Triumph Clinches First Ever MX2 Grand Prix One-Two with TF 250-X

ATLANTA, GA – May 28, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Triumph Factory Racing has made history at the MXGP of France as Guillem Farres dominated proceedings with a perfect 1-1 result aboard his TF 250-X. Teammate Camden McLellan took a superb second overall to clinch Triumph’s first ever one-two Grand Prix finish in only the British manufacturer’s third year of competition in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship.

Aside from a small fall in the qualifying race, Farres was near perfect throughout the weekend in France as competition resumed following a four-week break. From starting third in the opening Grand Prix moto, the Spaniard moved into the lead within a couple of laps and from there, he was simply untouchable as he controlled the race with his speed and style aboard his TF 250-X.

The second race in France was even more exciting. Farres once again started third, and this time he trailed McLellan in second. The 23-year-old passed his teammate on lap two before biding his time behind the race leader. With three laps remaining, Farres made his move for the lead and despite coming under serious pressure from McLellan through the final few corners, he won the race to secure a perfect 1-1 result and overall victory, marking the first Grand Prix win of his career.

McLellan was equally as impressive as Farres in France. In the opening moto he didn’t execute the best of starts and was forced to work hard for his eventual third-place finish. With a potential overall podium result in sight, the South African capitalised on a much-improved start in race two and shadowed Farres for the entire moto. On two occasions, McLellan drew alongside his teammate but was unable to take the lead. Nevertheless, finishing second in the race secured his place on the second step of the podium to capture a historic 1-2 result for Triumph Factory Racing.

Since Triumph’s arrival in the ultra-competitive FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in 2024, the team has progressively made steps with the TF 250-X to be consistently competitive at the front of the field. In the team’s first season, Mikkel Haarup took an incredible podium on Triumph Factory Racing’s debut in Patagonia, Argentina, with McLellan taking a second rostrum finish just a few rounds later in Sardinia.

In 2025 with Haarup moving over to the US having aged out of MX2, McLellan was joined by Guillem Farres. The duo both enjoyed podium finishes, with McLellan taking a first moto win for Triumph and the TF 250-X in Trentino, Italy at round five of the series. Farres would go on to take his first moto win at round 10 in Teutschenthal, Germany.

This season McLellan clinched Triumph’s first Grand Prix overall in Andalucia, Spain at round two of the championship – a memorable moment for the British manufacturer, with celebrations echoing even louder in France this weekend with Farres and McLellan’s historic one-two aboard the TF 250-X. At the conclusion of round six, Triumph has scored seven podiums including two victories and has been on the podium at every race bar one so far this season.

The Triumph Factory Racing team returns to racing this weekend in Teutschenthal for round seven of the series. The MXGP of Germany takes place on May 30-31.

Guillem Farres said: “It was an incredible day for me to finally secure my first overall Grand Prix victory! And with two race wins it makes it even more special. The whole team has worked so hard for this moment, so it feels amazing to achieve it together. I got a decent start in the first moto, then made some quick passes to move into second. After the leader crashed, I took advantage of that and managed to bring home the win. In the second moto, I had another solid start and worked my way into second again. I was trying to make a pass for the lead, but the track was quite difficult for overtaking, so I stayed close and tried to force a mistake. With about five minutes to go, I managed to make the pass and secure another moto win. It’s been an amazing day and I can’t wait for Germany this weekend.”

Camden McLellan added: “It was a decent Sunday here in Lacapelle-Marival. I had two pretty good starts. In the first moto I was a little further back, but I was able to work my way through the pack up to third. In the second moto, I got a much better start and had a really strong opening lap, which put me into second until Guillem passed me. After that, I followed him for most of the race before making a push in the final few laps. We ended up battling for the win right to the finish. Overall, a 3-2 result for second overall is definitely something positive to take from the weekend.”

