KTM will not replace Tomac and will run a two-rider 450 team of Jorge Prado and Lucas Coenen in 2027

Reported 4 September 2026 · graded A

Read the full Jorge Prado 2027 story, with all 2 claims and every source.

Who said it

based on everyone I spoke to at Iron Man, I think they're just going to run a two-man team of Prado and Lucas Coenen in the Premier Class.

Source: SMX’s biggest news; Lawrence out, Tomac retires | Vital MX Post-Race Show (oeHjZEMHyuU), 00:28:46 · insider tier

Steve Matthes has been on this since April on his shows, saying that he couldn't quite understand how KTM would go into 2027 with an all foreign 450 lineup.

Source: SMX’s biggest news; Lawrence out, Tomac retires | Vital MX Post-Race Show (oeHjZEMHyuU), 00:29:08 · insider tier

The Jorge Prado 2027 story so far

2 claims tracked on this move from 6 sources. Newest first.