We recently reported there could be a new team in the Grand Prix paddock and we can now bring more details. The fresh team in the Grand Prix paddock for the 2026 season involves Raf Meuwissen and his father, Harrie, as they prepare to launch their very own Motocross team.
Raf Meuwissen is a familiar name in the world of motocross, having worked his way through the highly competitive European pyramid system. He raced the EMX125 and EMX250 championships before injuries forced him to step away from full-time professional racing. Despite the setbacks, his passion for the sport remained strong, and earlier this year he returned to competition by contesting the Swiss Championship.
Looking ahead, Raf is ready to take on a completely new challenge. Together with his father, Harrie, the pair are laying the groundwork to establish a new team that will join the Grand Prix paddock in 2026. Harrie will take on the role of team manager while Raf will step into a coaching role, training and developing the team’s riders – a new but exciting direction for the former racer.
The squad will run Honda machinery via support from Honda MX Academy Switzerland – they will be based in the Netherlands. The initial plan is to focus on two riders in the WMX World Championship, with the possibility of also adding two EMX250 rider under their awning. The team name is yet to be decided.
The Meuwissen family’s decision to start their own structure reflects their determination to remain involved in the sport at the highest level, this time from a team management and development perspective. With Honda backing and the family’s experience from inside the paddock, the foundations are already strong.
For now, the focus is on finalising plans and assembling the line-up for the 2026 campaign. Any potential WMX and EMX250 riders interested in the opportunity are encouraged to contact Harrie directly at the following number (+31 651071896).
This new venture marks an exciting chapter for both Raf and Harrie, as the Meuwissen name looks set to remain a part of the motocross paddock for years to come.
