https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:57:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-factory-ktm-set-to-hire-marc-de-reuver-as-rider-coach-for-2027/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:57:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210829 Red Bull KTM are preparing for further changes behind the scenes ahead of the 2027 MXGP World Championship, with former Grand Prix rider Marc de Reuver rumoured to be in line for the role of being the team’s rider coach. The Austrian manufacturer has already confirmed a significant change to its team structure, with Joel...]]> https://gatedrop.com/race-results-2026-weston-beach-race/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:26:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210850 Conrad Mewse was in a league of his own at this year’s Weston beach race as he dominated at the front of the field.  Only Billy Bolt managed to stay on the same lap as Mewse as everyone else got lapped. It was Jak Taylor who finished third.  Results: ]]> https://gatedrop.com/race-results-2026-strandcross-vlissingen/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:09:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210843 Liam Everts was in action at the Strandcross Vlissingen event in the Netherlands and was in a class of his own winning both races.  Sven van der Mierden finished second in both races with Yentel Martens third.  Race One: Race Two: Overall:]]> https://gatedrop.com/analyzing-the-red-bull-ktm-team-manager-role-since-dirk-gruebels-departure/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:40:36 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210817 Dirk Gruebel spent eight years as Red Bull KTM team manager, taking on the role in 2015 before departing in 2022. During that time, he established himself as an important figure within the Austrian manufacturer’s Motocross programme, but since his departure, the team has struggled to find someone who has remained in the position for...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-ktm-motorsport-part-ways-with-joel-smets-as-mxgp-restructuring-takes-place-for-2027/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:45:39 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210814 KTM Motorsport would like to give heartfelt thanks to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager and former world champion Joel Smets as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team undergoes a change of organization for 2027 FIM MXGP. Smets, who had been part of the race team’s management and advisory staff since 2015, was...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-pauls-jonass-in-for-2027-hawkstone-international/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:19:12 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210795 Having just put the 2026 motocross season to bed, the Ashbrook Hawkstone International, powered by Syntol Lubricants is already rolling out the names for the 2027 line up, starting with former MX2 World Champion Pauls Jonass announced as the first confirmed rider for the 2027 event which takes place at Hawkstone Park, near Shrewsbury, on...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-nicolo-alvisi-inks-deal-with-bud-racing/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:07:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210784 Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki is delighted to announce the signing of the young Italian talent Nicolo Alvisi on a multi-year deal, as the team continues its commitment to developing the next generation of motocross stars. The arrival of Alvisi is a natural fit for a team that has established itself as one of the leading...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-reisulis-brothers-set-for-factory-ktm-rides-in-2027/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:56:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210757 Earlier this week, we reported that the factory Yamaha team are not expected to field an MX2 World Championship team for the 2027 season which has since been confirmed by Yamaha Motor Europe. This has left the future of the Reisulis brothers, Janis and Karlis, uncertain. However, it now appears that both Latvian talents could...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-team-moto-cycle-yamaha-announce-2027-rider-line-up/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:25:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210767 Team Moto-Cycle are pleased to announce their rider line for the 2027 motocross season. Deals have been agreed to retain Jason Meara #10 and Adam Collings #48, both in the MX1 class on the fantastic Yamaha YZF 450cc. The team are also excited to receive continued support from Danfay Newlands Ireland (Yamaha). The British Motocross...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-ben-watson-extends-his-contract-with-dirt-store-triumph/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:13:16 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=210771 Ben Watson will remain with Dirt Store Triumph Racing for the 2027 season after extending his contract with the British-based team. The deal will see the Brit enter his second season with the team as he looks to build on his experience and challenge for further success in the coming campaign. British Championship title target...]]>