The Latest on Prado: Can He Get Out of His Deals?
Meanwhile...Jorge Prado isn't participating in the SuperMotocross Playoffs but there's still talk behind the scenes about where he will end up in 2026. It seems obvious that his tenure with Monster Energy Kawasaki will be ending based on how badly this season went, but we have heard that both Monster Energy and Kawasaki aren't simply letting him walk away from a multi-year contract without some complications. That has slowed the concept of him taking a deal with Red Bull KTM, which did plan to have a 450 slot available for Tom Vialle, who instead is heading back to MXGP to race for Honda HRC. Could Prado take that slot? With the Monster Energy and Kawasaki tie up, it has not been that simple.
Enter another rumor of a way that Prado could race a KTM but retain a Monster Energy deal. Team Tedder has been racing on KTMs with a Monster sponsorship for years, and we've heard that has emerged as a potential spot. Steve Matthes reported that possibility this week.
I still believe Prado will be RB KTM in 2026 but it might take a while to get there as Kawi & Monster try to get paid for him to get out of deal. Not sure what that resolution will be & some whispers of Monster Tedder KTM spot but I don't think that will happen.
— Steve Matthes (@pulpmx) September 17, 2025
So, still much up in the air here. Can Prado even get out of his current deals? Will the stipulations of his old deals guide the decisions for his future? Even while not at the races, this situation is making news.
