https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:06:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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/interview-benoit-paturel-i-dont-know-where-a-door-will-open-but-ill-be-ready/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:06:30 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201699 If Benoit Paturel has kept a low profile in recent months, the French rider hasn’t been inactive, as he’s aiming for a return to competition in 2026. In his sights — after spending summer 2025 in the USA with HEP Suzuki — Paturel hopes to secure an outdoor ride, or at least an opportunity in...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-julius-mikula-i-feel-mentally-stronger-i-believe-in-myself-more/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:17:21 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201566 In a sport where full factory backing is often seen as the golden ticket to success, Julius Mikula is busy rewriting that narrative. The young Czech has emerged as one of the standout stories in the early stages of the MX2 World Championship, delivering a string of eye-catching performances that have turned heads throughout the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-ollie-kingston-a-young-mechanic-finding-his-place-in-the-mxgp-paddock/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:28:21 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201514 For many, the dream of Motocross revolves around lining up behind the gate, chasing victories and glory on track. But for Ollie Kingston, the journey has taken a different — yet equally demanding — path. After growing up racing and riding for fun, an injury forced Kingston to rethink his future in the sport. What...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-jake-weimer-reflects-on-his-career-kawasaki-sawyer-gieck-and-more/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:25:33 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201499 Few riders understand the highs and challenges of professional Motocross and Supercross quite like Jake Weimer. From achieving the ultimate dream of lifting a Supercross title in 2010 to battling through the demanding 450cc class and sharing an awning with legends like Ryan Villopoto, Weimer’s career offers a candid look at what it really takes...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-alexis-fueri-ive-been-putting-pressure-on-myself-for-too-many-years/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:53:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201494 A year after securing his very first EMX250 European Championship podium at the Arco di Trento circuit, Alexis Fueri was naturally hoping to rediscover that same feeling on a track that had previously brought him success. The MRT Beta rider approached the weekend with confidence, but luck wasn’t on his side. A heavy crash right...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-maxime-grau-maddii-honda-are-doing-a-very-good-job/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201415 Everything has happened very quickly for Maxime Grau over the past few weeks. Signed at the last minute by the Maddii Racing Honda team to contest the MX2 World Championship on the CRF 250, the French rider is clearly gaining momentum GP after GP. Seventh in the first MX2 moto in Trentino on Sunday —...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-thomas-traversini-its-amazing-the-way-moritz-ernecker-rides-the-bike/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:47:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201459 After a dream start to the season for the KTM factory Junior EMX125 team, Team Manager Thomas Traversini has every reason to be satisfied—but not complacent. With his young Austrian duo delivering another dominant 1-2 result, the Italian has overseen one of the standout performances in the EMX125 paddock so far this year. While Ernecker...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-sleny-goyer-i-dont-feel-pressure/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:31:49 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201453 French talent Sleny Goyer continues to establish himself as one of the standout riders in the EMX125 championship, and his latest podium finish at Arco di Trento only adds to his growing reputation. Now in his first season with the MJC Yamaha squad, Goyer has made the transition from privateer to factory rider look seamless,...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-alfie-herron-talks-emx125-debut-i-really-enjoyed-the-experience/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:29:17 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201449 Young Irish talent Alfie Herron took a big step in his career at the weekend, making his EMX125 debut at Arco di Trento after travelling over from Ireland. Riding under the MCV TM awning, Herron showed promising speed throughout the event and came agonisingly close to qualifying for the races. Despite narrowly missing out, the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-antonio-cairoli-the-will-is-there-to-race-ama-pro-mx-rounds/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:45 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201435 Few names in motocross command as much respect as Antonio Cairoli. A nine-time world champion and one of the sport’s all-time greats, the Italian icon may have stepped back from full-time racing, but his influence on the paddock remains as strong as ever. Now playing a key role in Ducati’s ambitious motocross project, Cairoli finds...]]>