https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:02:55 +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/official-the-coenens-extend-their-contract-with-red-bull-ktm/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:21:43 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197853 Lucas and Sacha Coenen have signed a multi-year contract to represent Red Bull KTM and continue their rise up the international motocross ladder. The 19-year-old Belgian twins registered Grand Prix victories in both the MXGP and MX2 categories in 2025 and are expected to make championship pushes this term with the KTM 450 SX-F (ridden...]]> https://gatedrop.com/confirmed-bajaj-mobility-ag-officially-takes-over-pierer-mobility/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:36:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=196240 Bajaj Mobility AG (formerly PIERER Mobility AG) is the parent company of the KTM Group, one of Europe’s leading motorcycle manufacturers. The group includes the KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS brands, as well as WP Suspension and a range of electric-powered vehicles. Workforce reduction as part of restructuring Following the completion of its restructuring in 2025,...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-brad-todd-reveals-plans-for-2026-ama-pro-motocross/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:21:51 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=196068 Brad Todd has confirmed a significant move for the 2026 season, switching to KTM machinery as he prepares for his most ambitious year of racing to date. The young British talent dipped his toe into the AMA Pro Motocross Championship last year, contesting a handful of rounds to gain valuable experience. For 2026, Todd is...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-cat-moto-bauerschmidt-racing-make-the-switch-to-ktm-for-2026/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:56:35 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195566 Cat Moto Bauerschmidt Racing are still relatively new to the Grand Prix paddock, having only entered the scene in 2024 – but they are already preparing for a fresh chapter. After two seasons running Husqvarna machinery, the team have confirmed that they will switch to KTM machinery for the 2026 campaign. While the move represents...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-jeffrey-herlings-and-ktm-part-ways/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:13:34 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194702 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wishes to thank and extend best wishes to five-times FIM World Champion Jeffrey Herlings as the 16-year association between the team and the Dutchman reaches a close. Herlings was drafted into the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team as a precarious 15-year-old in 2010. His talent and desire were immediately...]]> https://gatedrop.com/video-jorge-prado-his-journey-to-being-back-in-orange/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:47:25 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194377 Jorge Prado has released a YouTube video after it was announced he’ll be back on a KTM for the 2026 season. After this year didn’t go to plan for Prado and Kawasaki, next year is going to be a huge season.]]> https://gatedrop.com/chase-sexton-on-parting-ways-with-ktm-it-was-time-to-move-on/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:23:50 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192893 Change is never easy, but for Chase Sexton, it’s become a necessary part of rediscovering his spark. After a demanding season that tested him mentally more than ever before, the American has chosen to hit the reset button – determined to reignite the fun, freedom, and fire that first made him fall in love with...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-chase-sexton-and-ktm-part-ways/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:13:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192736 KTM have confirmed that after two years, they will go their separate ways with Chase Sexton. The American is expected to make the move to Kawasaki for the 2026 season. The following press release confirmed the news: Following two seasons in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks Chase Sexton for...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-andrea-adamo-to-make-the-move-up-to-mxgp-in-2026/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:02:54 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192529 After Simon Längenfelder wrapped up the 2025 MX2 World Championship title, it meant both Kay de Wolf and Andrea Adamo still had the option to remain in the class as both haven’t yet aged out – there is a rule that a rider who wins two MX2 world titles is forced out of the class....]]> https://gatedrop.com/joel-smets-on-herlings-not-racing-ironman-mxon-defends-ktm/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:16:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=192623 Following the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Herlings’ absence from Team Netherlands for the 2025 MXoN which took place at Ironman, KTM team manager Joel Smets has spoken out to clarify the situation. Rumours have been circulating that KTM were unwilling to provide Herlings with a bike for the event, but Smets was quick to dismiss those...]]>