The 2025 Monster Energy Supercross season is fast approaching, kicking off on January 11 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. While the off-season Silly Season for the 450 Class wasn’t as chaotic as years past, there are several notable changes that could shake up the competition. Here’s a comprehensive look at where key riders and teams stand heading into the new year.
Honda HRC
- #1 Jett Lawrence: The reigning Supercross champion returns to defend his title. His current deal runs through 2025, but fans should expect a long-term extension announcement soon.
- #96 Hunter Lawrence: Hunter is set to return despite his contract technically expiring at the end of 2024. A formal extension has not yet been announced.
Phoenix Honda Racing
- #14 Dylan Ferrandis: The French rider is back for another season with the satellite Honda team.
Fire Power Honda
- #12 Shane McElrath: Rumored to join the team for 2025 after dominating the Australian and FIM World Supercross 250 series this off-season.
- #15 Dean Wilson: The veteran plans to race at least five rounds of Supercross this season.
- #17 Joey Savatgy: After parting ways with Triumph, Savatgy secured a full-time 450 ride with Fire Power Honda.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
- #27 Malcolm Stewart: Malcolm returns for the final year of his two-year contract.
Rockstar Energy GasGas
- #51 Justin Barcia: GasGas transitions to an in-house team operation under Rockstar sponsorship. Barcia remains the anchor for the team, entering the final year of his deal.
Red Bull KTM
- #4 Chase Sexton: The defending Pro Motocross champion returns for the second year of his two-year contract.
- #7 Aaron Plessinger: Plessinger, now a veteran with KTM, is on a one-year deal for 2025.
Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing
- #2 Cooper Webb: Webb enters the last year of his two-year deal.
- #3 Eli Tomac: Tomac returns for what is likely his final full-time SuperMotocross season.
- #28 Christian Craig: Craig takes on a dual role, helping with the 250 team’s development while competing in the 450 Class.
- #32 Justin Cooper: Cooper re-signed on a one-year deal.
Monster Energy Kawasaki
- #21 Jason Anderson: Anderson is heading into the final year of his current contract with Kawasaki.
- #70 Jorge Prado: The multi-time MXGP World Champion makes his full-time U.S. debut on a multi-year Kawasaki deal.
HEP Racing Suzuki
- #11 Kyle Chisholm: Chisholm embarks on his 20th Supercross season.
- #45 Colt Nichols: Nichols joins Suzuki after leaving Beta Racing.
- #94 Ken Roczen: Roczen stays with Suzuki for at least one more year.
Liqui Moly Beta Racing
- #57 Benny Bloss: Bloss continues into year two with Beta’s factory team.
- #49 Mitchell Oldenburg: Oldenburg secured a full-time 450 ride this off-season.
Rock River/Gizmo Mods Yamaha
- #43 Grant Harlan: Harlan returns to the Yamaha-supported squad for another season.
Partzilla PRMX
- #78 Cade Clason: Clason is back with PRMX for another year.
- #86 Mitchell Harrison: Harrison also re-signed with the team.
What to Watch for in 2025
- Jett Lawrence: Can he defend his Supercross crown and maintain dominance?
- Eli Tomac: Will his final full-time season deliver another championship?
- Jorge Prado: How will the MXGP champ adapt to American Supercross?
- Team Dynamics: With changes across Honda, KTM, and Kawasaki, the competition is more unpredictable than ever.
The countdown to Anaheim is on—stay tuned for what promises to be an action-packed season.
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