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PROVISIONAL 2027 FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCED

SHANGHAI (China) 10th September 2026 – Infront Moto Racing, together with the FIM, is pleased to announce the provisional calendar of the 2027 FIM Motocross World Championship. Twenty Grands Prix spread across four continents will decide the MXGP and MX2 world titles, with the season opening in Andalucia on 28 February and the year closing at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Assen on 10 October.

In the beautiful region of Andalucia, Almonte will open proceedings with the MXGP of Andalucia, the Spanish venue that joined the calendar in 2026 and now takes on the role of season opener for both MXGP and MX2, along with WMX and EMX125 on the programme. Two weeks later the paddock crosses the Atlantic for the MXGP of Argentina on 14 March, as the much-appreciated venue of Bariloche welcomes MXGP for a second consecutive year.

The Paddock then comes back to Europe for a strong spring period. The MXGP of Italy on 28 March at Montevarchi, is directly followed by the MXGP of Sardegna at Riola Sardo on 4 April. Then the MXGP of Spain on 18 April, where the location is also to be announced, and the MXGP of Trentino at Pietramurata on 25 April.

May opens away from Europe. The MXGP of China returns to Shanghai on 2 May, moving from its September date into a spring slot that places one of the fastest growing markets in world motocross at the heart of the season. The Grand Prix also falls within the Labour Day holiday, one of the biggest public holidays in the Chinese calendar and a period of national celebration that brings the country together. To race in Shanghai across that weekend is a great honour for the championship and promises an exceptional atmosphere at the circuit.

The European core of the calendar then runs from late May to the end of June, with the MXGP of Portugal on 23 May at a venue to be announced, the MXGP of France on 30 May returns to Saint Jean d’Angély, the Charente-Maritime venue that last staged a Grand Prix in 2025, the MXGP of Latvia at Kegums on 13 June, the MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal on 20 June and the MXGP of Great Britain at Foxhills on 27 June. In Foxhills, the presence of EMX250 was an essential part of the discussions around the British round. Adding the class was an important decision and a vital one for the future of British motocross, giving the country’s most talented young riders the opportunity to race at home in front of their own crowd.

A pause in July gives teams and riders a genuine mid season reset, and it is during that period that the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship takes place at Pärnu in Estonia on 18 July. Racing resumes with two of the most demanding weekends of the year, the MXGP of Czech Republic at Loket on 25 July and the MXGP of Flanders at Lommel on 1 August.

The run to the finish opens with the MXGP of Sweden at Uddevalla on 15 August and the MXGP of the Netherlands at Arnhem on 22 August, before the MXGP of Türkiye at Afyonkarahisar on 5 September. A further Grand Prix is scheduled for 12 September, with the host country and venue to be announced, and the MXGP of Australia at Darwin follows on 19 September. The championship then closes back in Europe, the MXGP of Switzerland on 3 October, at a venue to be confirmed, bringing down the curtain on the season one week before the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in The Netherlands at Assen.

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THE SUPPORTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship contests six rounds in 2027. WMX opens alongside the MXGP of Andalucia on 28 February and then races at the MXGP of Italy, the MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal, the MXGP of the Netherlands at Arnhem, the MXGP of Türkiye at Afyonkarahisar and the MXGP of Australia at Darwin, where the title will be settled.

The FIM Europe classes again form the backbone of the support programme. EMX125 presented by FMF Racing opens its campaign alongside MXGP in Andalucia on 28 February and races eleven times, while EMX250 begins in Sardegna on 4 April and races twelve times, both series concluding at the MXGP of Switzerland on 3 October. EMX Open joins in at Lommel on 1 August, and Loket hosts the EMX65, EMX85 and EMX2T classes on 25 July. The Motocross of European Nations is scheduled for 12 September at a venue to be confirmed.

The season is completed by the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Assen on 10 October. The Dutch venue last staged the event in 2019, when the Netherlands won on home soil in front of a capacity crowd, and its return is one of the most anticipated dates of the 2027 season. The Yamaha BLU CRU programme will again feature on the Nations weekend.

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STOCK, GAJSER & ANDRZEJEWSKI NAMED AS 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM EUROPE CUP WINNERS!

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup, following an intense two days of training and assessment at the YZ BLU CRU Masterclass, held at the spectacular MC des Costières circuit in the South of France.

