Motocross tragedy: Tragic details surrounding the death of Patrick Mitterbäck
In Austria, the tragic death of former motocross rider and team owner Patrick Mitterbäck sent shockwaves through the off-road scene. He lost his life in an accident in Hungary.
All 33 national teams for the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée
The Motocross of Nations in Ernée on 4 October is fast approaching. The FIM and Infront Moto Racing today announced the national line-ups for 33 teams across three classes.
Josef Chara: Motocross cosmopolitan who crossed borders
The Czech rider Josef Chara won in the Talkessel in 1986. But his true story is one of races in Western Europe, prize money and motorbikes that were cleverly smuggled across the Iron Curtain.
FIM prioritises safety: airbags to become compulsory from 2028
The FIM strongly recommends the use of off-road airbags from 2027. From 2028, these protective systems will be compulsory in the Motocross World Championship and the Motocross of Nations.
MXoN Team France nominated with Romain Febvre, Tom Vialle and Mathis Valin
Team France will field a strong line-up for the Motocross of Nations in Ernée. Following Maxime Renaux’s withdrawal, Romain Febvre, Tom Vialle and Mathis Valin will take part in the race.
Ken Roczen on his MXoN participation: “I paid for everything myself”
Some national teams, such as the USA and Germany, face the problem that their best riders are not competing, which has sparked a debate about the budget. Now Ken Roczen has also spoken out
Official: Noah Ludwig (Sarholz KTM) to compete at the MXoN in Ernée
Noah Ludwig will compete for Team Germany in the 450cc class at the Motocross of Nations in Ernée. The Sarholz-KTM rider is replacing the injured Maximilian Spies.
MXoN Team Netherlands: A squad with title ambitions
The Dutch team will line up at the Motocross of Nations on 3–4 October with Kay de Wolf (MXGP), Jeffrey Herlings (Open) and Roan van de Moosdijk (MX2), and are among the favourites.
ADAC MX Youngster Cup: Nicolai Skovbjerg (Husqvarna) is crowned champion with races to spare
With a 2-1-1 result, Gyan Doensen (KTM) won the 6th round of the ADAC MX Youngster Cup in Vellahn. Nicolai Skovbjerg finished second with a 1-3-2 result and secured the Youngster title.
The 2027 MotoGP grid will feature five new regular riders, with at least three of those dropped set to move to the World Superbike Championship. The ones to suffer as a result are Alvaro Bautista and Danilo Petrucci.
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