https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 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/confirmed-glenn-coldenhoff-in-for-the-mxgp-of-netherlands/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:12:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206266 Glenn Coldenhoff will make a welcome return to the MXGP World Championship when he lines up at his home Grand Prix in Arnhem on August 22-23. After finishing an impressive third in the MXGP World Championship last season, the experienced Dutchman opted for a new challenge in 2026, making the move to contest the Brazilian...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-ken-de-dycker-set-for-one-off-return-to-racing-at-lommel/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:44:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206227 Ken de Dycker is set to make a surprise return to racing, with the Belgian confirmed to line up for one weekend only at his home event in Lommel. The 42-year-old enjoyed a remarkable Grand Prix career, establishing himself as one of the sport’s top riders. During his time at world championship level, de Dycker...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-romain-febvre-signs-with-ducati/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:55:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206260 Romain Febvre’s future has officially been confirmed, with Ducati announcing the signing of the reigning MXGP World Champion. The news comes shortly after Kawasaki Racing Team confirmed that Febvre will part ways with the team at the end of the 2026 MXGP World Championship season, bringing an end to a successful seven-year partnership. Ducati have...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-taylor-hammal-talks-foxhill-mxgp-it-was-the-best-moto-of-my-life/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:49 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206225 Taylor Hammal will never forget the 2026 MXGP of Great Britain at Foxhill. Twelve months after watching his home Grand Prix from the sidelines as he recovered from injury, the British DRT Kawasaki rider returned to line up against the world’s best—and delivered the ride of his life. Backed by a passionate home crowd that...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-lilly-ann-pettus-discusses-wmx-debut-it-was-so-much-fun/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:29:47 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206172 For Lilly-Ann Pettus, the trip to Foxhill was about much more than just results. The American rider travelled across the Atlantic to make her WMX World Championship debut at the iconic British circuit, while also celebrating her 18th birthday during her first-ever trip outside of the United States. Racing with the Dirt Store Triumph team,...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-team-ireland-announce-2026-ernee-mxon-squad/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:10:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206242 Team Ireland Manager Martin Barr, along with the MX commission, is pleased to announce the riders selected to represent Ireland at the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations in France. THE THREE MAN SQUAD COMBINES YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE: MX1: Lennox Dickinson  MX2: Glenn McCormick OPEN: Jason Meara MARTIN BARR: “I’m pleased to announce this year’s Motocross...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-kay-de-wolf-returns-for-czech-gp/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:16:30 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206240 Kay de Wolf is set to make his return to the MXGP World Championship action this weekend at the MXGP of Czech Republic in Loket. The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing rider has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury at the MXGP of Italy in Montevarchi, forcing him to miss several rounds of the championship...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-romain-febvre-and-krt-to-part-ways-after-2026/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:58:12 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206153 After seven seasons of fruitful cooperation, Romain Febvre and the Kawasaki Racing Team will end their association at the culmination of the 2026 season. With an impressive podium tally so far in 2026, Romain and the team are ready to end their collaboration on a high note following the coming rounds of the FIM Motocross...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-scott-lillis-we-exceeded-expectations-with-jeremy-this-weekend/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:05:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206170 Van Venrooy KTM may not carry official full factory status, but behind the scenes the Dutch squad continues to benefit from close ties with KTM, and one man playing a key role in that relationship is Scott Lillis. After losing his position in the Red Bull KTM factory team when the structure was downsized over...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-kiara-fontanesi-i-feel-like-im-dreaming/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:55:34 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=206160 Kiara Fontanesi rolled back the years at the iconic Foxhill circuit with a flawless 1-1 performance to reclaim the WMX World Championship red plate. It marked the Italina’s first perfect weekend since Turkey in 2021, underlining that the Italian legend remains as competitive as ever despite now balancing racing with family life. At 32 years...]]>