Triumph Factory Racing is excited to announce that Guillem Farres will compete in the MXGP class in 2027, as Triumph makes its first official factory entry into the premier category. The current FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship leader has signed a new three-year agreement with the team and will race the TF 450-X alongside Mikkel Haarup. Farres’ teammate Camden McLellan will remain with the team to compete in MX2 in 2027.
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Farres has played an integral role in Triumph’s rapidly developing motocross programme since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season. After establishing himself as a regular frontrunner aboard the TF 250-X, the Spaniard has taken another significant step forward in 2026. With five rounds remaining in the 2026 MX2 World Championship, he comfortably leads the series following an exceptional campaign that includes five Grand Prix victories and a further five overall podium results.
Guillem’s performances this season have underlined his speed, consistency, and versatility across a wide variety of circuits and conditions. Together with the strong relationship he has developed with Triumph Factory Racing, Farres’ continued progression makes the move into MXGP a natural next step as both rider and manufacturer embark on an exciting new chapter.
For Triumph, the 2027 season will mark another significant milestone in its global racing programme. Having successfully established the TF 250-X in MX2 competition, Triumph Factory Racing will officially expand into the premier MXGP category for the first time with the TF 450-X.
Haarup returns to MXGP & McLellan Stays in MX2
Joining Farres in MXGP will be Mikkel Haarup, creating a two-rider line-up for Triumph in the premier class. The Dane has already played an important role in the development of Triumph’s motocross racing programme in both MX2 and AMA Pro Motocross, and will bring valuable experience to the team for its first season in the MXGP class.
With Farres, Haarup, and McLellan confirmed, the team will field a three-rider line-up across the two classes in 2027 as the manufacturer enters the next phase of its FIM Motocross World Championship programme.
Before their attention turns fully to 2027, Farres and McLellan remain firmly focused on the current MX2 World Championship campaign. With Farres leading the standings and McLellan third, the fight for further success with the TF 250-X continues with rounds in Sweden, the Netherlands, Turkiye, China, and Australia completing the 2026 season.
Guillem Farres said: “Staying with Triumph means a lot to me and was always my priority. This is where I started my professional career in Europe after racing in America, and since then the team has become like a family to me. I feel at home here, so I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to continue with everyone for the next three years.
“To be part of Triumph’s first factory team in the MXGP class is a dream come true and a real privilege. At the same time, I know it’s going to be a big challenge and there will be a lot of work involved. But I have complete trust in the people around me. We know each other really well, they understand how I work, and we’ve already shown together what we can achieve with the 250.
