https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:17:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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-changes-looming-for-yamahas-factory-mx2-gp-structure/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:57:36 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204712 Since the start of the 2024 season, Dutch based team, Hutten Metaal Racing have been responsible for operating Yamaha’s factory MX2 World Championship programme, taking over the role after Hans Corvers and the Kemea Yamaha structure stepped up to run Yamaha’s MXGP factory effort. The Dutch-based outfit earned the opportunity after several successful years managing...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-estonia-announce-15-riders-for-the-2026-junior-motocross-world-championship/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204716 The 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship will take place on 4–5 July at the historic and highly technical Jinín circuit in the Czech Republic, where 15 young Estonian riders will represent their country. Team Estonia 65cc #229 Jaan Aron Vahter (KTM) #640 Mattias Asi (Husqvarna) #655 Herman Tamme (GasGas) #661 Martin-Markus Ansi (GasGas) #900...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-mathis-valin-commits-his-future-to-kawasaki/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:56:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204707 Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. and the Kawasaki Racing Team MX2 are delighted to confirm that Mathis Valin will continue their successful relationship in Green. The French teenager has signed a multi-year deal to continue the KRT assault on the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship. During his first learning season in the MX2 World Championship Mathis gained...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-calvin-vlaanderen-open-to-racing-the-mxon-for-south-africa-moving-forward/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:58:49 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204321 South African-born MXGP rider Calvin Vlaanderen could be set for a major change when it comes to the Motocross des Nations in the years ahead. After representing the Netherlands on five occasions at the prestigious event, the Ducati rider is understood to be increasingly open to the possibility of lining up for South Africa in...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-french-mxgp-heading-back-to-saint-jean-dangely-in-2027/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:35:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204693 After a short one-year break, the Motocross World Championship will return to Saint Jean d’Angély in 2027. The Charente-based club has been selected by the French and International federations, as well as Infront, the championship promoter, to host the 2027 MXGP of France. Motocross enthusiasts in Saint Jean d’Angély love organising top-level events and, after...]]> https://gatedrop.com/injury-update-kay-de-wolf-ruled-out-of-portuguese-gp/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:11:01 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204689 Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing confirms that Kay de Wolf will miss the upcoming MXGP of Portugal following an ankle injury sustained at the MXGP of Italy in Montevarchi. Following further medical evaluations, the decision has been made for the Dutchman to focus on his recovery before returning to competition. As a result, de Wolf will...]]> https://gatedrop.com/talking-point-should-transparency-be-mxgps-next-big-step-forward/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:27:06 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=203949 Firstly, let’s start by saying just how great Motocross is. It is one of – if not *the* toughest sport in the world. The physical demands placed on riders are extraordinary, the level of skill required is unbelievable, and for those of us who truly appreciate the sport, there are few things more exciting than...]]> https://gatedrop.com/entry-list-mxgp-of-portugal-mxgp-mx2-emx250-emx125-2026/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:48:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204687 The next stop on the MXGP calendar is Agueda in Portugal – in recent years this event has seen plenty of rain so hopefully we get dry conditions this weekend as it’s a great track when it is.  MXGP:  1 1 Febvre Romain Kawasaki FRA FFM Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP 2 4 Elzinga Rick KTM...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-scott-smulders-to-remain-with-sixtyseven-racing-team-for-2027/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:26:28 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204438 Despite seeing his promising 2026 season brought to an early end through injury, Scott Smulders has done enough to convince the SixtySeven Racing team that he remains a key part of their future plans. We can exclusively reveal that the Dutch rider has extended his contract with the German-based squad and will continue to contest...]]> https://gatedrop.com/camden-mclellan-i-was-pretty-pissed-after-my-first-race/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:53:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=204630 It proved to be a rollercoaster weekend at Montevarchi for Camden McLellan, but the South African showed impressive resilience to end the MXGP of Italy on a high. After a frustrating opening moto left his hopes of an overall victory in tatters only finishing in seventh, the Triumph rider responded in style during race two....]]>