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such as the newly titled Monster Energy / Rocky Mountain / Husqvarna / Team Tedder Racing effort with Cooper Webb and Justin Hill
SwapMoto · 11 OCT · INSIDER
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KTM Sarholz Racing Team has signed Nico Koch for the 2027 season. The German rider will focus primarily on the ADAC MX Masters, while also competing in the German Supercross Championship.
MX Vice · 10 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Young Italian talent David Cracco will remain in the EMX125 class for the 2027 season after signing with GI Cross Racing Team.
GateDrop · 8 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Young British talent Arthur Moore is set for a new challenge in 2027 after agreeing a deal with J L Cox Motorsport for the upcoming season.
GateDrop · 8 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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After eighteen months of collaboration, Oriol Oliver and Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors have decided to part ways.
MX Vice · 8 OCT · INSIDER
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Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing is proud to announce the official signing of R.J. Hampshire to a multi-year contract. Hampshire will represent the team aboard the Ducati Desmo 450MX…
GateDrop · 7 OCT · INSIDER
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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.
MX Vice · 7 OCT · INSIDER
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Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing has signed R.J. Hampshire to a multi-year contract. Starting in 2027, the American will join the factory team and compete in the 450 class…
MX Vice · 7 OCT · INSIDER
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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.
GateDrop · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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In 2027, the Danish rider will partner Ferruccio Zanchi in MX2.
GateDrop · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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I'm incredibly proud and excited to announce that I will race for Beddini Racing Factory Ducati in the MX2 World Championship in 2027
MX Vice · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Ferruccio Zanchi and Nicolai Skovbjerg will embark on Ducati's first full MX2 campaign with the Desmo250 MX.
MX Vice · 6 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Francesco has now been given an opportunity that we simply cannot match. Ultimately, we see that as proof that we have done good work together.
MX Vice · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Through all the highs and lows, I want to thank Star Racing Yamaha for their support and everyone within the team who believed in me from day one
MX Vice · 6 OCT · INSIDER
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Lucas was like, I just can't wait to work with the American team... I said, 'When are you going to go to America and when do you expect to be on Supercross…
Vitalmx Show · 4 OCT · INSIDER
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Suzuki Motor USA and Pipes Motorsports Group are excited to announce that Justin Barcia will race the 2027 SuperMotocross season aboard the Suzuki RM-Z450.
GateDrop · 3 OCT · INSIDER
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Justin Barcia signing with PMG Suzuki
SwapMoto · 3 OCT · INSIDER
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Aaron Plessinger joining the Triumph Factory Racing team
SwapMoto · 3 OCT · INSIDER
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Suzuki Motor USA and Pipes Motorsports Group are excited to announce that Justin Barcia will race the 2027 SuperMotocross season aboard the Suzuki RM-Z450.
MX Vice · 3 OCT · INSIDER
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This new adventure also marks the start of my own team: Verstappen WMX Racing Team.
MX Vice · 2 OCT · INSIDER
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I'm incredibly excited to announce that I'll be racing for Quad Lock Honda from 2027.
MX Vice · 2 OCT · INSIDER
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I'm extremely happy to announce that I have signed with Yamaha Motor Benelux as an official rider and brand ambassador.
MX Vice · 2 OCT · INSIDER
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I'm beyond excited to announce that I'll be joining the Quadlock Honda race team for 2027 and beyond!
GateDrop · 2 OCT · INSIDER
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Danish talent Mads Fredsøe has secured a new opportunity for the 2027 season after confirming a move to Becker KTM for the MX2 World Championship.
GateDrop · 1 OCT · MEDIA RUMOUR
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It also marked an end for our buddy and long-time privateer Marshal Weltin, as he is officially stepping away from professional racing.
SwapMoto · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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This weekend marks the final race of the AMA series and also my final race on a Yamaha. It has been an incredible journey, and it's crazy to realize that this chapter…
MX Vice · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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Becker Racing doing everything with their team and sponsors, together with my KTM contract and personal sponsors, we've managed to put a great deal together for next year... we'll be racing the…
MX Vice · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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Husqvarna Mobility is pleased to announce a newly-formed partnership with Team Tedder that formally commences with the 2027 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, welcoming three-time 450SX Champion Cooper Webb
GateDrop · 1 OCT · INSIDER
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Pauls Jonass remains with KRT for 2027
MX Vice · 30 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Pauls Jonass will continue his MXGP journey in his third season with the Kawasaki Racing Team
GateDrop · 30 SEP · INSIDER
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The experienced American has signed a two-year agreement to race the TF 450-X in the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross championships.
GateDrop · 30 SEP · INSIDER
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The Kawasaki Racing Team will line-up again three riders next season in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Alongside Mathis Valin and Francisco Garcia involved in the MX2 project
GateDrop · 30 SEP · INSIDER
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Ferrandis I think is just over racing period.
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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AP goes 7-15 for 10th. Riding the new bike today. Already rode the Triumph.
