Quentin Prugnieres could be about to make a big leap in his career, with the French rider heavily rumoured to be joining the SR Motoblouz Honda team for the remainder of the 2025 season. The move would see the 20-year-old step up to the MXGP World Championship and debut aboard a 450cc machine, marking a significant shift after only moving up to MX2 last year.
Prugnieres’ future became a hot topic after the WZ KTM Racing Team, where he had spent the first part of this season, confirmed they had mutually agreed to part ways. In their statement, the German-based team noted that Prugnieres would be stepping up to the 450cc class, sparking immediate speculation about his next destination.
After some digging, we understand that SR Motoblouz Honda could be his landing spot, with plans in place for him to race the remainder of the MXGP calendar – the current plan is for him to race at Loket this weekend.
The move would mark a huge opportunity – and challenge – for Prugnieres. Still relatively new to the world stage, the French talent only moved up to MX2 in 2024 and has been working to establish himself among the category’s elite. Jumping into MXGP not only means adapting to the more powerful 450cc machinery but also taking on a stacked field featuring some of the sport’s most established and experienced riders.
However, there are several factors that could work in his favour. SR Motoblouz Honda has a reputation for helping riders develop, and Prugnieres will have the guidance of the team’s experienced coach, Yves Demaria. The former three time MX3 world champion is known for getting the best out of the riders he’s worked with, and his mentorship could help Prugnieres find his feet quickly in the premier class.
The French squad are shaping up to be one of the more intriguing teams on the MXGP grid for 2026. Kevin Horgmo has already signed a deal to remain with the team, and Thibault Benistant is strongly linked with a rookie MXGP campaign under the same awning.
For Prugnieres, the rest of the 2025 season could be crucial in shaping his future. The opportunity to show he can handle the power of the 450cc, mix it with MXGP regulars, and put in some standout rides might be exactly what he needs to secure a strong deal for 2026. On the flip side, the transition mid-season could be a tough learning curve, and the results may take time to come.
While nothing has been officially confirmed at this stage, all signs point towards Quentin Prugnieres making his MXGP debut with SR Motoblouz Honda. If the deal goes through, the next few rounds will provide a fascinating glimpse into whether the talented Frenchman is ready to make the jump up to the toughest class in the world.
