Vlaanderen joins SR Honda for 2027
The Honda Motoblouz SR Motul team has confirmed the acquisition of Calvin Vlaanderen for next year. A multi‑time GP winner and Motocross of Nations champion, Vlaanderen's class and experience will hold him good stead to be a success, just like he's been on the many teams he's ridden for over the years. With the team currently down to one rider after Thibault Bénistant’s injury, the man who currently sits sixth in the MXGP standing on his Ducati brings fresh momentum, as he'll be backed by increased Honda and HRC support.
Here are some words from the team on the deal.
A two-time MXGP Grand Prix winner and a consistent Top 10 finisher at the highest level of the sport, Calvin joins Team with strong motivation and a clear ambition to fight at the front and achieve great results throughout the 2027 season.
Calvin Vlaanderen: "I am super excited to join the team. I saw what they did since a couple of years, and I’m excited to be back on a Honda. For me it’s a big step to join them; I’m excited to start working with them. I have a lot of experience, I have been racing as a privateer and in several factory teams. I know what is necessary to be at the top, so I will bring this experience with me, and for sure it will help me but also the team to grow and hopefully to come close to the top five and podium results.”
Josse Sallefranque: “Calvin has a lot of experience, and in the MXGP class we see that through riders such as Romain Febvre or Jeffrey Herlings, you either need a lot of experience or be a rising star like Lucas Coenen to succeed. After a difficult year for us with the injury to Thibault, our star rider, we had to bounce back, and during discussions with riders capable of competing in the top ten, Calvin’s name came up several times. He quickly connected with us, and we were able to find solutions to bring him on board. Honda and HRC are behind us, as are our sponsors without whom none of this would be possible, and the arrival of a rider like Calvin should help us reach a new level in the highly competitive MXGP category.”
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