

Tom, after three years in the USA you're back in Europe and will be competing in the MXGP class on the 450 for the first time in 2026. How was the transition for you?

It was actually a nice return. I spent three years in the USA and before that four years here in Europe. Adjusting wasn't a huge adjustment; I quickly got back into the rhythm. Of course, the 450cc bike is new to me—this is my first season in this class—so there's still a lot to learn.

What was the biggest challenge when switching to the 450cc class?

Definitely the bike. The 450's performance is completely different, plus there's a new team and new opponents I've never raced against before. I've been riding the Honda since November and we've done a lot of testing to find a good setup I'm happy with. But testing and training is different from racing GPs – that will be the real test.

You've already achieved tremendous success in the 250cc class, both in the USA and in the World Championship. What are your expectations for your first 450cc season?

It's hard to say exactly. I've only just finished my first 450cc race. GP races are completely different from preparation races. The first step is to get on the podium and, if possible, fight for wins. Consistency is key because the season is long – almost 20 GPs. I want to be at the front every weekend and improve throughout the season.

How does racing in Europe differ from your time in the USA?

The tracks are different, the format is different – ​​in MXGP we have two race days and a long weekend. I know the European tracks, but I need to get used to the rhythm again. However, I spent four years here in the 250cc class, so I think I'll adapt quickly.

A third World Championship title would put you in a special position historically. Is that something that motivates you?

To be honest, I didn't even know that before. But of course, that would be a dream. Right now, I'm focused on developing in the 450cc class. If we can compete for titles someday, that would be fantastic.

Chase Sexton mentioned that he'd like to see you at the Motocross of Nations in Ernée. Would that be a particular goal for you?

Motocross of Nations is always something special, especially in France. I was there in 2023 and we won – that was one of the best weekends of my life. If I'm selected, I'd love to race again and compete against Chase. We've trained together a lot, but we've never actually battled each other on the track.

How would you describe your starting position before the first GP in Argentina?

I feel well prepared. We've worked hard, the bike is at a good level, and I've quickly readjusted to Europe. Now it's about putting that into practice in the race and progressing step by step.

Red Bull Romananiacs

Manuel Lettenbichler: Seventh victory at the Red Bull Romaniacs

 Ralph Marzahn 

Manuel Lettenbichler has added another chapter to his impressive success story at the Red Bull Romaniacs. The KTM factory rider won this year's edition of the hard enduro rally in Romania with a clear lead, thus equaling the previous record holder. It was already his seventh overall victory in one of the toughest off-road races in the world.

Early lead and no period of weakness

As usual, the event kicked off with the prologue in the streets of Sibiu. After Lettenbichler had already won the qualifying round, he finished the spectacular final in third place.

However, the German driver's true strength lay in the off-road section. On the very first off-road day, he secured a victory with a lead of almost eight minutes, taking the overall lead. A day later, he extended his advantage to more than 19 minutes with another stage win.

Lettenbichler remained the man to beat on the third day of off-road racing. Although he was beaten by less than a minute in the day's standings after a close duel, his lead in the overall standings was never seriously threatened.

Dominance on the final day

On the final day of racing, the 27-year-old left no room for doubt. With a superb ride, he won the final stage by 44 minutes, securing his overall victory.

At the finish line, his lead was more than an hour – a demonstration of strength rarely seen at the Red Bull Romaniacs. With his fourth consecutive victory at the event, Lettenbichler also set another impressive record.

"I never would have expected that."

His reaction at the finish line was correspondingly emotional. “To be honest, it’s hard to put into words. As I rode across the last meadows, I couldn’t help thinking about how far my journey in the sport has taken me. I never would have imagined winning the Red Bull Romaniacs for the seventh time.”

Lettenbichler particularly appreciates the effort this race demands every year. "Every victory here means an incredible amount of work and preparation. That's why this success is so special." He also enjoyed the course despite its enormous challenges. "There were some incredibly difficult sections. Nevertheless, I was able to ride my own race and really enjoy the final day. Crossing the finish line is always a fantastic feeling."

Focus on the Hard Enduro World Championship

With his triumph in Romania, Manuel Lettenbichler continues his extraordinary run of success. Seven victories at the Red Bull Romaniacs speak for themselves and once again underline his exceptional status in hard enduro racing.

