Factory & Support 450 Teams down riders going into Indy

I’m guessing triumph will have 0 coming out of Daytona lol

Cowboy out?

Plessinger?

Meanwhile, despite a rough week last week for the #21, a certain non-factory supported yellow team are moving along quite nicely. 

What about beta with 0 and just dropped out of sx completely after a couple weeks.

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That could also open a debate about having 3 factory riders (with their gear deals) ; millions $ budget, 15-20 team people or more on the payroll, but sometimes even a "no show" ! I give a pass at Beta of course but otherwise for any big manufacturer, honestly that is a bit ridiculous and not cost efficient at all. Star and KTM/Husky get it, Suzuki too now (LB is a legend), but Honda could also open 1 for Jo I hope, and Kawi would not suffer to have a lil' rookie bonus only and killing it. Example, who is the best PC this year ? Kitchen ? Daytona baby (and east why not) ! Doors should be open and make transitions easier  

This is all pretty standard, happens very often.  And it should be a 2 horse race by the end of the year if you are looking at odds. 

Suzuki has Nichols and Roczen still. So you’re wrong.

Pssssst…

Same level of support…different title sponsors under the same team. 

I mean you could have just said oh shoot you’re right my bad, but you wanted to dig your head in the sand and double down you were right. Which your not. There on the same Pipes Motorsports Team.

Ferrandis out for Indy. 

Corona, CA, March 5, 2026 — Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing rider Dylan Ferrandis will sit out this weekend’s Indianapolis round of the AMA Supercross Championship as he continues to recover from injuries sustained during last Saturday’s race in Daytona International Speedway.

Ferrandis crashed during his 450SX heat race in Daytona, hyperextending his thumb. Despite the injury, he attempted to compete in the evening’s main event but suffered another crash and was forced to retire early.

An MRI conducted earlier this week showed no broken bones or ligament damage. However, significant fluid buildup, inflammation, and bruising remain in the injured thumb. After attempting to ride during practice on Thursday, Ferrandis experienced weakness in his grip and determined he would be unable to safely compete in Indianapolis.

“I had an MRI on Tuesday and the results were positive with no broken bones and no ligament damage,” said Ferrandis. “I tried to ride today (Thursday) before I was planning to fly to Indy, but right away on the first lap I felt my thumb was not capable of pushing or holding onto the handlebars, so I have decided not to race this weekend. It is very frustrating and I am very bummed for myself and the team.”

Ferrandis will use this weekend and the upcoming off weekend to focus on rest, rehabilitation, and recovery with the goal of returning for Round 10 of the championship in Birmingham, Alabama.