Prado Re-Signs With Red Bull KTM

Ryan Nitzen | August 14, 2026

Jorge Prado has signed a multi-year contract extension with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team to remain in the SuperMotocross World Championship for 2027 and beyond. The two-time MXGP World Champion reunited with the KTM team this year and earned two 450SX podium results in Supercross along with two podiums in the first eight rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship. He currently sits third in the combined 450SMX standings.

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Jorge Prado is staying with the Red Bull KTM team for 2027 and beyond. 

“I’m really happy to have re-signed with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, because we’ve had great past seasons winning in MXGP, and this past year was great in Supercross,” Prado said. “We achieved some podiums, had a couple of heat race wins, and now we’ve been very strong outdoors. I’m just happy to be working with this great group of people for the future, so I am super-excited and hopeful that we can achieve our goals.”

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Prado’s earned multiple podiums this season after reuniting with the KTM program. 

“We’re excited to have Jorge continue with KTM,” added Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager. “Jorge and KTM have agreed to a contract extension, and our entire team is looking forward to seeing him continue to develop his Supercross and motocross skills here in the United States. We were all impressed by how quickly he adapted to Supercross in 2026. His confidence and speed, particularly through the whoops, stood out as one of his greatest strengths in one of the most demanding sections of the track. Jorge has shown tremendous willingness to learn, and we believe his best years are ahead of him. We’re looking forward to this next chapter, supporting him, and seeing his growth and success with KTM in the future.”

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“We’ve had great past seasons winning in MXGP, and this past year was great in Supercross,” Prado said.