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Triumph Factory Racing has secured Guillem Farres ahead of the team’s first official entry in the 2027 MXGP World Championship, confirmed in a three-year deal alongside Mikel Haarup.

While Haarup has been based in the US during recent seasons as part of the TF 450-X development program, 23-year-old Spaniard Farres comfortably leads the MX2 standings with five rounds remaining.

“Staying with Triumph means a lot to me and was always my priority,” Farres commented. “This is where I started my professional career in Europe after racing in America, and since then the team has become like a family to me. I feel at home here, so I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to continue with everyone for the next three years.

“To be part of Triumph’s first factory team in the MXGP class is a dream come true and a real privilege. At the same time, I know it’s going to be a big challenge and there will be a lot of work involved, but I have complete trust in the people around me.

“We know each other really well, they understand how I work, and we’ve already shown together what we can achieve with the 250. That gives me a lot of confidence that we can get to where we want to be with the 450 as well. I’ve already had the chance to ride the 450 a little and really enjoyed it, so I’m excited to start working with the bike properly.”

Farres has played an integral role in Triumph’s rapidly-developing motocross program since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season. After establishing himself as a regular front-runner aboard the TF 250-X, the Spaniard has taken another significant step forward in 2026 – an exceptional campaign that includes five GP victories and a further five overall podiums.

Head of global racing at Triumph Motorcycles, Ian Kimber added: “Today is a really important day for Triumph Factory Racing. It was special to welcome Guillem and Thierry [Chizat-Suzzoni, team owner] to the home of Triumph here at the factory in Hinckley to extend Guillem’s contract into MXGP for a further three years, and we couldn’t be prouder.

“The team and Guillem have done an incredible job with the TF 250-X, achieving more than we could have dreamed of in only three years of MX2 competition. Not only that, but Guillem is a fantastic ambassador for Triumph and the sport, plus he’s a great person to work with.

“We knew Guillem was a talented rider from the start, and week after week he’s demonstrating his ability across different tracks, conditions, and scenarios, often under intense pressure. We really believe his talent, approach, work ethic, and attitude will pay dividends as we step into MXGP with the TF 450-X – a whole new class and battlefield for Triumph.”

In a continuation of his existing contract, Farres’ current MX2 teammate and title rival Camden McLellan will remain with Triumph Factory Racing to compete in MX2 on board the TF 250-X next year.