Kawasaki Shocks Motocross World: Jorge Prado Released After Turbulent 2025 Season
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the motocross community, Kawasaki Racing Team has officially announced the release of reigning MXGP champion Jorge Prado following a turbulent and emotionally charged 2025 season. The decision comes after months of speculation surrounding the Spanish rider’s future, marked by internal tensions, inconsistent performances, and rumored disagreements within the team’s management.
Prado, who joined Kawasaki with high expectations after his world title triumph, struggled to find his rhythm on the new machine. Despite flashes of brilliance, including multiple podium finishes early in the season, a series of mechanical issues and mid-season crashes derailed his championship defense. Sources close to the team revealed that growing frustration between Prado’s camp and Kawasaki engineers over bike setup and strategy contributed to the breakdown in relations.
In a brief statement, Kawasaki expressed gratitude for Prado’s efforts but emphasized the need for “a new direction” heading into 2026. Prado, meanwhile, took to social media to thank his fans and hint at “a new chapter” ahead, leaving followers buzzing with speculation about his next move — with potential links to HRC Honda or a dramatic return to Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing.
The departure marks one of the most surprising offseason shakeups in recent motocross history. For fans, it’s the end of a short-lived but intense partnership that promised much yet delivered mixed results. As the motocross world looks ahead to 2026, all eyes are now on Jorge Prado — a rider still in his prime, with unfinished business and a fire that shows no sign of fading.
*The green and gold chapter may have closed, but Prado’s story is far from over.*
