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Längenfelder's 2027 Call: Stay in MX2 or Step Up to MXGP? Trails Leader by 70 Points

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Längenfelder's 2027 Call: Stay in MX2 or Step Up to MXGP? Trails Leader by 70 Points — PHOTO — GATEDROP / © GateDrop / Nigel McKinstry↗ View original

Red Bull KTM's Simon Längenfelder sits fourth in the MX2 standings with five rounds remaining, 70 points behind leader Guillem Farres, and says he has no plan yet for next season. A repeat title would force him up to MXGP under FIM rules, but falling short leaves him MX2-eligible through 2027. Team manager Joel Smets said the choice rests entirely with the rider, and that KTM expects to keep fielding two riders next year.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Having been through this myself, I know exactly how heavy this decision is. Winning the title again would force him up to MXGP by rule, but a 70-point gap from the leader is a tall order. The real detail is he's still MX2-eligible through 2027 either way. KTM's Smets saying it's fully the rider's call — that's someone who actually understands the paddock.