MXGP Rumours/Silly season

Didn’t think of him. A good rider no doubt, but doesn’t raise much attention compared to Febvre. I wonder how their sponsors feel regarding the tv time, social media exposure etc if the replace Febvre with for example Ruben?

I thought Vlaanderen was heading to SR Honda, but he could be heading to Fabric. 

French media mentioned that Ruben Fernandez received an offer from SR Honda. He could also be a good pick for Yamaha. 

Also mentioned that Farres will moving up to MXGP with Kawasaki. He tried the KX and the Yamaha. 

I hope so, he´s had a bit of an off-year. But he likes Lommel and Uddevalla, so maybe he can pick up some confidence again. 
Kind of interesting how his teammates at SR have usually been guys he´s battling for positions with. If Vlaanderen goes they will be riding around fighting each other almost. With that I am not saying Vlaanderen isn´t a good pick though. If he liked the SR Honda he will probably be the better rider.

Lewis reported the farres to kawi is fake news & Farres is going MXGP class on a Triumph. 

Farres to Kawasaki was not a "fake news".

It was a real possibility. 

came out wrong. I did not mean the possibility wasn't there but lewis claims Farres to triumph 450 done deal. Said Farres was offered a 3 year deal & Farres rode the bike too.

From gatedrop.com

Yep, it was all I heard at Foxhill the other week. It'll be interesting to see who Kawi go after to replace Febvre now.

There will be some announcements later today at Lommel for a couple of other riders.

There has been talk for a while of who will go where , and over the previous few months (maybe even longer) the rumours have circulated . 

Febvre to leave Kawasaki, this was rumoured in 2025 that he would go to Triumph to head up their 450 effort, back with the team he rode for when they ran the Kawasaki effort, but with no 450 team for 2026, he stayed put and their was talk again for 2027, but now with Ducati in the picture, suddenly there are more bidders for a rider of Roman's calibre.  

If Febvre goes to Triumph, Farres to Kawasaki happens, Triumph have to step up and pay, and Farres can get a way better deal by filling the seat in green( as a possible MX2 Champ) than staying put. 

But when Febvre goes to Ducati, while that leaves Farres with the possibility of still going there, it leaves Triumph with no rider at the level they require, and suddenly they have to compete on salary with Kawasaki to keep the guy who looks like bringing them an MX2 WC, rather than seeing him walk . Granted, he will never carry the #1 plate, but imagine he goes 450 and does well, while Triumph have had to hire a lesser rider. 

Haarup and Farres is a great pairing for MXGP, i dont see anyone else who has a proven record that justifies being there instead. 

Is Jonass out at Kawi?

I remember seeing an interview where he said if he didn’t have decent pay and a good bike for next year he’d retire. Gatedrop I think? 

De Wolf and Everts have extended their contracts with Husqvarna through 2027.

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTENDS WITH NESTAAN AND KAY DE WOLF | MXGP

Well, to get "a decent pay and a good bike" you'll have to perform at a consistent base at first. And that's what he's been lacking the past years. He hasn't finished in the top 10 in the final standings for the past 4 years. He has to understand he can't remain a full factory rider without a paycut with those results.

If Jonass takes another paycut he's going to pay to ride.

When was the last time Jonas finished a heat without falling off his bike?
Jonas has to ride flat-out to contend for a top-5 finish, and more often than not, things go wrong.

I think this is a really nice move by Husky. Kay and Liam and really good for the brand and I fully expect them to be at the front of the field for the duration of their contracts.