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One of the biggest upcoming off-season moves in the FIM World Motocross Championship was announced on Wednesday morning.
After seven seasons, Romain Febvre and Kawasaki Racing Team are parting ways at the conclusion of the 2026 MXGP season.
Febvre is rumored to be heading to Ducati in 2027.
The Frenchmen joined KRT in 2020 and won the MXGP World Championship with the team in 2025 and finished runner-up in 2021 and 2023.
Having won thirteen MXGP rounds and twenty eight motos, he climbed onto the podium for the 55th time in Kawasaki colors during the recent GP in Great Britain.
“It’s now time in a few months to part ways with Kawasaki after so many seasons in green, and, of course, a lot of memories, a lot of good results, and a lot of achievements together,” said Febvre in a team statement. “A long part of my career will stay forever with Kawasaki, we have been together during seven years, that’s a lot in a rider’s career. We reached our ultimate goal, which was the world title last year, after fighting for the title in 2021 – my first season with Kawasaki – and 2023.
“I always had great people around me since I signed with Kawasaki. We developed a new bike in 2023 and just missed the title for a few points. Unfortunately in 2024 I sustained an injury but we finally got the title. This year we fight again for podiums, of course the goal is to win again a GP against strong opponents but we are here and my motivation is always the same, to race for the best!
“I want to thank everyone who worked with me since day one, the former KRT team of Thierry Chizat Suzzoni and the new KRT team with Antti Pyrhonen, and of course Japan who trusted me and always welcomed me with a positive attitude.
“Next year I will open another chapter of my career, I will enter another challenge, and that’s what I need at my age to perform. But the season is not finished, and until the last race I will of course give my best”
Antti Pyrhonen (KRT Team Manager) added: “It has been a great privilege to work alongside one of the most successful riders of last decade. A huge commitment from Romain, from Kawasaki and from all the KRT team, which finally culminated in the MXGP World Title.
“Romain, Thank YOU for these years and for your unyielding mentality, memories and achievements which will last forever. Let’s go for it until the end – everything is possible.
Merci, Antti “
Main image: Kawasaki