Vincent Bereni, Triumph Factory Racing Team Manager explained: “We were back racing this weekend after a four-week break, so there was a bit of an unknown coming in. It’s quite unusual to have such a long break during a world championship season, but we approached it in the same way we do during the winter – no racing, just focusing on the areas we needed to improve, working with the riders, and continuing development on the bike. This weekend showed that the work paid off. Both riders did an amazing job and already on Saturday we could see the potential was there. To come away with 1-1 for Guillem and 3-2 for Camden for first and second overall is incredible. We’ve made a little bit of history here, and it’s a great feeling for the whole team. Everyone behind the scenes deserves credit as well, from the office staff to the truck drivers. Everybody has done an amazing job and now we can see the results of all that hard work. We just need to stay focused, keep working hard, and keep the momentum going because we’re right back in championship contention.”

Ian Kimber, Head of Global Racing Programmes, Triumph Motorcycles commented: “What a result for the boys and for everyone involved. I’m super proud to see Guillem go 1-1 and to see the team secure first and second overall is absolutely incredible. Seeing both riders standing on the top steps of the podium really shows the hard work and dedication of the entire team, because without that we wouldn’t be in this strong position. I’m sure this is just the beginning of many more great things to come.”

BIKES IN DEALERSHIPS NOW

The TF 250-X is in stock across Triumph’s network of Motocross and Enduro Dealerships, with prices starting from £9,395. Developed in collaboration with off-road racing legends including Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes, the TF 250-X delivers a maximum power of 47.3 PS at 13,750 rpm and a race-proven ultra-light chassis weighing, offering a power-to-weight ratio that surpasses the competition and delivers exceptional agility and balance.

The TF 250-X is equipped with premium brand components, including industry-leading top tier KYB suspension out of the box, Brembo brakes, Pro Taper bars, and D.I.D wheels fitted as standard, along with race-optimised electronics including launch control, traction control, quickshifter, and dual engine maps. Sleek bodywork and Triumph Performance Yellow graphics, give the bike a bold, aggressive look that stands out on the start line.

Building on Triumph’s reputation for excellent quality and reliability, all off-road models have world-class support, backed by a global network of specialist dealers and a 24/7 parts ordering and supply system.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

ABOUT TRIUMPH

First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma, and performance.

A GLOBAL BRITISH SUCCESS STORY

Record global sales of 141,683 motorcycles were delivered in Triumph’s latest Financial Year (FY25: July 2024-June 2025), through a network of 950 dealers in 68 countries, confirming Triumph Motorcycles’ position as the largest British motorcycle manufacturer.
Triumph currently employs around 3,000 personnel worldwide and has subsidiary operations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden (Scandinavia), Benelux, Brazil, China, and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors. Triumph has manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Thailand plus CKD facilities in Brazil and India.

A WORLD-CLASS RANGE

With a laser-sharp focus on what riders across the world are looking for, a passion to deliver the perfect ride for every customer, and attention to detail that delivers the highest quality motorcycles, Triumph offers a growing range of category-leading motorcycles spanning Modern Classics, Roadsters and Adventure bikes. From the accessible Speed 400cc TR series to the Rocket 3 with its powerful 2500cc engine, every model exemplifies Triumph’s iconic style, quality and performance.
Delivering a fun, agile and confidence-inspiring ride for riders of all ages and experience levels, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in 2023 with a brand-new single engine platform (TR Series), representing incredible value for money and bringing Triumph to a whole new generation of riders. The range has now expanded to include the Scrambler 400 XC, Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400.
The Modern Classics feature Triumph’s legendary Bonneville twin engine. Famously named to celebrate Triumph’s 1956 land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, the Bonneville was the original British superbike and a race-winner straight out of the crate, chosen by famous motorcyclists of the past for its handling, style, and character. Now, the Bonneville family has evolved, with rider-focused technology and cool custom style. The range includes the Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville Speedmaster, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Scrambler 900, Scrambler 1200 and the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100.
The Roadsters start with the agile and popular Trident 660 and Trident 800, with the sporty Daytona 660 and Street Triple 765 RS and RX, and finally the Speed Triple 1200 RS and RX. For adventure riders, Triumph has a complete line-up of epic Tigers, starting with the Tiger Sport 660 and Tiger Sport 800, moving up to the Tiger 900 range, and finally to the Tiger 1200 range.
Triumph’s debut in the competitive off-road arena has delivered outstanding results, with race wins and podium finishes for the TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E, which have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages. 2025 also saw the addition of a TF 450-X and two new cross-country models, the TF 250-C and TF 450-C.
In October 2025, Triumph Motorcycles launched its first electric youth motorcycles; the new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET. This collaboration with the OSET team, who joined the Triumph family in 2022, has resulted in four new models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features for children as young as three. Each bike is engineered from the ground up with age-specific frames, geometry, controls, and components, optimised for the rider’s size and experience.

