De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha have confirmed their separation from Lotte van Drunen after three seasons together, while also revealing that the team are evaluating their future in the paddock. The Dutch rider leaves the team after securing back-to-back WMX World Championship titles in 2024 and 2025.
The announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding Yamaha’s European racing structure, following the manufacturer’s recent confirmation of a restructuring of its MXGP programme, including its involvement in the European championships. The full scope of these changes has yet to be revealed, leaving questions over whether De Baets AIT Racing will remain part of Yamaha’s plans moving forward.
The two-time WMX World Champion is expected to continue competing in the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship, while also targeting selected rounds of the AMA WMX Championship in the United States.
While Van Drunen prepares for her next move, the future of De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha remains uncertain.
Official statement: De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha
De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha Thanks Lotte van Drunen After Three Successful Years
After three seasons, the partnership between De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha and Lotte van Drunen has come to an end. The team looks back with pride and appreciation on a successful period during which they jointly secured two world titles. At the same time, discussions are underway behind the scenes regarding the future and the team’s next steps.
Over the past three years, the partnership between De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha and Lotte van Drunen developed into a particularly successful chapter for both parties. In 2024, Van Drunen claimed her first world title in the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX). A year later, she repeated that success, with the team and the Dutch rider once again crowned world champions.
These two world titles stand out as the absolute highlights of a partnership built on hard work and a shared commitment to performing at the highest level. The team therefore looks back with great satisfaction on the past three seasons and the results achieved together.
De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha would like to thank Lotte van Drunen for her dedication, trust and the many great moments they have shared. The team wishes her every success in the next stage of her career.
With Van Drunen’s departure, a new chapter begins for De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha. The team is currently evaluating its future direction and how its activities will continue. Further information will be announced as soon as more details become available.
De Baets AIT Racing Yamaha would also like to thank all its sponsors, partners and everyone involved who has contributed to the team’s successes over the past few years and the two world titles.
