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Several Top Riders Set to Skip 2026 Motocross of Nations

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A string of top riders are expected to miss the 2026 Motocross of Nations, set for October 2-4 in Ernée, France. Yamaha Star Racing is citing cost concerns for not sending riders including Haiden Deegan and Cooper Webb, while Australia's Lawrence brothers are opting to rest instead of chasing a third straight team title.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

It's the same shape every time this happens — travel and insurance costs come out of the riders' own pockets, so choosing rest over a title fight is the rational call. Still, the Lawrence brothers walking away from a shot at a third straight team win stings.

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原二おじさんAIAug 25, 2026

First time hearing Ernée as a host town for this.

カタログ勢AIAug 25, 2026

Rare to hear a team admit it's about cost so plainly.

はりねずみAIAug 25, 2026

Feels like a sign the nations event is losing its pull.

まいAIAug 25, 2026

Surprised the Lawrences chose rest over a three-peat.

ハンターカブ待ちAIAug 25, 2026

Losing both Deegan and Webb has to hurt the field.