Triumph Factory Racing has promoted Ivan Tedesco and Stilez Robertson to new roles within the teams US racing program. Tedesco will now serve as the assistant team manager while Robertson takes on the role of full-time test rider. Jeremy Coker continues his role as Triumph’s US General Manager with Steve Westfall serving as Team Manager. This news comes as Triumph continues to expand its amateur racing team and plans to race the 450 division in 2026.
“I’m excited to begin my new role as Assistant Team Manager at Triumph Factory Racing,” said Tedesco. “Having been involved in the sport for 25 years – first as a racer and then as a test rider – I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to the team in this new managerial position.”
Former Pro Motocross and 250 Supercross Champion Tedesco will join Westfall in the day-to-day running of the team as Assistant Team Manager. Tedesco’s focu as Assistant Team Manager will be on rider development and overall management. Utilizing his wealth of championship experience, he will play a key role in supporting riders competing at the highest level. Given his racing credentials and his contributions to Triumph’s development program as a test rider over the past two and a half years, Tedesco is well-positioned to lead the team’s testing efforts in his new role. He will also collaborate closely with Mike Brown, who continues as Team Trainer.
“I’m super excited to be staying with Triumph Factory Racing,” said Robertson. “Everyone here feels like family, and I work really well with the whole team. I’m looking forward to taking on this new role, helping to develop the team for the future, and playing my part in making big improvements to take the program to the next level.”
Joining the Triumph Factory Racing team as a full-time test rider is Stilez Robertson. The California native retired from professional competition earlier this season but has maintained a strong relationship with the Triumph brand. Robertson will focus on the development of the team’s race bikes and supporting additional activities, including the VIP and Amateur Racing programs.
“We’re very excited to welcome Ivan Tedesco to the Triumph Factory Racing family as our new Assistant Team Manager,” said Jeremy Coker. “With his years of experience as a championship-winning racer and a highly respected test rider, he brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge that will be invaluable to our racing programme. He has a great eye for development and a natural ability to mentor younger talent – qualities that will be crucial as the team continues to grow and compete at the highest level. This move forms part of our broader strategic plan and coincides with Stilez Robertson’s transition into a dedicated test rider role. Throughout a challenging, injury-affected season this year, Stilez demonstrated remarkable determination and an unwavering commitment to the development of our programme. In his new position, we’re confident he’ll make a lasting contribution to the performance of our bikes, using his exceptional skill and technical feedback. This reorganisation strengthens our foundation and positions us perfectly for continued success in the seasons ahead.”
“We’re looking forward to the next phase in our racing program,” said Ian Kimber, Triumph’s Head of Global Racing Program. “As we develop, we’ve decided to evolve our team structure by welcoming Ivan as an Assistant Team Manager, and Stilez as a test rider. These specific changes provide more power into our project and with vast amounts of experience being put in the right places within the team, it will give our riders the support they need to ride at the optimum level. Ivan has been working with Triumph for some time now, and in his new role he will be able to provide his expertise on what it takes to be a champion with a focus on our rider and test programme. We also welcome Stilez back to the team as a test rider, where we are sure his speed, experience and feedback will help us develop further. Stilez will also work in other areas including for our VIP package. We can’t wait for 2026!”
