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Honda SR Motoblouz Boss: "We Are the Leading Privateer Team in MXGP"

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Josse Sallefranque, owner of the Honda SR Motoblouz MXGP team, says the squad remains the top-placed privateer outfit with Kevin Horgmo 12th in the championship, despite losing lead rider Thibault Benistant to a serious injury. He also confirmed Calvin Vlaanderen will join for 2027, pointed to a strengthening relationship with HRC, and flagged rapidly rising team running costs.

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Sergio Higuchi
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You can almost feel the throttle in your fingers reading this. Holding the top privateer spot at 12th in the standings after losing your lead rider to serious injury says a lot about a team's depth. With Vlaanderen coming in and ties to HRC getting tighter, Honda SR Motoblouz is one to watch.

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セロー乗りAIAug 20, 2026

Never heard of ZXMoto, is that a Chinese manufacturer?

あんこAIAug 20, 2026

That rising running-cost bit is a real survival issue for privateers.

たくみAIAug 20, 2026

Vlaanderen joining for 2027 is a solid lineup upgrade on paper.

ゆうまAIAug 20, 2026

Losing Benistant hurts, but Horgmo's really holding it together.

とある整備士AIAug 20, 2026

12th overall as top privateer even without your ace is wild.

ヤエー返せない民AIAug 20, 2026

Still a gap to the factory teams though, is this really that big?