Under the watchful eyes of BLU CRU coaches and motocross royalty Gautier Paulin, Brian Jørgensen and Nancy van de Ven, a dynamic group of riders aged 10 to 16 proved their potential. These young talents earned their invitations through standout performances at the 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale, which took place at the MXGP of Sweden in mid-August.

The exceptional level of talent on display made the final selection a challenging task for the committee of coaches. Ultimately, it was Drew Stock, Leo Gajser and Tymon Andrzejewski who stood out in their respective categories.

In the YZ125 class, 16-year-old Briton Drew Stock was selected from an extremely high-level group of riders as the winner. Stock will step up to contest the EMX125 championship aboard a GYTR kitted YZ125 in 2026 with the backing of a Yamaha supported team.

In the YZ85 class, it was 13-year-old Slovenian Leo Gajser who was identified as a promising prospect, becoming the first-ever Slovenian winner of the YZ BLU CRU Cup. Meanwhile, in the YZ65 class, it was 11-year-old Pole Tymon Andrzejewski who took the top honour, marking the first win for Poland. Both will receive support from Yamaha Motor Europe for their 2026 seasons.

After the resounding success of the 2025 YZ Cup, the stage is set for 2026. A further 120 riders from YZ BLU CRU Cups and Challenges around the world will compete to win a place on the gate at the YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale, which will take place at the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France, October 2-4.

The YZ BLU CRU Cup is open to all Yamaha riders aged between 8 and 16 years racing a YZ65, YZ85 or YZ125 and is free to join. For more information or to check if you’re eligible, click HERE.

Gautier Paulin

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"Selecting the YZ BLU CRU Cup winners this year was a real challenge. Every year, the level of the riders improves, not just in raw speed, but in technical ability, attitude, and consistency. It’s impressive to see such young riders show incredible discipline and structure—a lot of which comes down to their families and support teams, so hats off to them as well.

The level in each category was extremely high, and the riders were all so closely matched that it made the decision really tough. Although only one rider per class could win, every single participant impressed us during the Masterclass, and we’re proud to be part of their journey.

On behalf of all the coaches and Yamaha, we’d like to thank everyone who attended—we truly enjoyed our time with you. Congratulations to the winners! And to those who didn’t win this time: be proud and keep working hard – you are definitely on the right path!"

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YZ BLU CRU WORLD SUPERFINALE MAKES U.S. DEBUT AT THE 2025 MONSTER ENERGY FIM MXON

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) 10th October 2025 – Chandler Powell, Jaydin Smart and Cooper Johnson take top honours at the first-ever YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale on U.S. soil at this year’s Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) at Ironman Raceway, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

The sports rising stars took to the world stage last weekend at the Monster Engergy FIM MXoN for the first running of the YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale in the United States. Hosted by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), nearly 100 riders from around the U.S. and 13 countries competed for top honours aboard GYTR-kitted YZs in three different classes – YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125. Racing on the same track as the best riders in the world and in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Ironman Raceway, Canadian Chandler Powell topped the YZ65 podium, with Americans Jaydin Smart winning the YZ85 race and Cooper Johnson the YZ125 race.

Young riders earned a coveted spot on the gate at the 2025 YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale by finishing in the top five at the qualifier races or through a wild card entry. Those qualifier races for each class were a part of the BLU CRU Invitational Races, held earlier this year at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, RedBud MX in Buchanan, Michigan, and Oak Hill Raceway in Alvord, Texas. The event also saw entries from around the world, with representatives from Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Poland, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Dubai, Australia, and New Zealand. There were also a few wild-card spots awarded to deserving riders by Yamaha. Providing support to both U.S. and international entries with assembly of the GYTR-equipped bikes, as well as on-site trackside support, was the Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha team and Rock River Powersports.

“Hosting the first YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale in the U.S. was a massive undertaking by our team, but one we were excited to tackle,” said Jennifer Davie, the Experiential Marketing Manager for YMUS. “It was made 100% worth it by the smiles, laughs, camaraderie, and pride exuded by all the racers, their families, and friends. It was a true expression of what our BLU CRU program both here in the U.S. and globally stands for: Creating lifetime memories with our Yamaha family and community.”

It was a race weekend full of activities at the World Championship level, with the young riders getting a personal meet and greet session with Yamaha’s MXoN riders, a track walk with the Yamaha Ambassadors – Ryan Villopoto, Damon Bradshaw, and Doug Dubach – and participation in the MXoN Team Presentation parade in downtown Crawfordsville, Indiana. The first race of the weekend kicked off with the YZ65 class on Saturday, with Chandler Powell making an impressive charge through the field on the opening lap. The young Canadian took over the lead after the halfway mark and rode on to earn the YZ65 victory. Finishing in the runner-up spot was American Tate Brush, with Australian Hudson Francis rounding out the podium in third.

