With the 2026 MX2 World Championship just around the corner, one determined rider has made it clear that waiting for the “perfect” opportunity simply isn’t an option. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, he’s taking matters into his own hands – funding, organising and building a programme to ensure he lines up at the season opener in MX2 World Championship.
What follows is a bold, honest insight into what it takes to chase the dream as a privateer at world championship level.
“I will start the MX2 World Championship season as a privateer. I will be in Argentina for the first round. It will be a really privateer setup, a friend from Chile will bring a bike for me from Triumph. I will fly with my engine from Spain and my suspension from RaceTech. I will have the same engine there than I will race with in Spain for the Spanish Championship. For sure I will do the first, I think, four or five GP’s with this setup. My goal is to do good results, to try and find a team to end the series with, I’m feeling strong and fit so I think it can be a good year. I don’t want to give up before I even try so I’m doing everything to be at the first GP in Argentina. Then we will see if I can find a team and see what the future brings”.
The logistics alone highlight the scale of the challenge. From transporting engines and suspension across continents to relying on close friends for machinery, it’s an effort that is driven by belief and determination.
“A friend from Chile, he will bring his bike from Chile to Argentina for me to race the first round. I will bring my engine from Spain and my suspension from RaceTech. I will fly with my mechanic Jovi (Schutte). He was with me when I had my first race in Argentina in 2023 with Kawasaki. For me, it’s a pleasure that he’s with me for this as well. We will both be there together and alone but with a lot of motivation. We have done a lot of work in the past few weeks. I can’t wait to be behind the gate and see what I’m capable of doing there. We will see. I can’t wait to be there.
While the circumstances may be far from factory-backed comfort, the belief in the equipment – and the work done behind the scenes – is clear. With limited preparation time, every session has counted.
“From the beginning I really liked the Triumph. The frame is really good and the engine is also quite good. The first impression surprised me quite a lot. I work a lot with RaceTech to put the best setup we can find in this short time. From the day I jumped on the bike it was around only five weeks to Argentina. It’s not too much time to get the setup and everything but we have done our best – I feel good with the bike and with everything. I think I will be ready”.
Ultimately, the mission is about more than just lining up – it’s about proving a point. Strong early results could open the door to a more stable future, but regardless of what happens, the commitment to giving everything in what will be his final 250cc campaign is unwavering.
“My goal is to find a team, of course because it’s really, really expensive to do all the season with not too many sponsors so it’s really difficult. Now what is for sure is that I will do the first GP and at least the first six I will do on my own, if I don’t find a team before that. But my goal is to do quite good in the beginning and try to finance it for the rest of the year. I want to make a good season on what will be my last year racing the 250cc. We will see what the future brings but what it brings, I will be ready for it”.
In a sport where factory support often dictates opportunity, this is a reminder that belief, resilience and sheer determination still count for plenty. The opening round in Argentina won’t just mark the start of a new season – they’ll represent a rider refusing to let circumstances define his career – big respect!
