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1 - That is a reasonable replacement. I don't know any other rider capable as Seewer that would get that spot?
2- Isn't he making that kind of money already at Kawasaki?
3 -If I was Farres then I'd definitely push for a 2 year or 3 year deal.
Nicolai Skovbjerg, 3rd in EMX250, has parted from his team MXHandel.
Weird timing so i guess there are issues somehow outside from performance because he did have good results.
Strange, but maybe he's picked up a better ride...
I think Farres has done enough for Triumph for him to choose whether he steps up to MXGP next year or heads back to the states on a 250.
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It is a difficult choice. Some of the MXGP goats are about to retire in a few years, but meanwhile in the US we have the same and he is a good supercross rider.
He won the ADAC over the weekend, so he is on a roll, it may just be finances that prevent him from carrying on with the team, sometimes the money just runs out.
He won the ADAC over the weekend, so he is on a roll, it may just be finances that prevent him from carrying on with the team, sometimes the money just runs out.
What the hell was that track at the British yesterday, it looked awful on the tv. It looked like some amateur track in the middle of nowhere, didn’t look like any fans turned up. At the least the next one is at my local track, Canada Heights. Do you know if Herlings will race?
Rumor: One of these days will Kay de Wolf sign a big contract with KTM for multiple years, this to replace Lucas Coenen who goes to the USA. He had multiple options to race a 250 bike in the USA (Pro Circuit, Triumph, ...) but he will put that dream behind bars.
Liam Everts is one of the targets for Yamaha, this to race a MXGP bike.
Damn I like Everts to Yamaha. Just he's had a rough go at it. I think he's name is helping to be honest.
de Wolf probably thinks he will be the top MXGP guy if Lucas goes to the US.
Monster Mountain in Wales.
It is in the middle of nowhere, on top of a huge man made hill, i think there are 3 tracks currently and they have spent a ton of money to get it where it is.
Riders i spoke to said it was decent to race, there was a lot more people there than there looked, just like Matterley, it looks empty no matter what.
At a time when tracks are shutting for fun, it was good to go there and see something going the other way.
Herlings is currently not slated to run at Canada Heights.
Is it a foregone conclusion that the Coenen's will be stateside next year? I know its in their contract if they want it, and it seems like that is their plan. Thunder Valley went well, obviously the results were good, but man, with so many older guys in MXGP retiring soon and slowing down, someone like Lucas could potentially clean up for many years (not seeing any 250 guys or young 450 guys who could run with him if he stays healthy, including Kay De Wolf). Honestly looking 2 years down the road the 450 class in MXGP is looking pretty depleted, hopefully some new talents emerge to make things interesting. Its fun when both series have top riders
Pretty sure it’s a foregone conclusion. But Lucas will most likely be world champ this year and clearly just wants to race the best of the best. Hence why he moved up to 450s immediately.
KTM MX2 be looking at Valin, the Reisulis bros, or Francisco Garcia?
Valin.
Mxgp has currently - Gajser (5), Herlings (5), De Wolf, Renaux, Febvre, Adamo, Paulss, that is 7 different world champions in the class. I do not think you will find any other sport, more often motorsport series that has so competitive lineup.
To say it is diluted is a fact that is pulled out off someones stinky a**
According to gatedrop Karlis Reisulis has 1 year left on his Yamaha deal, while the rookie Janis is out of contract.
If i'm KTM i'm putting a lot of effort in getting Valin and Janis. Keep Everts for next year (and possisbly 450 after that) and have them as your 3 rider effort in MX2 over your 2 or 3 brands.
With Sascha, Simon and Guillem gone from MX2 it would be these 3 against McLellan on the Triumph. And they would be set for '28 as well with McLellan gone as well.
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With Prado and Coenen going, thats 2 people who have proved that they can beat all of the people you have mentioned.
Coenen wants to go race Jett while he is in his prime, not in 5 years time.
I am totally happy that a guy with 0 World titles wants to go to AMA, especially with how things are now.
Renaux, Adamo and Jonass are not inthe same league as the others.
If Valin goes to KTM then Garcia must be replacing him. Although I'd being going after Garcia if I was KTM...
There's a lot of changes coming up that's for sure. Exciting stuff.
Agree on Jonass, Renaux and Adamo, they are not beating any of the top guys IMO. Herlings and Febvre are old! They are still great, but they are very near the end of their careers. Gasjer is a bit younger but is clearly off the pace right now, that was my pont about class looking weak in a couple of years unless some younger riders really step up
I'd prefer Valin or Reisulis over Garcia for the next 2 years.I think those two are ready to challenge for top spots right away and Garcia still needs some time (and is a bit more risky since he still has to show he can be upfront in MX2).
Any rumours on Jake Cannon getting out of EMX next year? Would be good to see him make the jump into MX2.
Dunno if the rumors are all true but he would have some options, even one from a MXGP team who thinks his posture and style would suite a 450 bike. But this is not from a solid source I will tell ya.
Jake's 19 - if he continues to improve, he'll be of use to a lot of teams.
They could snaffle him for MX2, with 3 (perhaps 4 - I'm not sure on how birthdate timing works ) years of eligibility in that 'age out' class.
So if i'm not mistaken at the moment its:
2x KTM factory
1x HQV factory
2x Triumph factory
2x Yamaha factory
1x HRC factory
1x Kawa factory
1x Ducati factory
Is langenfelder expected to move up? If so that would mean 3 of the current riders will probably not be in mx2 anymore (Langenfelder, Sascha and Farres aging out).
Garcia will get a factory seat.
If all manufacturers keep the same number of riders it means there needs to be 2 new factory riders.
Would you rather have one of the other EMX250 contenders (Cannon, Skovbjerg, Doensen, Fredsoe at the moment) or one of the MX2 group not at a factory team right now (Grau, Zanocz, Karssemakers, Mikula, Valk) if you have a factory program?
The owner of Bud said something along the lines we expect to have 2 new riders next year because Cannon is expected to move up (he said in a gatedrop article)
I think McLellan is aging out as well.
I expect Langenfelder to move up and be the MXGP KTM rider with Adamo. Kay de Wolf to stay at Nestaan.
If the rumours are true about Everts moving to Yamaha MXGP (along Renaux and Gasjser?), that would make up a free spot at Nestaan Husqvarna.
The Reisulis brothers are doing really well at Yamaha MX2.
Kawa factory could be 2 riders, at least that is what Pyrhönen told the Gatedrop website.
I think from the other contenders, Garcia is the man with multiple options. Valk has a high ceiling if he has the right bike, along with Valin. Lata showed a few flashes of brilliance, but is really inconsistent so far. Grau and Mikula are doing better then expected. Maybe HRC will go for another factory rider, but Maddii has their bikes pretty dialed as far as I know.
Zanchi crashed out hard this weekend
Karssemakers on a factory bike would be a huge step forward, but I doubt if he is able to race for wins to be honest.
To be really honest, the age rule really makes the field really thin in MX2. If you see the amount of rides in the US, my guess is that there would be a lot more budget and teams if the age rules would be gone, or atleast raised to 26-27 years of age.
McLellan has one more year in MX2 after this one. Farres has aged out.
Everts to Yamaha MXGP is a strange one. I thought this was going to be his year to take the title. He also has another year in MX2 if he wants it.
I think i'm pretty sure Everts has 1 more year under contract at Nestaan/hqv.
Apart from Garcia i dont see anybody in EMX250 of who i think that is clearly a better rider for '27 then current MX2 riders for semi-factory teams.
If it is for a 1 year deal i probably prefer a Valk or Karssemakers over the likes of Skovbjerg or Fredsoe
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