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GASGAS THANKS SAM SUNDERLAND AS RALLY-RAID STAR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Thank you, Sam! It’s a bittersweet moment for GASGAS as we announce that our rally hero Sam Sunderland has decided to hang up his boots and retire from professional motorcycle racing. Sam’s journey with GASGAS and the company has been super successful, and we’re beyond proud of everything he has achieved with the team.

  • Sunderland to retire from professional motorcycle racing
  • Sam’s outstanding career included two world championships and two Dakar wins
  • Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing wish Sam all the best for the future

Joining Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing for the 2022 season, Sam kicked off his stint on the RX 450F with a bang by claiming victory in the 2022 Dakar Rally – the first ever win for GASGAS at the world’s toughest rally-raid. And that was just the beginning! Sam kept the momentum going with stellar performances at each FIM World Rally-Raid Championship round in 2022, ultimately clinching his second world championship title. What a year!

Sam first joined the company back in 2014, and during his time racing for the team he secured no less than two world championships and two Dakar victories, not to mention multiple stage and event wins along the way. Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing couldn’t be more grateful for Sam’s passion, dedication, and sheer awesomeness he brought to every race. Sam will continue working with the team, using his vast experience in a support and development role. Thank you for everything, Sam, we’re already looking forward to working closely together again in the future!

Sam Sunderland: “It is with gratitude, humility, a bit of sadness, but without regret, that I announce my retirement from motorcycle racing after having a career that I dreamed of once upon a time. From winning two world championships to my two Dakar victories, it’s been an incredible run. I would like to thank everyone that has been a part of this chapter and I’m looking forward to staying close to the team and playing a part in supporting their race efforts in the future.”

Andreas Hölzl – Rally Team Manager: “We would like to say a massive thank you to Sam for his time with Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing. I speak for the whole team when I say we’re sad to hear that Sam is retiring from racing, but we completely respect his decision and thank him for everything he has done for us over the years. Beyond being a phenomenal racer, Sam is a fantastic person – always supportive, motivating, and a true team player. He is a huge part of the GASGAS family, and we look forward to working with him again in new and exciting ways in the future.”

Pit Beirer – Motorsports Director: “Sam joined the company back in 2014, and since then his passion, dedication, and results have been exceptional. He not only secured two world championships and two Dakar victories, but he played a massive part in the successes of the whole team. Over the years, our relationship with Sam became stronger and stronger, and with his move to Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing in 2022, he continued to make history. While it’s tough to see Sam go, we respect his decision. I’d like to personally thank Sam for everything he put into the team and wish him well for the future.”

SEVENTH-PLACE SCORE FOR JUSTIN BARCIA IN DETROIT AFTER CONSISTENT RIDE

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Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia delivered a share of speed and consistency inside Detroit’s Ford Field for Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, finishing the Main Event in seventh place and moving to seventh in the overall 450SX standings. Justin Barcia finishes Detroit Main Event in seventh position Experienced racer moves to seventh overall in 450SX point standings Arm tightness holding BAMBAM back from full potential Laptimes were close in the 450SX qualifying sessions on the tight Ford Field layout, with Barcia setting the 11th-fastest time aboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition. In the second Heat Race of the event, BAMBAM powered his way into the mix with the race leaders, banging bars early on as he found his way into the fifth position. The New York native would remain there for the remainder of the race, punching his ticket into the Main Event. The number 51 got out of the gates to a mid-pack start in the Main Event, fighting amongst the top 10 positions for the majority of the race as he struggled with tightness in his arms. In true BAMBAM style, he never stopped charging, chasing down his rivals until the checkered flag flew. Justin Barcia: "I really liked Detroit! My starts were good today, I felt decent on the bike speed-wise, I’m just struggling a little bit still with tightness in my arms, and that’s limiting my intensity. It’s disapointing as we’re really close to the top-five and even the podium, so we’ll keep working to be better – further up is where we know we can be!” Next Race: February 22 – Arlington, Texas Results 450SX Class – Detroit 1. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 3. Chase Sexton (KTM) 4. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 7. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing) 9. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 6 of 17 rounds 1. Chase Sexton, 121 points 2. Cooper Webb, 121 3. Ken Roczen, 105 5. Malcolm Stewart, 95 7. Justin Barcia, 83 13. Aaron Plessinger, 53

