Kawasaki hired Malcolm Stewart in anticipation of Sexton leaving; the 2027 Kawasaki line-up will be Marchbanks and Stewart

Reported 29 September 2026 · graded B

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Kawasaki hired Mookie because Kawasaki hired him in the expectation that Sexton would leave, but if he stayed, they were prepared to run three. They'll have Marchbanks and Mookie and then Sexton will move over to Tedder.

Source: Thunder Ridge SMX Wrap Up - The Moto Aftermath Show Episode 353 (nXUcNQzz92I), 00:59:22 · media rumour tier

Mookie goes 8-14 for ninth. Uh, probably riding the new bike today.

Source: Thunder Ridge SMX Wrap Up - The Moto Aftermath Show Episode 353 (nXUcNQzz92I), 01:07:09 · media rumour tier

The Malcolm Stewart 2027 story so far

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