The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) has confirmed Taylor Hammal, Ben Mustoe and Ben Watson will represent TeamGB at the 2026 Motocross of Nations at Ernée, France (3-4 October).
Hammal has been picked to represent Great Britain in MX1, Mustoe has been selected for MX2 and Watson completes the team in the Open category.
This year’s selection reflects a slightly different approach from TeamGB Manager Mark Chamberlain who has put greater emphasis on giving opportunities to riders that have tested themselves in international competition and shown they can perform at that level.
Several British riders have competed in MXGP and EMX events during the season, including at the recent British Grand Prix at Foxhills, giving TeamGB selectors a broader pool of international performances to assess.
The selection approach also reflects the ACU’s renewed focus on supporting the development of British riders as they progress, and creating opportunities for them to prove themselves on the international stage.
“This year turned out to be tougher than I’d imagined when it came to choosing the team,” Chamberlain confirmed. “We’ve encouraged riders to race MXGP and EMX to test themselves more in preparation for the Nations, and it was great to see so many tackle the British GP in particular.
| # | Rider | Class | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Taylor Hammal | MXGP | Kawasaki |
| 47 | Ben Mustoe | MX2 | GasGas |
| 48 | Ben Watson | OPEN | Triumph |
“The 250 spot was especially difficult because we now have a group of riders at a very similar level. Ben Mustoe just edged the others with his GP rides and the way his performances improved each time out. There was very little between that group and they should all take confidence from the domestic and international seasons they’ve had.”
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