Motocross Rumours
The Grand Prix Desk

The Grand Prix Desk

Every graded silly season rumour in MXGP and MX2: factory moves, class steps and confirmed deals across the world championship paddock, each with its source on record.

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Lead story · Warm

Romain Febvre has ended his tenure with Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, with the Motocross of Nations at Ernée being his final race for the brand

Romain Febvre rounded out his career with Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP with an emotional moto victory in the FIM Motocross of Nations at Ernée in his native France.

The Rumour Mill

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Liam Everts does not have a deal for 2028 MXGP, and his Nations ride could prompt teams to chase him Hot
I said to Rasmus afterwards, 'He doesn't have a deal for 2028 MXGP, does he?' And Rasmus went, 'No. Do you think I need to get on that?'
Liam Everts
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Glenn Coldenhoff has not renewed his deal with Team Brazil (Fantic/Brazil squad) and does not look likely to, citing testing opportunities instead Hot
He hasn't renewed his Brazil deal. Doesn't sound like he's going to. He said he's got some testing other opportunities that he'd like to pursue
Glenn Coldenhoff
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Jeffrey Herlings and Kay de Wolf are locked in for Team Netherlands at the 2027 Motocross of Nations in Assen Hot
you have Herlings and De Wolf locked in
Jeffrey Herlings · Kay de Wolf
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Ben Watson will only contest a couple of Grands Prix next year, riding the Triumph 450; his deal is not yet announced Hot
He wouldn't confirm it last night, but I did get it out of him in his interview that he is only doing a couple of GPs next year
Ben Watson
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Ben Watson had full-time GP opportunities available but is choosing carefully after his Beta experience Hot
We did have some full-time GP opportunities... he has to be the right team after his experience with Beta
Ben Watson
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Valentin Guillod is still racing and representing Switzerland; no retirement Hot
I like Valentin. He's a good guy and I'm glad he's still racing.
Valentin Guillod
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Alberto Forato has no ride prospects for next season and is very stressed about it Hot
Said he is very very stressed because he has no prospects.
Alberto Forato
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Ray Archer is stepping away from full-time MXGP photography work Hot
he'll be sorely missed on a full-time basis, but we hope it's... I hope it's like good night and not goodbye
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Meuwissen Motorsports will switch from Honda to GASGAS machinery for the 2027 season Hot
We are able to exclusively confirm that the team will make the switch from Honda to GASGAS.
GateDrop · 30 SEP · INSIDER
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Racestore KTM are set to re-enter the MX2 World Championship in 2027 with Andrea Uccellini and Niccolò Mannini Warm
we can now reveal the two riders we understand will be lining up under the Racestore KTM awning next year
Andrea Uccellini · Niccolo Mannini
GateDrop · 9 OCT · INSIDER
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Racestore KTM plan to re-enter the MX2 World Championship for the 2027 season Warm
Back in August, we reported the rumour that Italian-based team Racestore KTM are planning to re-enter the MX2 World Championship for the 2027 season. As far as we understand, that plan remains…
GateDrop · 9 OCT · INSIDER
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Kay de Wolf has signed a new deal making him one of (or the) best-paid riders in MXGP Warm
If they got Kay de Wolf as the best paid rider in MXGP at the moment, then they might have to get the checkbook out again. Husqvarna and KTM
Kay de Wolf
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Glenn Coldenhoff will not return to the Motocross of Nations for the Netherlands next year, expecting Dutch MX2 riders to step up Warm
he said he expects the Dutch MX2 riders to take a step up so he doesn't have to do this
Glenn Coldenhoff
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Glenn Coldenhoff could fit a testing or replacement-rider role at Yamaha Warm
can you see Glenn having some sort of role there testing or replacement?
Glenn Coldenhoff
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Fantic will not have an MXGP or MX2 team in 2027 and will only exist in European Championship competition; the project is ~90% dead as they search for a team Warm
the Fantic thing I don't think is 100% dead for MXGP and MX2, but it's like 90% dead. They're trying to find a team... The brand Fantic will only exist in European…
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Hutten Metaal Racing, who ran Yamaha's factory MX2 World Championship programme, is parting ways with Yamaha Cool
Back in June, it was announced that Hutten Metaal Racing, who ran Yamaha's factory MX2 World Championship programme, would be parting...
GateDrop · 12 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Yamaha is reportedly set to be without a factory MX2 World Championship team in 2027 Cool
Yamaha could be facing a major shake-up to its Grand Prix structure ahead of the 2027 season, with the Japanese manufacturer reportedly set to be without a factory team in the MX2…
GateDrop · 12 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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GI Cross Racing Team, an Italian-based outfit, is set to join the Grand Prix paddock as a new EMX entry Cool
GI Cross Racing Team, an Italian-based outfit set to join the Grand Prix paddock.
GateDrop · 8 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Kevin Horgmo is without a deal for 2027 and is searching for a ride Hot
I just need somebody to take me on board and get me that small step even higher... his future for next season is still uncertain as he looks to secure a ride…
Kevin Horgmo
GateDrop · 16 SEP · INSIDER
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Taylor Hammal has been selected for the British Motocross of Nations team Hot
I'm just honoured to be picked for the MXoN
Taylor Hammal
GateDrop · 15 SEP · INSIDER
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Oriol Oliver's team for 2027 has not been revealed Cool
Where Oliver will continue his career in 2027 has not been revealed in the announcement.
Oriol Oliver
MX Vice · 8 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Nicolò Alvisi is rumoured to be moving from Maddii Honda to BUD Kawasaki for the 2027 season Cool
Italian youngster Nicolò Alvisi could be set for another change of manufacturer for the 2027 season, with the talented teenager rumoured to be heading to French-based team BUD Kawasaki for the upcoming…
Nicolò Alvisi
GateDrop · 7 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Kay Karssemakers is expected to continue with Steve Dixon's team into 2027 Warm
The last three GPs have shown the progress we've made together... We can now take that momentum into the winter, keep working on the small details and come back ready to make…
Kay Karssemakers
MX Vice · 22 SEP · INSIDER
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Courtney Duncan is expected to remain with Steve Dixon's team for next season after her comeback year in WMX Warm
Now we can have a proper winter of preparation and focus on putting everything in place for next year.
Courtney Duncan
MX Vice · 22 SEP · INSIDER
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Mikkel Haarup is leaving the AMA series for the GPs Warm
Going to miss him, dude. What a ripper. He's going to do just fine in GPs.
Mikkel Haarup
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Simon Längenfelder could remain in the MX2 World Championship for 2027 to chase another MX2 world title rather than moving up. Cool
Simon Längenfelder could be set to remain in the MX2 World Championship for the 2027 season as the German could be set to launch another assault on another MX2 world title.
Simon Längenfelder
GateDrop · 28 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Ruben Fernandez is expected to move from HRC Honda to the factory Yamaha MXGP team for 2027 Cool
Ruben Fernandez could be set for a change of manufacturer ahead of the 2027 MXGP World Championship season, with the Spanish rider expected to make the move from HRC Honda to the…
Ruben Fernandez
GateDrop · 24 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Justin Barcia is heading to MXGP Cool
Always well hung just like Justin Barcia. I'm going to miss him when he goes to MXGP.
Justin Barcia
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Cat Moto Bauerschmidt KTM expected to step up from EMX250 to the MX2 World Championship in 2027 Cool
The Cat Moto Bauerschmidt KTM team could be set to take the next step in their development, with the team expected to enter the MX2 World Championship in 2027.
GateDrop · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Gennaro Utech is expected to step up from EMX125 to the EMX250 class Cool
Utech is expected to make the move up to the EMX250 class – we'll keep you updated on his future.
Gennaro Utech
GateDrop · 18 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Jeffrey Herlings' team is working on a multi-year contract renewal with him Cool
the rumour I heard is that they're working on a multi-year renewal with him right now
Jeffrey Herlings
Moto Aftermath · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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There is a factory Kove team racing in the world championship, though Kove denies it is a factory effort Cool
The Kove one's super interesting because there's a factory Kove team, but then Kove says they're not a factory team
Moto Aftermath · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR

