https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:04:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 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/gallery-jk-yamaha-2026-look/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:04:15 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197382 The JK Yamaha team are gearing up for another year in the MXGP paddock. The team managed to secure Isak Gifting for the 2026 season and he’ll hope for an even better year in 2026.  Jēkabs Kubuliņš also stays with the team but makes the move up to the EMX250 class with Drew Stock signing...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-jk-yamaha-create-new-emx125-structure-for-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:57:27 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=196058 The JK Yamaha team have confirmed the creation of a brand-new EMX125 structure for the 2026 season, marking an important step in their continued commitment to rider development. Working closely with the Yamaha bLU cRU framework and Yamaha Racing Switzerland headquarters, the team has agreed to run the JK Racing bLU cRU Program throughout the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-drew-stock-signs-with-jk-yamaha-for-2026/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:59:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194389 Young British talent Drew Stock has confirmed his plans for the 2026 season, and it’s a big step forward in his career. After being announced as one of the Blu Cru European winners, Stock will receive official Yamaha support next season – and that support now comes with a full ride under the JK Yamaha...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-jk-yamaha-retain-kubulins-fransson-and-iacopi-for-2026/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:25:11 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194021 It was recently confirmed that Isak Gifting would remain with the Italian-based JK Yamaha Racing team for the 2026 season, and the team have now announced three more riders who will stay under their awning next year. Young Latvian talent Jekabs Kubulins had an impressive season in the EMX125 class and even raced the EMX250...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-isak-gifting-remains-with-jk-yamaha-for-2026-with-more-support/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:16:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192756 Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that Isak Gifting will continue his journey with Yamaha and the JK Yamaha Supported MX team through 2026. The talented 24-year-old from Grycksbo, Sweden, will again campaign a Yamaha YZ450F in the premier class of the FIM Motocross World. Since stepping up to MXGP in 2024, Gifting’s career...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-isak-gifting-to-remain-at-jk-yamaha-with-more-factory-support/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:57:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190897 One rider who has really stepped things up in 2025 is Swedish talent, Isak Gifting, in what is only his second season competing in the MXGP World Championship. Last year, Gifting signed a late deal with the JK Yamaha squad which meant he didn’t get the benefit of a full winter preparation. This time around...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-isak-gifting-talks-uddevalla-heartbreak-bouncing-back-and-more/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:25:30 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=190036 Isak Gifting has had quite the whirlwind of late in MXGP. The Swede lit up the world stage at Uddevalla with a breathtaking ride that had fans on the edge of their seats, only to suffer heartbreak on the very last lap. Just a week later, he was back in action and found himself battling...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-isak-gifting-back-in-mxgp-action-and-eyeing-the-top-five/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:32:00 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=184950 After a spell on the sidelines following a big crash at Arco di Trento, Swedish talent Isak Gifting has returned to MXGP action and wasted no time in reminding everyone of his capabilities. Despite missing some rounds and still regaining full race fitness, Gifting has delivered impressive performances—most recently going 7-7 for 7th overall in...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-jekabs-kubulins-making-the-most-of-his-jk-racing-opportunity/ Tue, 06 May 2025 18:14:44 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=183123 Latvian talent Jekabs Kubulins has made a strong impression in the 2025 EMX125 Championship, showcasing both speed and consistency as he takes full advantage of an opportunity with the JK Racing team. After stepping in as a replacement, Kubulins has quickly found his rhythm and is now looking forward to building on a promising start....]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-isak-gifting-talks-racing-mxgp-jk-yamaha-and-more/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:47:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=181578 Now in his second year competing in the MXGP class, Swedish talent Isak Gifting is starting to find his groove. After a learning year in 2023, the JK Yamaha rider is building momentum and consistently running inside the top ten—sometimes even rubbing elbows with the factory boys up front. We caught up with Gifting to...]]>