Simon Längenfelder (KTM) will remain in MX2 in 2027, whilst Renaux is moving to KTM

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field five riders in the Motocross World Championship in 2027. In the MXGP class, the Austrian manufacturer is backing the two former MX2 World Champions, Maxime Renaux and Andrea Adamo. In the MX2 class, Simon Längenfelder, new signing Janis Reisulis and Valerio Lata will compete. Two further riders will race for the factory-backed Van Venrooy KTM Racing team.

Längenfelder remains in the MX2 World Championship

In the MX2 class, the 2025 world champion, Simon Längenfelder, will compete alongside Janis Reisulis. Janis made his breakthrough in 2026 during his first full World Championship season. The Latvian secured three podium finishes and finished the MX2 World Championship in 6th place. “The move to Red Bull KTM means a great deal to me,” explained Reisulis. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to ride for such a brand. I’m looking forward to new challenges, meeting new people and, of course, riding this motorbike.”

Valerio Lata moves from HRC to KTM

Valerio Lata completes the MX2 line-up for the Red Bull KTM factory team. The Italian will be part of the De Carli set-up. “Ever since I was a child, I’ve dreamt of riding for this team, and now that dream has come true,” said Lata. “I’ll be going into the season highly motivated. The work has already begun.”

Maxime Renaux moves from Yamaha to the De Carli team

The Frenchman has moved from the Yamaha works team to the De Carli team. His team-mate will be Andrea Adamo. The Italian Valerio Lata is also part of the De Carli set-up and will compete in the MX2 World Championship. “I’m really looking forward to this new chapter in my career,” said Renaux. “It’s a big change, and I’m looking forward to it. The team is one of the most attractive and successful set-ups in the paddock. Riding for Davide and Claudio is a dream come true.”

Davide de Carli, Andrea Adamo, Valerio Lata, Maxime Renaux, Claudio deCarli

Foto: Align Media

Both Reisulis brothers at KTM

Van Venrooy KTM Racing will also field Karlis Reisulis and the Australian Byron Dennis. Karlis Reisulis finished eleventh in the World Championship in 2025 and ended the 2026 season in seventh place.

Byron Dennis hails from Australia

Byron Dennis made a name for himself with top-10 finishes in his first MX2 Grand Prix appearances in China and Australia. 2027 will be the Australian’s first full season in the Motocross World Championship.

Marc de Reuver to become rider coach

Former Grand Prix winner Marc de Reuver is taking on the role of official rider coach at Red Bull KTM. “It is a great pleasure to welcome these new riders to the Red Bull KTM family and to confirm our line-up for 2027,” said KTM Off-Road Racing Director Robert Jonas. “Maxime is a great talent and an intelligent rider who now has plenty of experience in the MXGP.”

Jonas also described the signing of the Reisulis brothers as an important step: “We are delighted to help them reach the next level in their careers. The collaboration with Van Venrooy and our other supported teams is a fundamental part of our motocross project.”

All teams at a glance

MXGP – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

MX2 – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

MX2 – Van Venrooy KTM Racing