{"id":6817,"date":"2025-01-05T15:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=6817"},"modified":"2025-01-05T15:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:50:24","slug":"6817-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=6817","title":{"rendered":"450 Class Contracts and Team Changes for the 2025 Monster Energy Supercross Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u2019t as chaotic as years past, there are several notable changes that could shake up the competition. Here\u2019s a comprehensive look at where key riders and teams stand heading into the new year.<\/p>\n

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Honda HRC<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • #1 Jett Lawrence<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n
  • #96 Hunter Lawrence<\/strong>: Hunter is set to return despite his contract technically expiring at the end of 2024. A formal extension has not yet been announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Phoenix Honda Racing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • #14 Dylan Ferrandis<\/strong>: The French rider is back for another season with the satellite Honda team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Fire Power Honda<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • #12 Shane McElrath<\/strong>: Rumored to join the team for 2025 after dominating the Australian and FIM World Supercross 250 series this off-season.<\/li>\n
      • #15 Dean Wilson<\/strong>: The veteran plans to race at least five rounds of Supercross this season.<\/li>\n
      • #17 Joey Savatgy<\/strong>: After parting ways with Triumph, Savatgy secured a full-time 450 ride with Fire Power Honda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Rockstar Energy Husqvarna<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • #27 Malcolm Stewart<\/strong>: Malcolm returns for the final year of his two-year contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Rockstar Energy GasGas<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • #51 Justin Barcia<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Red Bull KTM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • #4 Chase Sexton<\/strong>: The defending Pro Motocross champion returns for the second year of his two-year contract.<\/li>\n
            • #7 Aaron Plessinger<\/strong>: Plessinger, now a veteran with KTM, is on a one-year deal for 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Monster Energy\/Yamaha Star Racing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • #2 Cooper Webb<\/strong>: Webb enters the last year of his two-year deal.<\/li>\n
              • #3 Eli Tomac<\/strong>: Tomac returns for what is likely his final full-time SuperMotocross season.<\/li>\n
              • #28 Christian Craig<\/strong>: Craig takes on a dual role, helping with the 250 team\u2019s development while competing in the 450 Class.<\/li>\n
              • #32 Justin Cooper<\/strong>: Cooper re-signed on a one-year deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Monster Energy Kawasaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n