Moto Aftermath · 29 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Star and the Deegans played it perfectly, using financial problems as the reason they couldn't go
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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The final major story of 2026, of course, is Eli Tomac, the six-time 450 class champion... Goodbye, legend
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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the greatest rapper of all time, Dylan Ferrandis, and Dylan Ferrandis officially ending his racing career
Main Event Moto · 29 SEP · INSIDER
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He will join Derek Kelley as teammates on the Factory Beta RX 250F.
GateDrop · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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The announcement follows last week's confirmation that Taylor Hammal will join the team for 2027
GateDrop · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Beta USA has signed Gage Linville on a two-year deal to race for the Liqui Moly Beta Race Team in the 250SX class of the Monster Energy Supercross series.
GateDrop · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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Alberto Forato has now been called up to replace the Ducati rider, with the Fantic star...
GateDrop · 28 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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the team confirming that Joel Rizzi, Tristan Purdon and Charlie Cole will all remain with the squad for next season
GateDrop · 28 SEP · INSIDER
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The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team announces that Justin "BAM BAM" Barcia will depart the team as he moves into the next chapter of his racing career.
GateDrop · 25 SEP · INSIDER
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Cat Moto Bauerschmidt KTM and Liam Owens will continue their partnership into the 2027 season, with both rider and team set to take on a new challenge together in the MX2 World…
GateDrop · 25 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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April Franzoni will continue her journey with the SR Motoblouz Honda team in 2027. The French rider will once again receive the support of Josse Sallefranque's structure to compete in both the…
GateDrop · 25 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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We are very happy to continue our partnership with April Franzoni for the 2027 season
MX Vice · 24 SEP · INSIDER
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In addition, April will be able to count on support from HRC to continue her development and take the next step in her career
MX Vice · 24 SEP · INSIDER
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Justin Hill will not be alone under the tent next week. We'll have his new teammate Cooper Webb under the tent with him on a Husky.
Moto Aftermath · 22 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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This weekend's race will be my last as a professional rider. After that, I will step away from the sport.
MX Vice · 22 SEP · INSIDER
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Ferrandis announcing his retirement today
Reddit Moto · 22 SEP · FORUM
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He will race one more race and then he will call it a career. A very quiet SMX for Eli Tomac so far.
PulpMX Show · 21 SEP · INSIDER
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you got Cooper Webb who is signing off from Monster Energy Yamaha, right? And then he's going to a new team and then he's probably retiring soon
Racerx Podcasts · 20 SEP · INSIDER
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Ducati Corse Off-Road and the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team would like to thank Calvin for his commitment throughout the season—demonstrating that he is a serious and reliable professional—and wish him…
MX Vice · 20 SEP · INSIDER
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The American team has announced that its partnership with Mumford has been extended through the 2029 season.
MX Vice · 19 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Glenn Coldenhoff has joined TeamNL and will compete in the world championship for the national team alongside Jeffrey Herlings and Roan van de Moosdijk.
GateDrop · 18 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Fantic Racing have announced they've mutually agreed to part ways with Italian talent, Gennaro Utech.
GateDrop · 18 SEP · INSIDER
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Chambers KTM has confirmed that former British Champion Cas Valk will be lining up at the final round of the 2026 Motul ACU British Motocross Championship (MXGB), at Blaxhall on Sunday, September…
MX Vice · 18 SEP · INSIDER
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Glenn Coldenhoff could be set to make his return to the Motocross des Nations this year as we believe he has received a call-up to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 event…
GateDrop · 17 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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KRT have already confirmed that they will be expanding their MX2 World Championship effort for 2027, with Francisco Garcia earning a full factory ride
GateDrop · 17 SEP · INSIDER
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2027 will also see two Chinese manufacturers enter the FIM Motocross World Championship: ZXMOTO and KOVE.
MX Vice · 17 SEP · INSIDER
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KRT have already confirmed that they will be expanding their MX2 World Championship effort for 2027
GateDrop · 17 SEP · INSIDER
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2027 will also see two Chinese manufacturers enter the FIM Motocross World Championship: ZXMOTO and KOVE.
MX Vice · 17 SEP · INSIDER
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Former British MX1 Champion Evgeny Bobryshev is confirmed on the entry list for the series finale at Blaxhall, lining up in the MX1 class aboard an SC Sporthomes Husqvarna
GateDrop · 16 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Following the withdrawal of Tim Gajser, Lukas Osek will join the Slovenian national team as the third rider for the Motocross of Nations (MXoN).
GateDrop · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Official: Tim Gajser ruled out for 2026 MXoN – Slovenia draft in Lukas Osek
GateDrop · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Team Triumph Sand Sifam, a new official structure entered in the 2026/2027 French Sand Championship, launches the brand into the discipline this winter.
Mx2k · 15 SEP · INSIDER
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Junior Bal will complete the line-up, used to sand races in Belgium.
Mx2k · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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three riders with different profiles: sand specialist Lars van Berkel, the young Junior Bal and development rider Bogdan Krajewski.
Mx2k · 15 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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as I said last week, when you announce your retirement ahead of time, all the focus goes towards the celebration of legacy and not on the individual moments in a race day.
Main Event Moto · 15 SEP · INSIDER
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Benoit Paturel, who joined the Honda team for the finale, finished seventh.
