Talented Italian MX2 rider, Ferruccio Zanchi, has been dealt a cruel blow as Honda HRC have confirmed he will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The young rider picked up an injury during the German Grand Prix, and after further medical checks, it’s now been revealed that surgery is required on his knee.
The news comes as a major disappointment for Zanchi, who had shown real promise earlier in the season. A standout moto win and an overall podium in Cozar, Spain, highlighted his potential and marked him as one to watch in his second year with the Factory Honda team. However, injury has now put a halt to his progress, and he’ll be forced to watch the rest of the championship from the sidelines.
Honda HRC shared the following update:
“Things aren’t so bright for the fourth member of Honda HRC, Ferruccio Zanchi, who injured himself in Germany and has been on the sidelines since. After the last set of check-ups, it has now been determined that surgery is necessary on his knee, which means the Italian will miss the remainder of the 2025 MX2 campaign. It is a bitter blow for the #73, who showed such promise early on in the season with a moto win and podium in Cozar, Spain, but who now must focus on recovery so that he’ll be ready for 2026.”
Zanchi himself admitted the situation is tough to take but is staying positive as he begins the road to recovery:
“I am very disappointed how this season has ended already, and I won’t get another chance to compete in 2025 world championships. I had a good beginning of the season and although it hadn’t gone as well in the middle period, I really felt like it would come good and I would work my way into consistent battles for the podium spots. I’d like to thank the team and all the fans for their support and now the focus is getting healthy again. It will be a long road, but I am confident that I can get back to where I belong and that is fighting at the front of the MX2 class.”
The big question now is whether Zanchi will remain with Honda HRC for the 2026 season, as he is currently in a contract year. While his future is currently uncertain, one thing is clear – he’s determined to come back stronger and fight at the front once again.
