Current FIM MX2 points leader, Guillem Farres has extended his time with the Triumph Factory Racing team as he’s set to compete in the premier MXGP class for the 2027 season and beyond. This new three-year deal marks Farres’ first season in the MXGP division as well as Triumph’s debut into the 450 class overseas with their TF 450-X. Farres is slated to race alongside Mikkel Haarup in the MXGP class as the Danish rider makes his return to the GP’s next year. Current MX2 rider, Camden McLellan, will stay on the 250 for the 2027 season.
“Staying with Triumph means a lot to me and was always my priority,” said Farres. “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. I’m also really happy to continue alongside Camden, as we have a great relationship and do a lot of our training together. I’ve got to know Mikkel a little as well, and I think having the three of us together will be really positive because we can all learn from and push each other. For me, this team is about much more than just racing. From the mechanics and trainers to everyone behind the scenes, we all care about each other and work towards the same goal. That’s what makes our relationship so strong, and I’m really looking forward to taking this next step together.”
“We are very pleased to have Guillem with us for the next three years,” said Vincent Bereni, Triumph Factory Racing Team Manager. “We know he was very keen to stay with the team and continue making history with Triumph. We believe in him, and he believes in us, and that’s an important part of any relationship when you want to achieve great things together. It goes without saying that Guillem’s results have been incredible this year, and we see a lot of potential in him as we step into the MXGP category with the TF 450-X. Our team is like a family. Everyone knows their role and works extremely hard together, and our riders also have great relationships with each other, which is another important dynamic with a project like this. We still have work to do this year and we remain completely focused on the job at hand, but we have a solid plan in place as we move towards 2027.”
“We are delighted to be able to officially announce Guillem’s contract with Triumph for the coming years,” added team owner Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni. “He has developed significantly over the last two years alongside the whole team, and his dedication, team spirit and progress make him one of the best riders in the championship. It is with great confidence that the Triumph team will be able to continue to develop and achieve the best possible results in the MXGP category. We would like to thank Mr. Bloor and everyone at Triumph who are working towards our collective goals.”
“Today is a really important day for Triumph Factory Racing,” said Ian Kimber, head of Triumph’s global racing. “It was special to welcome Guillem and Thierry 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. He and Camden work extremely well together, even in the toughest moments, and that means an awful lot. We’ve needed that cohesion within the team to collectively move our project forward and the results speak for themselves. 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. To have a 2027 line-up of Guillem, Mikkel, and Camden – three riders we’ve nurtured as our project has grown – is something we’re incredibly excited about. There’s still some important work to do this season, but we’re also really looking forward to what lies ahead in 2027.”
