Jett Lawrence broke news over the weekend stating he already received surgery on a broke ankle which will sideline him for the start of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Lawrence’s injury happened during a training crash in Florida where he suffered a fractured talus and navicular bone in his right ankle. Recovery is expected to be three months.
“Words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now,” Lawrence said. “The team and I put in so much work during the offseason to improve. I keep reminding myself that we have overcome challenges before, and this is no different. I’ll put the same focus into my recovery that I put into being the best athlete I can be each day. My goal is to get this ankle fully healed up and return as competitive as ever and make the 2026 season as successful as we can.”
“This has been a brutal pre-season for us, with first Jo and now Jett getting injured before we even head to Anaheim,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing and Advertising at American Honda. “It’s a shame because the atmosphere within the team leading into Supercross has been really strong, and the riders have been very happy with their bikes. We all know Jett would’ve been one of the favorites for the Supercross championship, but as professionals, we also recognize that this is part of racing. The most important thing for Jett is to take the time needed for a complete recovery. In the meantime, the team is 100-percent committed to putting its full support behind Hunter and Chance. Both riders showed last year that they have the speed to contend for wins and even titles, and I think they’re ready to take another step in 2026.”
Lawrence now joins joins teammate Jo Shimoda on the sidelines, as the Japanese rider is currently recovering from a neck injury. At the Anaheim One season opener on January 10, Honda HRC Progressive will be represented by Hunter Lawrence on the factory CRF450RWE and Chance Hymas on the CRF250RWE.