MX Vice · 14 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Kevin Windham's official launch of his job for the Quadlock guys was this weekend... he's helping with Yuri at Quadlock there. He's going to go to all the races that have combines…
PulpMX Show · 14 SEP · INSIDER
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Francisco García, the newly crowned European champion, takes his place in the Spanish team.
GateDrop · 11 SEP · INSIDER
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The JK Yamaha team have confirmed that Isak Gifting will miss the final two rounds of the 2026 MXGP World Championship... With Gifting set to sit out the remaining rounds in Shanghai,…
GateDrop · 11 SEP · INSIDER
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that has seemed to be the catalyst for some turnover amongst the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha crew
SwapMoto · 10 SEP · INSIDER
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One of the largest moves for 2027 will be Cooper Webb joining the Monster Energy Team Tedder Husqvarna lineup
SwapMoto · 10 SEP · INSIDER
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Benoit Paturel will make his Brazilian debut this weekend with the official Honda team, as part of the grand finale of the Brazilian Motocross Championship.
GateDrop · 10 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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The SevenSeven2 Ride Kawasaki team have invited the Italian to race the last round of the British Championship at Blaxhall.
GateDrop · 9 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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I teased the idea that Farrés may come back at some point, but he signed an extension with Triumph to race MXGP.
Main Event Moto · 8 SEP · INSIDER
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He re-signed with Dixon Racing for 2027, a one-year deal because it will be his last year in MX2.
Vitalmx Show · 8 SEP · INSIDER
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The D70 Honda Racing team are excited to announce the start of a brand new race team coming out of Scotland, to compete in Pro level MX Championships around the UK and…
GateDrop · 8 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Joe Rascal Racing Ducati Factory Team has signed Matt Moss for the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship.
MX Vice · 8 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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With the 2026 EMX250 Championship now wrapped up, Mads Fredsøe has confirmed that he has parted ways with the Cat Moto Bauerschmidt KTM team.
GateDrop · 7 SEP · INSIDER
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After two years, our collaboration has come to an end. We have had happy and difficult days, laughed and cried.
MX Vice · 7 SEP · INSIDER
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The Dixon Racing Team heads into its thirteenth season with Kawasaki Motors Europe confident of yet more success after agreeing terms to continue with Dutch talent Kay Karssemakers
GateDrop · 5 SEP · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Suzuki riders Ken Roczen – the 2026 AMA Supercross Champion, Jason Anderson – the 2025 FIM World Supercross Champion, and Colt Nichols are ready to compete at the highest level, aboard their…
MX Vice · 5 SEP · INSIDER
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Suzuki riders Ken Roczen ..., Jason Anderson ..., and Colt Nichols are ready to compete at the highest level, aboard their Suzuki RM-Z450 machines in the SMX Playoffs
MX Vice · 5 SEP · INSIDER
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Jason Anderson (21) and his Suzuki RM-Z450 won the FIM WSX Championship in his first year on the team and will defend that title.
MX Vice · 5 SEP · INSIDER
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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is excited to announce the promotion of Wil Hahn to 450 Team Manager.
GateDrop · 4 SEP · INSIDER
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Davalos will fill Hahn's previous role as the 250 General Manager, joining 250 Team Manager Jensen Hendler.
GateDrop · 4 SEP · INSIDER
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Unfortunately, Valerio will not be joining us for these overseas rounds, as we have reached a mutual agreement to end the season after Arnhem.
Mx2k · 4 SEP · INSIDER
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Honda have confirmed that Valerio Lata will not compete in the final three rounds of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, bringing the young Italian's MX2 season to an early conclusion.
GateDrop · 3 SEP · INSIDER
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Following the final round of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Eli Tomac has announced his retirement from professional racing.
SwapMoto · 31 AUG · INSIDER
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At the Shanghai round, JHL Moto will make its official debut in the MXGP World Championship, becoming the first Chinese motorcycle manufacturer to line up
GateDrop · 29 AUG · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Penrite Racing Empire Kawasaki has signed experienced French rider Cédric Soubeyras for the full 2026 Australian Supercross Championship.
MX Vice · 29 AUG · MEDIA RUMOUR
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During the team's home Grand Prix in Arnhem, Ducati Corse and team owner Louis Vosters announced that their partnership has been extended until the end of 2029.
MX Vice · 28 AUG · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Jed Beaton, Aaron Tanti and Alex Larwood ... will represent Motorcycling Australia at the FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Ernee, France
GateDrop · 28 AUG · INSIDER
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Milko Potisek is embarking on a new chapter in motocross. The experienced French sand rider has founded the MP32 Sand Junior Team.
MX Vice · 28 AUG · MEDIA RUMOUR
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The first rider to join the new project is young Cesar Dubrule from Cassel. He will have the opportunity to compete in a full season of the French Sand Championship under the…
MX Vice · 28 AUG · MEDIA RUMOUR
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Star Racing wanted some money. Deegan apparently wanted some money. Team USA doesn't have any money.
PulpMX Show · 27 AUG · INSIDER
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Jeremy Seewer, Valentin Guillod and Kevin Brumann will represent Switzerland in Mayenne
GateDrop · 27 AUG · INSIDER