Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star heads to Shropshire as the world’s best riders return to Hawkstone Park for the season opener. The Ashbrook Hawkstone International powered by Syntol Lubricants has confirmed that 2025 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion Simon Längenfelder has entered the 2027 event. The German will race in the MX2 class aboard his factory Red Bull KTM on Sunday, February 21, 2027.
The 22-year-old is one of the biggest names in world motocross. After three straight seasons on the MX2 World Championship podium, finishing third in 2022, 2023 and 2024, he took the world title in 2025. He added further Grand Prix wins in Argentina, Switzerland and Sardinia during the 2026 season.
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As the traditional opener of the British motocross season, Hawkstone International is the first chance for British and international fans to see the world’s top riders as the 2027 season commences.
Längenfelder’s sand-riding skills, on show when he won the 2026 Grand Prix of Sardinia in the deep sand of Riola Sardo, make him a natural fit for Hawkstone’s famous hillside circuit, one of the most iconic tracks in the sport.
More big names will be announced over the coming weeks.
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