Jeremy Seewer: Hardly any MXGP options left for 2027

A few days ago, the Dutch van Venrooy KTM team announced its rider line-up. With Karlis Reisulis and Byron Dennis on board, the team is only competing in the MX2 class. The team remained tight-lipped about its MXGP plans. Rick Elzinga had already left for Australia. Jeremy Seewer, who switched from Ducati to KTM this year, no longer featured in the team’s line-up. The Swiss rider has now confirmed that his future in MXGP is very uncertain. After many years at the top level, the former Grand Prix winner could be set to embark on a new chapter in his career.

A difficult 2026

Seewer initially started the 2026 season with the Ducati factory team, but then parted ways with the Italian manufacturer and finished the year with van Venrooy KTM. Seewer seemed to be getting on better with the KTM. Nevertheless, there was no place for him in the team’s 2027 MXGP programme.

Hardly any MXGP options for 2027

Speaking to Moto.ch, Seewer explained that a return to KTM is unlikely and that the current rider market offers hardly any options. “It will almost certainly not be KTM,” he explained. “We’re looking at a few options, but the rider market in MXGP is now pretty much in tatters. The trend isn’t healthy: there are only five riders left who earn good money and receive a fair salary, but there’s nothing to be gained from finishing sixth or seventh. I myself was lucky enough to be on the winning side for years, but I’m slowly reaching a point where, given the way things are going, it doesn’t make much sense anymore,” explained the 32-year-old.

Moving abroad as a solution

Seewer isn’t ready to hang up his helmet just yet. Brazil and America would be possible options for him. As these championships don’t start until spring, he still has time to find a solution for 2027. “I’ll carry on, that’s for sure. The championships there don’t start until April or May. So we’ve still got time. I’m relaxed. I hope we can find a solution by the end of the month so that I’ve got a goal to work towards again. Naturally, I’d like to be riding a bike that works properly rather than starting yet another new project.”