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The official 2027 rider lineup for the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team in the SuperMotocross (SMX) 'World Championship' Series is currently undergoing a complete overhaul.
In 2026 the inaugural Ducati U.S. roster consisted of Justin Barcia and Dylan Ferrandis, but neither will return to the team for 2027.
Who are they looking at for 2027 ?
Hampshire is one.
RJ Hampshire. Barcia and Ferrandis would’ve done better, had they not been injured. It may not have been the best representation for the bike.
It just amazes me, even though it shouldn't, with how many people can't read other threads or go right to the info page ML has already put out.
RJ and Savatgy.
This is at least the 2nd time this was asked today and was answered a while ago.
Yeah it looks like RJ and Savatgy
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Hampshire and Savatgy to Ducati is the word on the streets of Cairo. Ducati is not ready yet to pay the money asked by US riders who are Top 5 potential in 450. I don't see them offer the money a Sexton or Webb would ask.
I’m surprised at Savatgy moving. He was looking good on the QuadLock Honda.
They're a street bike, road racing brand above all, 23 years in MotoGP, 12 world titles, their street bike sales are up there, they have budget and need motogp which is their DNA.
They want to grow in mx/dirt bike but like most European brands, are doing it slowly, they don't like to go crazy in marketing spending until they have ROI. Right now they obviously just want presence and development, they're not yet signing riders for wins, in MXGP or US MX.
Mathes was saying he could be having issues with Yarrive paying, plus the schedule of riding around the world to earn his paycheck, whereas Ducati supposedly offered him $400k to race SMX.
What about Febvre ?
Very good point. Do you think Febvre is more expensive than Sexton or Tomac last year or Webb?
Also I believe Ducati would spend more money in MXGP first, didn't they try to get a big name in MXGP 2-3 yers ago already?
I genuinely hope Savatgy makes the most of this opportunity. I think he’s at a point in his life where he can make that next step above RJ consistently into the top 5 and on the podium later in the series. Has been down and out a few times where he may have the chip on his shoulder necessary to make it happen.
Time will tell. Good luck Joey. Let’s twist those throttle cables loose!!
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