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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has re-signed Aaron Plessinger for the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, which will mark his fifth-consecutive year as part of the Austrian manufacturer’s Supercross and Pro Motocross roster.

The 29-year-old first joined KTM in 2022 and has since been a mainstay in premier class competition, currently sitting sixth in this year’s Supercross standings with one round remaining.

After a slow start to the year, a mid-season turnaround now sees ‘The Cowboy’ with five podium finishes, including a race win at Foxborough in April.

“It means everything to me to be part of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026,” commented Plessinger. “I love everybody and everything about this team, it’s been an awesome four years together already, and it’s flying by, but we’re having such a good time.

“We’ve had some really, really good results, so to have the team want to keep me around and keep going together, it’s really special to me. I can’t wait for what the future brings, and my focus right now is to get the best results that I can with the team.”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team manager Ian Harrison commented: “Looking back on Aaron’s career here at KTM as we move into his fifth year with the brand next year, it’s clear how much of an impact he has had. He is more than just a racer, he is an incredible competitor on the track and a huge personality off it as well.

“He’s had another incredible season this year after a rough start, showing grit and determination, achieving five podiums and consistent top-five finishes so far, including a victory in Foxborough. We’re proud of who he is and even prouder to have him on our team.”

A pair of third-place finishes in 450 Pro Motocross in 2023-2024 alongside a pair of Supercross main event victories highlight Plessinger’s time with KTM. He has also scored top-five finishes in the 31-round SMX World Championship series both of those years – fifth in 2023 and fourth in 2024.

Plessinger will continue to campaign the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION throughout the remainder of the 2025 season and into 2026, as the team looks to build upon its recent success across all major American championships.