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There were rumors of 2024 MX2 FIM Motocross World Champion Kay de Wolf coming to race in the United States of America but that has now been put to sleep, for now at least. Coming off his second place in the 2025 MX2 title behind KTM’s Längenfelder, de Wolf had a strong showing once again at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing rider finished 8-8 and claimed the MX2 overall win for the second straight year at the MXoN event, and now, Husqvarna confirms the Netherlands rider will remain on the European side of the Atlantic Ocean for 2026.

In a press release this morning, Husqvarna confirmed de Wolf will remain with the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, but he will make the jump to the MXGP Class for 2026. Lucas Coenen, who de Wolf beat out for the ’24 MX2 title last year, made the jump to the premier class this year and finished second behind World Champion Romain Febvre. So, de Wolf will not be racing in the U.S. How will his rookie 450 season go? The 20-round MXGP schedule was announced with a February 22 start date at a location and venue yet to be determined. Check out the full schedule announcement here.

The following press release is from Husqvarna:

Kay de Wolf confirmed for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s 2026 MXGP campaign

The Dutch star will graduate to the premier MXGP class in 2026 with Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing, marking the next milestone in an already remarkable career.

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce that Kay de Wolf, the 2024 MX2 World Champion and double MXoN MX2 winner, will remain with the team as he steps up to the MXGP World Championship in 2026. The Dutchman will make the move to the premier class aboard Husqvarna’s flagship FC 450, continuing a long and successful partnership that has defined much of his Grand Prix career so far.

Since joining the Husqvarna family in 2019, de Wolf’s rise through the motocross ranks has been nothing short of spectacular. From his early days in EMX125 to dominating sand tracks across Europe, he has consistently demonstrated a combination of precision, aggression, and technical mastery that has made him one of the sport’s most exciting talents.

After a breakthrough MX2 season in 2023, where he claimed his first Grand Prix victory in Latvia and multiple podiums en route to sixth overall, de Wolf went on to deliver a stunning 2024 campaign, securing seven GP wins, 12 podiums, and ultimately the MX2 World Championship title at just 20 years old. He followed that success with another remarkable run in 2025, taking seven Grand Prix victories and finishing runner-up in the standings after an edge-of-the-seat season battle for the crown.

De Wolf’s success extends beyond the world championship stage. He is a multiple Dutch Masters of Motocross champion, and a two-time Motocross of Nations representative for Team Netherlands - helping secure a third-place team finish and an individual class victory in MX2 at the 2024 edition of the prestigious event. De Wolf backed it up by winning the MX2 class at the Motocross of Nations for the second consecutive year, earning an MXoN Gold Plate in 2025.

 Now, as he prepares to make his long-awaited MXGP debut, the 21-year-old will carry the same determination that has defined his rise through the ranks so far….

Kay de Wolf – Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing:

 Rasmus Jorgensen – Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager:

All Kay de Wolf's MX2 overall wins in the FIM Motocross World Championship.