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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has formally confirmed that Eli Tomac will be sidelined for Philadelphia, but isn’t ruling out a return prior to the end of the current 450SX season.

Only three rounds remain in Monster Energy Supercross 2026, with Tomac potentially aiming to line up in Denver and Salt Lake City, pending his recovery.

After exiting Cleveland with pain in his hip due to a crash in Q1, Tomac has been cleared of any broken bones upon further evaluation this week, but the 33-year-old two-time 450SX champion isn’t fit to continue racing at this time – left battered and bruised as a result of the impact.

“Firstly, we are grateful that Eli’s injuries aren’t more severe following his crash last weekend, and recognize that taking the time to recover properly is the right decision,” Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team manager Ian Harrison commented. “Our riders’ health is always the priority and we look forward to having Eli back with us at the races once he is fit and ready.”

In his maiden term together with Red Bull KTM, Tomac has four 450SX main event wins – Anaheim 1, San Diego, Seattle and Daytona – to his credit on the 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, alongside a total of eight podium finishes. He had been in title contention prior to last weekend.