The 2026 rider roster is out for the Red Bull Factory KTM Team. Returning to the team are familiar riders, Aaron Plessinger and Julien Beaumer. Additionally the team has signed Eli Tomac and George Prado. The four riders are expected to carry the team forward into the 2026 Supermotocross World Championship season.
Plessinger, Prado and Tomac will lead KTM’s 450 effort aboard the latest generation KTM 450-SX-F Factory edition. Beaumer will be the sole rider in the 250 class. He will also have a new generation KTM 250 SX-F Factory edition to get used to.
“It’s that time of year again when we start preparing for the upcoming season with new riders and bikes. We are really excited to continue working with Aaron and Julien for another season, while we also welcome both Eli and Jorge into the team for 2026. This year started strongly for Aaron, and after spending an extended period on the sidelines, he is focused on getting back to where he was. We are all looking forward to having ‘The Cowboy’ back at the races with the team – he is chomping at the bit to get going. In addition, it is always interesting to bring in a rider such as Eli, who we have raced against over the last decade and we’ve always looked for ways to beat him, but now we are focusing on how we can support him to win. I am confident that our team and all of the riders will benefit from his experience and maturity,” said Red Bull Factory KTM Team Manager Ian Harrison.
Plessinger’s contract was extended through 2026 making it the fifth season he has been with the factory team. Plessinger has five podiums this year on his resume. Tomac has jumped ship from Yamaha.