TRIUMPH RACING

Triumph has a glorious racing history, competing in and winning races in almost every class and field of motorcycle sporting achievement, from winning the second ever Isle of Man TT in 1908, to the thrilling last-lap victory at the legendary Daytona 200 by Brandon Paasch on the Street Triple 765 in 2022.
Triumph’s racing legend continues as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2™ World Championship since the start of the 2019 season. Triumph Motorcycles provides all the teams with race-tuned 765cc triples, each of which is based on the class-leading Street Triple RS powerplant. Redefining the class, Triumph broke record after record in the inaugural year, including the first ever +300km/h Moto2™ top speed. Reflecting these great successes, the wonderful feedback, and partnerships that Triumph have had with the riders and their teams, and the incredible response from Triumph fans across the world, Triumph and Dorna, decided to extend the relationship in 2021 and again in 2023, signing a new contract for another five years of racing: 2025 – 2029.
Triumph is working with PTR Triumph Factory Racing to participate in the 2026 World Supersport Championship. Tom Booth-Amos and Oli Bayliss are racing on the Street Triple 765. Macadam Triumph Factory Racing continues with British Supersport riders Brad Perie and Max Wadsworth. Triumph will also enter the all-new Sportbike World Championship with the Daytona 660. On the roads Triumph will compete at the Daytona 200 and the NW200 with the PTR Triumph Racing team, with KTS Macadam Triumph Factory Racing also lining up for a number of stops on the road racing calendar including the IOM TT.
In 2023, Triumph announced its intention to compete in the 2024 MXGP/MX2 and SuperMotocross World Championships, and after two successful seasons, is racing with a four-rider team for 2026. Jordon Smith, Austin Forkner, Jalek, and Mikkel Haarup are racing for the British manufacturer, competing for the first time in AMA 450 Supercross with the TF 450-X, as well as the AMA 250SX East Championship with the TF 250-X. Triumph will also compete in the AMA Pro Motocross series in both categories. Triumph earned its first Main Event win in Supercross in February 2025, and has enjoyed podium finishes in the Pro Motocross series in ’24 and ‘25. In the FIM MX2 World Championship Camden McLellan is competing for a third season aboard Triumph machinery, alongside Guillem Farres with positive momentum in the new season thanks to podium results from ’24 and ’25, as well as a first moto win in April 2025.
In September 2024 Paul Edmondson was officially appointed Team Manager of Triumph Factory Racing’s enduro programme. In 2025, Jonny Walker took 2nd place overall in the SuperEnduro World Championship on his TF 250 and finished the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on a near-standard TF 250-E four-stroke. Walker went on to win the AMA EnduroCross championship with the TF 450-E. Triumph earned podium finishes in the Enduro1 category of the EnduroGP World Championship with riders Mikael Persson and Morgan Lesiardo. Lesiardo took Triumph’s first Enduro1 overall victory and EnduroGP podium. Triumph competed at its first International Six Days Enduro in August with the TF 250-E contributing to Italy’s World Team Trophy victory with Lesiardo and Team Sweden’s first podium in decades with Persson, as well as impressive top five individual finishes overall. Triumph’s factory effort lines up with Mikael Persson and Jeremy Sydow for 2026, with Jamie McCanney moving to a role as Rider Coach.

Source: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd

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