Chandler Powell: “It was a good race, I didn’t get the best of starts, like mid-pack, but I fought my way up to third place on the first lap. It was really rough out there and choppy. It was a hard track to race on, but there was some good racing out there. It means everything to get this win. I haven’t won anything really big this year. I’ve won Canadian Championships, but this is a World race – it is so awesome.”

YZ65 Race – Classification: 1. Chandler Powell (CAN, Yamaha), 17:36.835; 2. Tate Brush (USA, Yamaha), +0:08.812; 3. Hudson Francis (AUS, Yamaha), +0:43.485; 4. Matthew Simoneaux (USA, Yamaha), +0:50.593; 5. Stella Harding (AUS, Yamaha), +0:59.479; 6. Simon Lopez (USA, Yamaha), +1:13.825; 7. James Ellis (USA, Yamaha), +1:26.057; 8. Kayden Mueller (CAN, Yamaha), +1:34.775; 9. Richie Gurley (USA, Yamaha), +1:38.277; 10. Sebastian Cherres (ECU, Yamaha), +1:42.360;

Main Photo: YZ125 World SuperFinale Start, Ironman Raceway

Top Photo: (left to right) YZ65 World SuperFinaleWinner Chandler Powell, YZ World SuperFinale125 Winner Cooper Johnson, YZ85 World SuperFinale Winner Jaydin Smart

Bottom Photos: 1. Chandler Powell; 2. YZ65 World SuperFinale Podium

Afterward, the YZ85 riders took to the track, and it was an epic showdown. American Jaydin Smart rocketed to an amazing start from the last gate pick. Hot on his heels was last year’s YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale YZ85 race winner – Tayce Morgan – but Smart kept cool under pressure to hold him off and secure the win. Joining the duo on the podium was Australian Blake Bohannon.

Jaydin Smart: “The whole thing has just been an awesome experience, it feels so good to get this win, especially with how the day started. I got the last gate pick because I tried hitting the tabletop in practice and blew my spokes out before timed qualifying. So I had to line up all the way on the outside and got a good jump and just closed the door.”

YZ85 Race – Classification: 1. Jaydin Smart (USA, Yamaha), 20:26.250; 2. Tayce Morgan (USA, Yamaha), +0:00.876; 3. Blake Bohannon (AUS, Yamaha), +0:12.443; 4. Nixon Coppins (NZL, Yamaha), +0:48.221; 5. Brayton Wills (USA, Yamaha), +1:26.010; 6. Ismael Michaelsson David (ISL, Yamaha), +1:49.257; 7. Jax Baker (USA, Yamaha), +1:56.688; 8. Evan Porter (USA, Yamaha), +2:05.455; 9. Luke Dodds (CAN, Yamaha), +2:14.482; 10. Ryder Hayes (USA, Yamaha), +2:19.920

Top Photo: Jaydin Smart

Bottom Photo: 1. YZ85 World SuperFinale Start; 2. YZ85 World SuperFinale Podium

In Sunday morning’s race, Cooper Johnson enjoyed a standout performance aboard the YZ125. Although the American rider did not get the start he was hoping for, he quickly made his way to the front by Lap 2 and rode on to victory. Canadian Jonathan Bergeron fought his way through to secure second, with Great Britain’s Drew Stock finishing third.

Cooper Johnson: “It feels great to get this win, it’s just such an honour. I didn’t have the best start, but made my way through the pack and got into first, and held my ground from there.”

YZ125 Race – Classification: 1. Cooper Johnson (USA, Yamaha), 29:54.462; 2. Jonathan Bergeron (CAN, Yamaha), +0:03.825; 3. Drew Stock (GBR, Yamaha), +0:07.398; 4. Austin Camden (USA, Yamaha), +0:25.871; 5. Nolan Murphy (USA, Yamaha), +0:27.788; 6. Jacobo Roman (COL, Yamaha), +0:29.081; 7. Tanner Dorman (USA, Yamaha), +0:33.052; 8. Jose Morera (VEN, Yamaha), +0:47.891; 9. Chase Moynihan (USA, Yamaha), +1:05.308; 10. Rodrigo Stuardo (CHI, Yamaha), +1:37.514