RJ Hampshire joins Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

RJ Hampshire joins Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory team
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RJ Hampshire signed a multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing, set to compete in the SuperMotocross Championship. After finishing fifth in the 2026 Pro Motocross series and seventh in the SMX Playoffs, Hampshire expressed excitement about this new opportunity. His shift comes in light of Factory Husqvarna's exit from the SuperMotocross, which impacts many riders. With a history of success, including a championship in 2024, Hampshire is looking forward to enhancing the team's performance with the Ducati Desmo 450 after preliminary testing.

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  • •Hampshire finished fifth in the 2026 Pro Motocross series.
  • •He signed a multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati.
  • •Husqvarna's departure from SuperMotocross affects many competitors.
  • •Hampshire aims to improve performance aboard the Ducati Desmo 450.
  • •He previously won the 250 SX West Championship in 2024.
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RJ Hampshire finished fifth in the Pro Motocross series and seventh in the SMX Playoffs in 2026.

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