Guillem Farres and Triumph Factory Racing They extend their relationship for three more years, as confirmed by both parties. After a 2026 season in which the Spaniard comfortably leads the MX2 World Championship, with five Grand Prix victories and another five overall podiums with five rounds remaining, the new agreement will lead the rider to make the jump to MXGP in 2027 at the controls of the TF 450-X.
It will also be Triumph’s official debut in the premier class, with Mikkel Haarup as Farrés’ partner while Camden McLellan will continue to defend the brand’s colors in MX2 to complete the team’s three-rider structure. After signing the agreement Farrés commented: “For me, continuing with Triumph means a lot and has always been my priority.”
Farrés, an essential piece in the new project
Farrés has played a key role in the rapid development of Triumph’s motocross program since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season. Having established himself as one of the leading riders on the TF 250-X, the Spaniard has taken another important step forward in 2026.
With five rounds remaining in the 2026 MX2 World Championship, he comfortably leads the standings after an exceptional campaign that includes five Grand Prix victories and another five podiums overall. Guillem’s performances this season have highlighted his speed, consistency and versatility on a wide variety of circuits and conditions.
All this, together with the solid relationship developed with the Triumph Factory Racing team and Farrés’ continued progression, makes his move to MXGP a logical decision, as both the rider and the brand embark together on a new and exciting stage. For the Hinckley factory, the 2027 season will mark another important milestone in its global racing programme.
Triumph Factory Racing’s ambitious sports plan for 2027
Having successfully established the TF 250-X in MX2, Triumph Factory Racing will officially expand into the premier MXGP class for the first time with the TF 450-X. Along with Farrés, in MXGP there will be Mikkel Haarup completing the Triumph duo in the premier class. The Dane has already played an important role in the development of Triumph’s motocross program in both MX2 and AMA Pro Motocross, and will bring valuable experience to the team in his first season in MXGP.
Camden McLellan will continue with Triumph Factory Racing in the MX2 World Championship in 2027. The South African has established himself as one of the leaders in the category and, together with Farrés, has contributed to a highly successful 2026 campaign for the team. With the confirmation of Farrés, Haarup and McLellan, the team will have a three-rider line-up in both categories in 2027 and the brand will enter the next phase of its program in the FIM World Championship.
Before turning all their attention to 2027, Farrés and McLellan remain firmly focused on the current MX2 World Championship season. With Farrés leading the classification and McLellan in third position, the fight to achieve more success with the TF 250-X continues with the rounds of Sweden, the Netherlands, Turkey, China and Australia, until the 2026 season is completed.
Statements from the parties involved in the agreement
Guillem Farrés has commented after this fruitful sports agreement: “For me, staying with Triumph means a lot and has always been my priority. Here I started my professional career in Europe after competing in the United States, and since then, the team has become like family to me. It feels like home, so I am enormously grateful to have the opportunity to stay with everyone for the next three years.”
“Being part of the first official Triumph team in MXGP is a dream come true and a true privilege. At the same time, I know it will be a great challenge and that it will involve a lot of work. But I have complete confidence in the people around me. We know each other very well, they understand the way I work and with the 250 we have already shown together what we can achieve.”
“That gives me a lot of confidence that we can get to where we want to be, also with the 450. I’ve already had the opportunity to test it a little and I really liked it, so I’m looking forward to starting to work with the bike properly. I’m also very happy to continue with Camden, as we have a great relationship and we train a lot together. I’ve also gotten to know Mikkel a little, and I think the three of us being together will be very positive because we can all learn and motivate each other.”
He concluded by saying: “For me, this team is about so much more than just competition. From the mechanics and coaches to those who work behind the scenes, we all care about each other and work toward the same goal. That’s what makes our relationship so strong, and I’m looking forward to taking this next step together.”
For your part Vincent BereniTeam Manager of the Triumph Factory Racing team, added: “We are very happy to have Guillem for the next three years. We know that he really wanted to stay in the team and continue making history with Triumph. We believe in him, and he believes in us, and that is fundamental in any relationship when you want to achieve great things together.”
“Needless to say, Guillem’s results are being incredible this year and we see a lot of potential in him as we enter MXGP with the TF 450-X. Our team is like a family. Everyone knows their role and we all work together very hard, and our riders also have a great relationship with each other, which is another important factor in a project like this. We still have work to do this year and we remain fully focused on the task at hand, but we have a solid plan going forward. to 2027.”
Thierry Chizat-Suzzoniowner of the Triumph Factory Racing MXGP and MX2 team, argued: “We are very happy to officially announce Guillem’s contract with Triumph for the coming years. He has evolved significantly over the last two years along with the entire team, and his dedication, team spirit and progress make him one of the best riders in the championship.”
He concluded by stating: “We are fully confident that the team will be able to continue to develop and achieve the best possible results in MXGP. We would also like to thank Mr Bloor and everyone who works at Triumph to achieve our common goals.” For his part, Ian Kimber, Head of Global Racing Programs at Triumph Motorcycles, stated: “Today is a very important day for Triumph Factory Racing.”
“It was a pleasure to welcome Guillem and Thierry to Triumph’s headquarters here at the Hinckley factory to extend Guillem’s MXGP contract for a further three years and we couldn’t be more proud. The team and Guillem have done an incredible job with the TF 250-X, achieving more than we could have ever imagined in less than three years of racing in MX2. Additionally, Guillem is a fantastic ambassador for Triumph and the sport. and he is a great person to work with.”
“He and Camden complement each other perfectly, even in the most difficult moments, and that is essential. We needed that cohesion within the team to drive our project forward and the results speak for themselves. From the beginning we knew that Guillem was a talented driver and, week after week, he has demonstrated his ability in different circuits, conditions and situations, often under intense pressure.”
He concluded by saying: “We firmly believe that their talent, focus, work ethic and attitude will pay off when we jump into MXGP with the TF 450-X, a completely new category and battlefield for Triumph. Having a line-up for 2027 consisting of Guillem, Mikkel and Camden, three riders who have come together as our project has grown, is something we are extremely excited about. There is still a lot of important work to be done this season, but we are also very excited about what What does 2027 have in store for us?
