Already a European Champion in both the 85cc and 125cc categories, the Italian is looking to continue his progression with the French team, with one clear ambition in mind: follow in the footsteps of Valerio Lata and Francisco Garcia by becoming EMX250 European Champion before making the step up to the MX2 World Championship.
Alvisi sat down for an interview with Kevin Frelaud to discuss his first season in EMX250, his decision to join Bud Racing Kawasaki, his ambitions for the future and much more.
Nicolo, what are your thoughts on your first season in EMX250 with Maddii Racing Honda? You secured a few top-five finishes and ended the championship in sixth place.
Alvisi: It was a demanding season for me because I was coming back from a major injury. I tore the ligaments in my wrist in September 2025 and wasn’t able to get back on the bike until around the end of December or the beginning of January. My winter preparation was far from ideal, and I struggled a little because of the lack of training. I also had to adapt to a new bike and a new category. However, overall, we worked well with the team. They did everything they could to make me feel comfortable and, despite everything, my first season on a 250 was a positive one.
What was the biggest challenge when making the transition from EMX125 to EMX250?
Alvisi: At the beginning, it was mainly about getting used to a new bike. There are also clearly more very good riders in the 250 class. The tracks are the same as before, but when you get a bad start, it is much more difficult to work your way through the field in EMX250.
This year, I also struggled because of my lack of training following the injury. I need to develop physically as well, particularly in terms of strength. These are the areas I will work on for the 2027 season.
Did having a teammate like Maxime Grau, who has competed at the front in MX2, help you improve this season?
Alvisi: The relationship with Maxime, as well as with Elias Escandell, was excellent within the team. It allowed us to have productive training sessions. It was really beneficial to work with riders who are older and more experienced than me.
You have signed with Bud Racing Kawasaki for 2027. Given the team’s recent results with Valin, Cannon and Garcia, the move seems to fit perfectly with your ambitions. What convinced you?
Alvisi: When the opportunity to join Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki came along, I immediately thought it was an excellent prospect for me. At Bud Racing, they have demonstrated that they have developed an excellent method that allows them to achieve very good results. There is clearly a good combination between the bike and the training, and it works for them!
We spoke earlier this year, and you explained that staying in Italy was an important factor in your decision to join Maddii Racing Honda after winning the EMX125 European Championship title with KTM. Joining Bud Racing means making a lot of changes and adapting to a different bike and a new programme.
Alvisi: At first, it is true that I was a little skeptical. Last year, I chose Maddii not only because of the team’s professionalism, but also because it was based close to my home. That meant I could continue training, at least partly, as I always had with my father, using a method that had allowed me to achieve the results I have enjoyed so far.
However, where we live, we don’t have suitable tracks to train throughout the year in the conditions that our sport demands today. Moving away from home had become necessary to ensure I could train in the best possible conditions. Bud Racing was clearly the best option at that point.
Maddii Racing is a stepping stone to HRC, while Bud Racing is a pathway to KRT. How much did the long-term opportunities influence your decision to change teams?
Alvisi: In both cases, the links with HRC this year and with Kawasaki in 2027 clearly played a major role in the decision. The objective is to make the step up to MX2 with a good team, and both of these structures are among the best.
We had a constructive discussion with Maddii and Gariboldi. The separation was regrettable, both for them and for me. However, my family and I genuinely felt that this change was necessary to allow me to progress.
Bud Racing has a strong track record of developing young riders. What do you expect from the team, and what do you hope this new collaboration with a French team will bring you?
Alvisi: I really hope I can benefit from their experience. After so many years working with the same brand, they have inevitably developed their knowledge of the Kawasaki, and they have a very strong understanding of the technical side of the bike. That is something other teams can only envy.
The fact that they can also train on different types of tracks is a real advantage for them.
The press release mentions a multi-year contract. Many riders are looking to move up to MX2 as quickly as possible. It seems you could remain with Bud Racing for at least the next two seasons, in 2027 and 2028. Do you already have your sights set on moving to MX2 in 2029?
Alvisi: We will see how the next few seasons go. We will reassess the situation with the team at the appropriate time.
Will you compete in a Grand Prix as a wildcard next year, or perhaps head to the USA for a one-off appearance in the Pro Motocross Championship, as Garcia and Cannon did this year?
Alvisi: We will have to discuss that with the team as well. We haven’t talked about it yet, but I am open to all possibilities!
You are already a European Champion in both the 85cc and 125cc categories. Your next objective must be the EMX250 title. As far as I know, no rider has ever won all three European titles.
Alvisi: Winning is always the objective, and we will do our best to achieve it. For 2027, the goal will be to have a good season and ride the way I know I can. I genuinely believe that, thanks to the experience I have gained this year, I can aim for some good results next season.
Alongside the European Championship, you will also compete in the French Elite MX2 Championship in 2027, which will be a new experience for you. What do you know about the championship and the level of competition in France?
Alvisi: It will be a completely new experience for me because I have always competed in the Italian Championship, but it will be an interesting new challenge. The French tracks I have seen so far suit me quite well, and I have heard that the level of competition in France is high.
You will be working with a French team and will seemingly have an Italian teammate. How do you think this new environment will influence your preparation?
Alvisi: I will be happy if my teammate is Italian because that would mean we already know each other. Working with a French team will be interesting for me. From what I have seen during the few meetings we have had so far, they are warm and welcoming people who will do their best to make me feel comfortable.