Following the success in Romania, the focus now shifts back to the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. August 20th to 22th stands with Come on Orza The fourth round of the World Championships is on the program in Sweden. Lettenbichler wants to prove his strong form there once again.

Jeffrey Herlings on his win at Lommel

Jeffrey Herlings dominated Lommel and with Lucas Coenen not racing and Romain Febvre’s mechanical in race two, Herlings looks to be on the verge of a sixth world totle barring a disaster. 

The Dutchman was so dominant at Lommel it looked like his MX2 days, winning by 45 seconds in race one and he even won moto two with a clutch issue!

Herlings said: “It was a great weekend. Just like last weekend. We were topping every practice and two holeshots today. Just didn’t get the (Fox holeshot) plate, think because I went a bit wide, but yeah, so two good stars led every single lap and especially first moto was really enjoyable.

“Yeah, I had a little issue in moto two, so I had to reduce my speed, but we kept the distance to 15 seconds average and I could, you know, happy to finish that motor and Yeah, 1-1-1, 60 points, massive points for the championship now. So now it’s being focused. Trying to stay sharp and yeah, you got five more race to go.

“Obviously, we got to really work focus on Honda because on the sand, yeah, we got some work to do, but the team works extremely hard day in, day out and they take it extremely serious. So yeah, we keep we keep fighting hard and trying to get better.” 

On his bike issue in moto two, Herlings said he barelt used the clutch all moto! “I think half of the race was still going to go. How do you react to that? Yeah, every finish jump. I was doing a parade. Okay, one more lap. We can get one more lap and then yeah, you try to save the bike as good as you can and it’s also race management, you know, like if 1-1-1 you have to save the tires and yeah, I just had to save the motoo and luckily, I could do it.

“I think if you take my clutch out, it’s brand new. I haven’t even touched it. So Yeah, very thankful. At least I got a good start and was straight up front and I could do my race So like I said, we’re gonna we had we had a problem I can’t deny, you know, like we had a problem at Latvia. We had a problem here So we need to really work hard to to to try to not have this an honor. It will be the last sand race But we keep doing our best. Like I said, the team has my full backing and all the way around as well. They work extremely hard. 

Had Herlings even more pace if he needed it?

“The second moto you could see I couldn’t push anymore, I  was just trying to finish the race, but that first moto I could do  a good speed And I think I maybe one or two seconds left (to push harder) But I didn’t want to take that risk because I didn’t need too,  I managed win that moto with 45 seconds still so I like I said, I didn’t I didn’t have to do that.

“I Think Lucas was the guy to beat but you know, he’s hurt he’s not here and but I think even like in the first moto I would have had something for him. I think I could have definitely fight it with him so yeah, hopefully he will be back before the end of the season to have some good  battles. 

“I felt really good. Like the first moto was just like really good training right? Because I had no pressure from the back,  no-one in front so that was great and yeah, second motor was putting a gap like I think five six seconds, then a 15 second gap but then like I said, I had a little issues. I had to keep that maintenance. I tried to keep a 15 second lead and that’s what we did.”

Herlings elaborated more on the Honda machine saying it’s like a baby! “I’m quite surprised about how the Honda was. Like I said, it’s 17 years on the KTM. I signed blindly with Honda without testing the Honda, so it was a big gamble and luckily it paid off in a good way.

“Plus this is a prototype bike This bike only just is in the shops right now. So it’s like a baby, we still have to make it work. And there’s still some children’s sicknesses in the bike because it’s a brand new bike. The bike Tim road last year had already multiple years on there and a lot of experience and knowledg, so we’re still learning and discovering but the bike just suit is me better. It’s a bit more snappy, The KTM is as a lot of torque, but is a more lazy bike and more harsh the Honda is moving a bit more and it’s much more sharper for the start. That’s something I requested that I needed and the first starts I did I know Giacomo was there as well in Spain, oh wow, this bike is insane!”

“So for me like I took again today two good starts & last weekend in Foxhill. So yeah, my side has improved and put together with the team, we also work extremely hard to do so and I just think this bike suits me realy good. And also on the sand now because beginning of the year we were a bit struggling on the sand but we changed some parts and right now in the sand like today you could see, it’s good and the bike is looking silky smooth.”