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WIND IN THE P28 GasGas Pulls Out of World Trial Championship G asGas says it won't field a factory team in either the FIM World TrialGP or the Span- ish Trial Championships in 2026, saying, "This strategic shift will allow us to focus more closely on enhancing our industrial and commercial operations." A release from GasGas says, "As part of the global restruc - turing process promoted by the KTM AG Group—of which GasGas is an active member— the company has decided not to participate with a Factory team in World and national trial series from the 2026 season onwards. This decision reflects the need to concentrate all financial and human resources on core busi - ness priorities—on the develop- ment and consolidation of the brand's production and commer- cial activity, key elements for its future. "The new strategy does not mean a total withdrawal from racing activity: GasGas will maintain its presence in the competition arena through direct support for privateers and racing teams who support the brand. This will be done through vari - ous forms of collaboration and technical support." Fabian Simmer, managing director of GasGas and sales VP for Europe at the KTM Group, said, "This has not been an easy decision. We have invested significant resources and a great deal of human effort in building a competitive team with an ex - ceptional group of people. How- ever, given the current evolution of the World Championship and the Spanish Championship in their top categories, as well as the slowdown in global sales of trial motorcycles, maintain- ing a factory team is no longer a financially sustainable op- tion. Even so, at KTM Group, we continue to firmly believe in the potential of GasGas and the trial discipline, albeit with a different approach to factory racing." Factory GasGas rider Jaime Busto finished second in both the 2025 FIM World TrialGP and Spanish National Champion - ships in 2025. GasGas added, "This decision affects only the racing field. Gas - Gas' commercial activity—both in trial and other off-road disci- plines—continues unchanged. Our customers will continue to enjoy a comprehensive service for motorcycles, spare parts and assistance through the official GasGas dealer network, the cornerstone of the present and future of this iconic Spanish- born brand." CN GasGas will not field a factory Trial team in the 2026 FIM World TrialGP and the Spanish National Championships.