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I think Herlings will race for an other manufacturer in 2026 or retire.
I could be wrong but i think lucas coenon is taking over at ktm now. I believe thats the reason he moved up to the 450 so early.
My guess would be Yamaha.
How about Fantic.
It could be an all dutch team.
Maybe Louis Vosters goes big for 2 seasons with Herlings.
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On the other hand, I rather see him 1/2 years on Ducati.
Further development of the bike, aiming for top 5 in the Championship and win some more GP's.
I think retirement looks like the most viable option for him. To me it looks like Herlings doesn't have the passion to ride at highest level anymore and he's jus fulfilling his contract
I believe Herlings has been told KTM will not be renewing his current contract and that’s why we read this in the press now. With Coenen and de Wolf KTM can have riders for the future.
Rumours are strong that Louis Vosters is making moves to aquire Herlings. Yamaha could also make sense as they really need a contender in both MXGP and MX2. Rumor is that Everts might go there next season as he is out of contract after 2025.
Indeed it is very low. Kay De Wolf earns from hearsay 50k without bonuses. Riders are risking their lives for peanuts. But same is going on at motogp it seems.
That is mind boggling to me if true, GP guys were making more 40 years ago.
50k before taxes is absolutely crazy Riders here earn that with one 250sx win!
But it isn’t. Made before his title already 150K base.
You're not going to tell me that guys like De Wolf are riding for 50k base salary...
With Herlings being out at KTM, I can see a few things happening. If I look objectively, his options being able to pay him are: Yamaha, Ducati, Fantic, Husqvarna. Honda (Gajser) and Kawasaki (Febvre) are locked in. I don't see Triumph going after him in their first MXGP Season.
Yamaha needs a Championship rider. Renaux is capable, but injuries..
Ducati aims high, but it would mean that they have to let go Guadagini, Seewer should be locked in for two seasons
Fantic. Louis Vosters is known for having the capital to run a team with multiple high calibre riders. His goal is to win a World Championship, so he would definitely go after Herlings.
Husqvarna. Team owner of Nestaan, Kay Hennekens is a private sponsor of Herlings as well. Herlings and de Wolf both riding for Nestaan Husqvarna would be awesome
Saying Herlings is out at KTM sounds like a statement. What’s the situation, Herlings thinks he’s still worth €1m a year (figure I just plucked out of thin air) but KTM don’t think he’s worth that or they just have no money?
Gajser contract at Honda is up. He said it many times himself, also said some months ago in one instagram history he don't know if is staying. I could see him wanting to try something different, but also when he is riding so good this year, is difficult to imagine going away
My bad, it sounds like he is out at KTM. I think it depends a bit what Gajser and Coenen brothers will do. The financial situation at KTM is not the best obviously. Herlings his base salary should be quite high, not sure if they're still willing to pay for that.
Would be awesome to see Gajser on another manufacturer
I can see Herlings on a Fantic for Vosters. The bike is already pretty dialled in looking at what Glenn and Andrea are doing on it. Plus the Dutch connection and sponsors. And Herlings could stay with Red Bull.
Husky would be an interesting one. But also possible.
He'll stay at Honda.
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I can't see him going anywhere else.
I'm guessing the so-called facts in this post are untrue. (I don't know for sure). If so, this person should be suspended for posting, perhaps permanently. Posting opinions are one thing -- anything goes. But spreading false facts ...there's way too much of that crap on here.
He's a wannabe insider who writes stuff to make it seem like he knows.
luckily MXGP is much bigger and better promoted than MotoGP... But leathers and helmets, ... all fixed by teams these days in mxgp...
So combined their base salaries are let's say $120k.
Here's where I'm throwing out a no way Jose.
I in a million years can't see Mirts doing all that work for such low salaries.
"Mirtl doing all the work", this is something that really needs to get straighten out. The Coenens and Lucas Mirtl have/had a weird simp, adoration, glorifying relationship with Mirtl because he made big bucks for his riders in the USA and they had or still have IDK, IDC the American dream. He was the same the other way around what is normal he saw potential US Clients for his portfolio with value. But the guy who works and made the deals for the Coenens but also for a ton of other riders such as the French Valin, Benistan, ... is done by Jeremy Debize for Wasserman. A agent who doesn't try to be a celeb between the celebs, like some others.
Now you can ask yourself a few question why Mirtl, keeps in touch with the Coenens, even if they are not and never has been his clients. I also think to remember that in one of the case files Wasserman asked to stay away from the office and their (his former) clients. Luckily the Coenens where never his clients so maybe he can get away with this as a technicality. Also getting yourself allot in the same picture with someone isn't "doing the work".
We've off Course have that other piece of information that we can be looking at. Despite earning huge dough according to many, they got or needed a loan from Mirtl. One he gave directly from the account of his clients Jett & Hunter Lawrence and the "Lawrences Donuts".
Right, that's what i to tell for a long time but nobody really listen. I spoke with Jeremy Debize at Saint Jean about the whole situation. An he confirmed to me he's in charge of the bros. I guess he should know.
"There are none so blind as those who will not see." -- Matthew Henry
This is also the case here, they rather believe their own stories build on Instagram pictures, instead of taking notice of the few people who sometimes take their time to spill some beans.
You guys are being a bit sensitive. The only ones I've seen claim Mirtl still represents the brothers are Mirtl, Cooksey and UpTite.
I have a hard time believing anyone would break their agency agreement and sign on with an independent Mirtl, but this is motocross and I've seen worse business decisions. lol
I would say hes not far off of what he says. I have spoken to a few team managers over there that have told me KTM doesn't pay anyone well (number thrown out was between 25K and 75K for de Wolf before his championship). Herlings and Prado were a bit different obviously.
Thanks for backing my story.
Italian media are reporting today that Wilvo will likely run the Ducati MXGP team in 2026. Gajser was previously rumored to be joining Ducati, but now with Wilvo entering the conversation, there are people saying that Wilvo could run the factory Ducati team with Seewer and Herlings. This has led to speculation that Gajser might now be leaning towards Yamaha instead. Interesting summer coming
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