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R.J. Hampshire joins Ducati for 2027

The rider has signed a multi-year deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing.

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Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing announced on October 7, 2026, that R.J. Hampshire had signed a multi-year contract with the team.

Hampshire is set to race a Ducati Desmo 450MX as the program continues its push in the premier class. The team announcement did not specify the contract’s length.

Hampshire’s record

Hampshire turned professional in 2014, making his debut at Unadilla on August 9 of that year. His career highlights include the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship, four AMA Pro Motocross 250 wins and three Supercross 250SX West victories.

He placed third in the 2023 Monster Energy SuperMotocross World Championship 250SMX standings. In the premier 450 class, the team’s announcement credits him with 11 top-five finishes, including two podium results across two years in the class.

Hampshire finished fifth overall in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in both 2025 and 2026. His 2026 season included a podium at Ironman Raceway. He also represented the United States at the Motocross of Nations twice, most recently in 2025, when Team USA earned silver.

Ducati’s developing program

The team said it made progress with its race bike during its first season of competition. Its best result in the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship was fourth overall at Hangtown; it also finished 11th overall in Supercross and recorded seventh- and 10th-place overall results during the Motocross season.

Team manager Josh Wisenor said Hampshire’s experience and the team’s work on the bike could help the program advance. The announcement described the signing as part of the team’s effort to build on its first-year progress.

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The signing sets up Hampshire’s move to Ducati for 2027, with the rider bringing championship experience to the team’s 450-class effort.

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