MOTOREX CELEBRATES START OF 2026 SEASON WITH DOUBLE VICTORY

March 12th, 2026.



MOTOREX enters 2026 with strong momentum as it closes in on the remarkable milestone of 200 titles in world-level motorcycle racing. The Swiss specialist in high-performance lubricants, as well as clean and care products, has already enjoyed an outstanding start to the year, with Red Bull KTM’s Luciano Benavides claiming victory at the Dakar Rally and Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt securing the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. These latest successes bring MOTOREX’s championship tally up to 191.

With multiple teams and riders across both on-road and off-road disciplines set to rely on the company’s #RaceProven products in their pursuit of success, the stage is firmly set for MOTOREX to further strengthen its already impressive legacy in 2026.

SUCCESSFUL STARTS TO MOTOGP™ AND AMA SUPERCROSS
The new partnership between MOTOREX and Red Bull KTM’s MotoGP™ team got off to the perfect start, with Pedro Acosta delivering a stunning victory in the opening Sprint of the year. Acosta then charged to a second-place finish in the Grand Prix to leave round one as the championship leader – a first for him, KTM, and MOTOREX.

In Moto2™ and Moto3™, MOTOREX maintained machines secured further podium finishes. CFMOTO Aspar Team’s Daniel Holgado placed third in Moto2™, while his teammate, Máximo Quiles, narrowly missed out on victory in Moto3™ by finishing second. The Supersport World Championship also fired into life two weeks ago, with Feel Racing’s Philipp Öttl beginning the campaign with a strong runner-up finish in Australia.

Over in the USA, Red Bull KTM’s new signing, Eli Tomac, has won half of the AMA Supercross rounds held so far this season, placing him second in the standings. Tomac’s most recent victory came at the iconic Daytona Supercross, where he extended his tally of wins at the grueling event to eight. With nine rounds remaining, the American trails the championship leader by just a single point.

MXGP BEGINS WITH MOTOREX SUPPORTED CHAMPIONS AND CHALLENGERS LINING UP
The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship began in Argentina, with defending MXGP champion , Kawasaki Racing Team’s Romain Febvre taking the podium with a well-judged second place and MX2 champion Simon Laengenfelder taking a clean sweep of both motos on his Red Bull KTM.

MOTOREX ENJOYS STRONG PRESENCE AND NEW PARTNERSHIPS IN ENDURO
In April, the MOTOREX supported FIM EnduroGP World Championship gets underway in Italy. Red Bull KTM’s Josep Garcia, the reigning EnduroGP and Enduro1 champion, starts the season focused on adding to his tally of seven world titles. Garcia will face strong competition for the EnduroGP crown from new teammate Andrea Verona, as well as TM Boano Factory’s Zach Pichon and Sherco Racing Factory’s Hamish Macdonald. At the conclusion of the EnduroGP series, the sport’s best riders head to Portugal for the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations – a prestigious event that is proudly supported by MOTOREX.

Further exciting news from the world of enduro comes with the recently formed partnership between MOTOREX and Stark Future. With both Stark riders – Eddie Karlsson and Toby Martyn – currently sitting comfortably inside the top five overall in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, it’s been a highly rewarding start to the year. Later in 2026, the team plans to compete in EnduroGP and Hard Enduro, with Karlsson and Martyn already confirmed to contest the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo.

LETTENBICHLER TARGETS HARD ENDURO TITLE NUMBER FIVE
The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship also springs into life in April. Defending champion and MOTOREX ambassador Manuel Lettenbichler starts the campaign as favourite aboard his Red Bull KTM as he looks to secure a fifth consecutive title. Mani’s closest challenge will come from Husqvarna’s Billy Bolt, while Sherco Racing Factory’s Teodor Kabakchiev is expected to battle for a place on the podium at every round.

PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE RACING WORLD
Beyond its support of multiple factory racing teams around the world, MOTOREX is equally proud to work alongside privateer riders. At the 2026 Dakar Rally, Benji Melot won the Malle Moto class, which is a category for competitors who maintain their own machines throughout the event. After 13 gruelling days of racing and nearly 56 hours on his KTM, Melot completed the rally without a single technical issue – a testament to both preparation and product performance.

MOTOREX maintains a strong presence across a wide spectrum of motorcycle racing disciplines. The company also continues long-standing partnerships with Team Bolliger in the FIM Endurance World Championship and TripleM Ducati Frankfurt in the EURO MOTO series. In addition, multiple riders in SpeedwayGP rely on MOTOREX lubricants for consistent performance and reliability.

In the autumn, MOTOREX will once again host its annual Dirt Mania event, welcoming off-road enthusiasts from across Europe. With professional coaching from the brand’s ambassadors available to all participants, the event continues to grow in reputation and popularity year after year.

FROM CHAMPIONSHIP RACING TO WORKSHOPS WORLDWIDE
Across every racing discipline, MOTOREX supported teams, riders, and reigning champions head into the 2026 season with complete confidence. With their machinery prepared to the highest standard using premium, Swiss-made products, proven performance and reliability are assured. These same products are available globally through an extensive dealer network, ensuring that everyone – from hobby riders to elite competitors – can benefit from the lubricants, as well as clean and care products, that are used daily by teams at the very top level of competition.

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