Beaumer replaces injured Chance Hymas and will compete in MXGP class
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 27, 2026) — As the United States gears up for the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations, which is set to run Oct. 2-4 in Ernée, France, the American Motorcyclist Association announced that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer will join the team.
Beaumer will fill in for the injured Chance Hymas and will race in the MXGP class. He will join the talented duo of three-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen on the team, which is managed by AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier.
“We’re grateful to have Julien join our team and commit to representing the United States,” Pelletier said. “He is the ultimate professional, with a deep passion for his country, and we’re proud to welcome him to Team USA. We also sincerely appreciate the full support from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in making this opportunity possible on such short notice. I look forward to working alongside Julien as we aim to bring the Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States.”
Beaumer has been one of the most promising up-and-comers in motocross since he made his debut in 2023, finishing second in the AMA Supercross 250 West title race in 2025 and landing a runner-up finish in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250 class in 2026.
The United States eyes its 24th FIM Motocross of Nations championship in 2026 after the Americans finished second on the podium last year.