JUSTIN BARCIA MATCHES SEASON-BEST 2025 SUPERCROSS RESULT IN TAMPA

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Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia matched his season-best result of sixth place at Round 5 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida, with a calculated ride during a hard-fought night of competition displaying the experienced 450SX racer's capabilities. Justin Barcia raced to a season-high P6 score in Tampa Weekend defined as 'step in the right direction' for motivated 450SX contender BamBam currently sits ninth overall in the 450SX standings Barcia's race day inside Raymond James Stadium began by piloting his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition into 10th position during qualifying, with the dry, hard-packed circuit proving to be a technical challenge for riders and teams alike. As the night show commenced, a mid-field start in the Heat Race followed by a series of quick passes saw 'BamBam' climb into fourth place, which is where he would remain to conclude the race, earning a strong gate selection for the premier class Main Event. On a night that bit its fair share of riders, Barcia used his smarts to remain focused throughout the Main Event, logging consistent, fast laps that saw the number 51 equal his best finish of the year in sixth position by race's end, with he and the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team making strides forward as the season progresses. With his result, Barcia currently sits ninth place overall in the 450SX standings. Justin Barcia: "Tampa was a step in the right direction and the day went much better. In the Heat Race we got off to a good start, before I got a bit tangled up in the first turn, so I made a push to make up positions. Later on, I got off to a pretty good start in the Main, the track was super-technical, and we had some good battles. I'm really hungry to get that podium and I know with how we're working we'll get there soon." Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Casey Cochran – who was scheduled to contest the entire 250SX East series in 2025 – was absent from Round 1 of the Eastern Regional series while continuing to recover from his off-season injury. Next Race: February 15 – Detroit, Michigan Results 450SX Class – Tampa 1. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 3. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki) 5. Chase Sexton (KTM) 6. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing) 8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 5 of 17 rounds 1. Chase Sexton, 101 points 2. Cooper Webb, 96 3. Jason Anderson, 84 6. Malcolm Stewart, 77 9. Justin Barcia, 68 13. Aaron Plessinger, 13

JUSTIN BARCIA RIDES THE TRIPLE CROWN ROLLERCOASTER AT GLENDALE SUPERCROSS

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Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia showed flashes of his true colors at the Glendale round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, charging to a P6 result in one of the three Triple Crown races. Justin Barcia surges from the back of the field in first race Sixth-place finish in the final 450SX race saw him finish 12th overall Bam Bam currently sits eighth in the series standings A troubled qualifying session gave Barcia an outside gate pick for the three Triple Crown finals, and a tough start to the first race saw him round the first turn at the back of the field. Racing the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, Bam Bam went on a trademark charge up to 12th, then replicated that result again in the second final. The 32-year-old saved his best for last in the final outing, where he ran as high as P2, then held his own to finish sixth. Those combined results saw him finish the round in 12th overall, and he’s now holding down eighth place on the 450SX points ladder following Round 4 inside State Farm Stadium. Justin Barcia: "Glendale was a rollercoaster and I don’t like rollercoasters [laughs]! I actually felt really good in qualifying, but was slower than I was hoping, and that set me up for a bad gate-pick in the first race. I got an average start and had to charge through the pack from last up to 12th. The second race I got a better start, but rode a little tight and finished 12th again. That wasn’t much fun, but I almost holeshot the last race and mixed it up with the guys I belong with, so came home with a sixth. It definitely wasn’t the weekend we wanted, but we’re moving forward and know what we need to work on before we head to the East Coast." Next Race: February 8 – Tampa, Florida Results 450SX Class – Glendale 1. Chase Sexton (KTM) 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 9. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 10. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 12. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing) Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 4 of 17 rounds 1. Chase Sexton, 84 points 2. Ken Roczen, 82 3. Eli Tomac, 75 8. Justin Barcia, 52 9. Malcolm Stewart, 52 15. Aaron Plessinger, 26 Standings 250SX West Class 2025 after 4 of 10 rounds 1. Julien Beaumer, 87 points 2. Jordon Smith, 85 3. Haiden Deegan, 84 11. Ryder DiFrancesco (GASGAS), 35