Honda HRC MX2 pilot, Ferruccio Zanchi, has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 MXGP season after sustaining a knee injury at the German Grand Prix. After further evaluation, it was determined that the Italian would require surgery on the injured knee.

Zanchi made a promising start to his 2025 campaign, securing his maiden race win and overall podium in Cozar and also showing flashes of speed throughout his second season with the Factory Team. Despite the set back, the focus has now shifted towards regaining full fitness for there 2026 season.

Honda HRC:

“Things aren’t so bright for the fourth member of Honda HRC, Ferruccio Zanchi, who injured himself in Germany and has been on the sidelines since. After the last set of check-ups, it has now been determined that surgery is necessary on his knee, which means the Italian will miss the remainder of the 2025 MX2 campaign. It is a bitter blow for the #73, who showed such promise early on in the season with a moto win and podium in Cozar, Spain, but who now must focus on recovery so that he’ll be ready for 2026.”

Speculation now arises on whether Zanchi will return to the Honda HRC team for the 2026 season, reinforcing the misfortunate timing of such a set back. He provided the following update.

“I am very disappointed how this season has ended already, and I won’t get another chance to compete in 2025 world championships. I had a good beginning of the season and although it hadn’t gone as well in the middle period, I really felt like it would come good and I would work my way into consistent battles for the podium spots. I’d like to thank the team and all the fans for their support and now the focus is getting healthy again. It will be a long road, but I am confident that I can get back to where I belong and that is fighting at the front of the MX2 class.”

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