Corrections & Denials

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Fan speculation that Chase Sexton is going to GPs for a Kawasaki ride or to take Lucas Coenen's KTM spot Denied
Someone said he's going there to ride a Kawasaki. And I'm like, what in the hell are you people thinking?
Chase Sexton · Lucas Coenen
PulpMX Show · 27 AUG · INSIDER
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Joke/denied claim that Jeremy Seewer is considering retirement Denied
the big rumour is that Jeremy is actually going to consider retirement... No, I'm joking.
Jeremy Seewer
Vitalmx Show · 25 AUG · INSIDER

Official Notices

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Pauls Jonass stays with Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) for the 2027 season Official
Pauls Jonass remains with KRT for 2027
Pauls Jonass
MX Vice · 30 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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David Cracco has signed with GI Cross Racing Team and will remain in the EMX125 class for 2027 Official
Young Italian talent David Cracco will remain in the EMX125 class for the 2027 season after signing with GI Cross Racing Team.
David Cracco
GateDrop · 8 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Oriol Oliver and Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors have split after eighteen months together; the Spaniard leaves the team at the end of the season Official
After eighteen months of collaboration, Oriol Oliver and Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors have decided to part ways.
Oriol Oliver
MX Vice · 8 OCT · INSIDER
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Kevin Horgmo has left Team Honda SR after three seasons together, ending the partnership and leaving his 2027 plans open Official
After three seasons together, my time with Team Honda SR has come to an end. This team believed in me when I made the move to the 450 class.
Kevin Horgmo
MX Vice · 7 OCT · INSIDER
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Nicolai Skovbjerg has signed with Beddini Ducati to race MX2 in 2027, moving up from EMX250 Official
Ducati are expanding their MX2 World Championship line up for the 2027 season as they've now confirmed the signing of Nicolai Skovbjerg who will make the move up from the EMX250 series.
Nicolai Skovbjerg
GateDrop · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Ferruccio Zanchi will remain with Ducati in MX2 for 2027, partnering Nicolai Skovbjerg Official
In 2027, the Danish rider will partner Ferruccio Zanchi in MX2.
Ferruccio Zanchi
GateDrop · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Nicolai Skovbjerg has signed with Beddini Racing Ducati MX2 Factory Team and will step up to the MX2 World Championship in 2027, partnering Ferruccio Zanchi Official
I'm incredibly proud and excited to announce that I will race for Beddini Racing Factory Ducati in the MX2 World Championship in 2027
Nicolai Skovbjerg
MX Vice · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Ferruccio Zanchi will remain with the Beddini Racing Ducati MX2 Factory Team for Ducati's first full MX2 campaign in 2027 Official
Ferruccio Zanchi and Nicolai Skovbjerg will embark on Ducati's first full MX2 campaign with the Desmo250 MX.
Ferruccio Zanchi
MX Vice · 6 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR