Monster Energy Kawasaki and Chase Sexton have mutually ended their agreement, effective immediately. The former AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross champion is terminating his contract early as he was signed to a three-year deal with Team Green. Sexton’s season was highlighted by winning two Supercross main events (A2 and Salt Lake) before suffering a knee injury at the Thunder Valley round of Pro Motocross.
In a statement from Kawasaki, the brand said, “Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. and Chase Sexton have mutually agreed to part ways effective October 23rd, 2026. The 2026 season together was highlighted by achieving two 450 Supercross wins in Anaheim and Salt Lake City, adding Sexton to the long list of Supercross winners with Kawasaki. Kawasaki wishes him the best for the 2027 season.”
Sexton added more on his Instagram saying, “Just want to say thank you Kawasaki. Very appreciative for all the effort by every person involved and I wish the team and all the staff the best going forward. See you at the races!”
Sexton spoke throughout the year how he was unhappy and now that is even more clear as his three-year deal has been terminated only one year in. This leaves a place open for a new rider on the Kawasaki squad although we expect Malcolm Stewart to take a slot on the team. We expected Kawi to field a three-rider team in 2027 but that is looking less likely. There’s also speculation about where Sexton will ride next, Yamaha, Ducati, or Suzuki? Now for the second time in recent memory, a rider has broken their deal early with Kawasaki and parted ways prematurely. It will be interesting to see where Sexton rides in the future although nothing official has been announced.