https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 21 May 2026 07:31:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/interview-justin-morris-ben-watson-is-a-true-professional/ Thu, 21 May 2026 07:31:17 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=202588 Few people in the MXGP paddock have worked as closely with British talent over the years as Justin Morris. From guiding riders through their youth careers to helping established names fine-tune their approach at world championship level, Morris has built a reputation as one of the most respected coaches in the sport. Having previously worked...]]> https://gatedrop.com/preview-2026-mx1-british-championship-new-season-new-challengers/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:08:27 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=199184 The 2026 British Motocross Championship roars into life this weekend at the old-school and iconic Hawkstone Park circuit. The sandy Shropshire venue has long been one of the most demanding tracks in the country and provides the perfect stage to launch what promises to be a fascinating MX1 campaign. With a deeper field and a...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-jon-giffard-talks-signing-ben-watson-dirt-store-triumphs-big-plans-for-2026-and-more/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:26:51 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195100 With 2026 fast approaching, the Dirt Store Triumph squad has already made one of the biggest moves of the off-season by securing the signature of Ben Watson. The British star, who mutually ended his deal with Beta, will spearhead the team’s MX1 efforts both in the British Championship and across the European rounds of MXGP...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-dirt-store-triumph-reveal-2026-rider-line-up/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:59:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194712 Dirt Store Triumph Racing Announces 2026 Rider Line-Up with Expanded Off-Road Programme. Dirt Store Triumph Racing has confirmed its rider roster for the 2026 season, announcing the return of British MX2 Champion Tommy Searle, Dylan Woodcock and rising talent Billy Askew, alongside new signings Ben Watson, Eddie Jay Wade, and Rich Ely. The strengthened line-up...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-ben-watson-wont-race-the-2025-mxon-for-team-gb/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:47:14 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190870 Earlier today, Infront Moto Racing released the provisional entry list for the 2025 Motocross of Nations, set to take place at Ironman in October. The list featured Ben Watson as part of Team GB alongside Conrad Mewse and Dylan Walsh for the event heading to America. However, Watson has now confirmed he will not be...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-ben-watson-locked-in-at-beta-for-2026/ Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:30 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=184459 Ben Watson entered the 2025 MXGP World Championship off the back of a tough 2024 season that saw him sidelined with injury. However, the British rider has bounced back impressively in his third consecutive year with Beta – a partnership that continues to grow stronger. Now nine rounds into the campaign, Watson sits a solid...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-ben-watson-discusses-beta-and-mxgp-development-progress-and-pushing-forward/ Thu, 15 May 2025 07:32:58 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=183536 After a promising start to last season, British MXGP rider Ben Watson saw his momentum halted by an ACL injury sustained in Portugal. It was a tough blow that required extensive recovery time — including six weeks without bearing any weight — and left Watson facing an uncertain road back. Fast forward to 2025, and...]]> https://gatedrop.com/injury-update-ben-watson/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:46:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=157331 Ben Watson is forced to stop his racing season due to a surgery Unfortunately, our Beta rider Ben Watson has to stop and will not be at the start of the GP of Latvia in Kegums, as he has to undergo surgery on his right knee, as a result of an injury caused by a...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-kevin-strijbos-on-his-new-factory-krt-role-watson-and-febvre/ https://gatedrop.com/interview-kevin-strijbos-on-his-new-factory-krt-role-watson-and-febvre/#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:44:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=107894 https://gatedrop.com/interview-kevin-strijbos-on-his-new-factory-krt-role-watson-and-febvre/feed/ 0 https://gatedrop.com/interview-antti-pyrhonen-on-the-krt-switch-working-with-watson-and-raikkonens-involvement/ https://gatedrop.com/interview-antti-pyrhonen-on-the-krt-switch-working-with-watson-and-raikkonens-involvement/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:29:33 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=107891 https://gatedrop.com/interview-antti-pyrhonen-on-the-krt-switch-working-with-watson-and-raikkonens-involvement/feed/ 0