Liam Everts has explained why he has moved on from the legendary number 72 that saw Liam take to second generation GP wins in the number of his father Stefan.
Now that he has taken the 72 back to the top, Liam wants to create his own identity, saying on Instagram: “From the legendary 72 to the fresh start of 26 This change signifies a new beginning to strive for a legacy of my own, Leaving behind a powerful legacy to embrace new possibilities and challenges ahead. The 72 will always remain in my heart!”
With the move to Husqvarna and teammates with Kay de Wolf, a switch to Fox gear and a new number, it is a complete reset for the MX2 GP winner as he continues his recovery from a broken neck sustained in China after contact with Lucas Coenen.
Thankfully, Liam made a full recovery and has an exciting new chapter of his career ahead in 2025 with Everts commenting in the Husqvarna press release:
“I’m super happy to join Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing – they’re a great group of people, and it’s an exciting new challenge. I’ve spent a lot of time with them in the past, so I feel really good about this move. My motivation to take on a fresh challenge is really high; I definitely needed a change. We both want to win – that’s the ultimate goal. We want to become world champions. We’ll see how everything goes with me coming back from injury, but we’ll take it step by step and see what the speed is like once I’m back on the bike. This opportunity also felt like the perfect time to change my race number – new team, new colors, new number! After the accident, a lot changed, and now it felt like the right time to start something of my own. My family has been super supportive. It feels like an exciting, fresh chapter in my career!”
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