What a year it has been for young British talent Drew Stock. After grinding through the majority of the EMX125 calendar, Stock lined up for the Yamaha bLU cRU SuperFinale in Uddevalla, Sweden, where his hard work finally shone through on the European stage. His victory there earned him a place at the Yamaha bLU cRU World SuperFinale, held during the prestigious Motocross of Nations weekend. A podium finish at Ironman Raceway added yet another standout moment from his 2025 season, complemented by his first career wins in the British Championship, rounding off a campaign in which he took significant strides forward.

The success didn’t stop there. In fact, Stock went on to claim arguably the biggest reward of his young career, victory at the 2025 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup. The win came after two intense days of training and assessment at the YZ bLU cRU Masterclass, held at the spectacular MC des Costières circuit in the south of France. And with it, his 2026 season has changed in a massive way. After a year of travelling around the UK and Europe with his parents for racing and practice, Stock will now contest the full EMX125 Championship with the JK Racing Yamaha Team.

Words – Yamaha Press Release: “In the YZ125 class, 16-year-old Briton Drew Stock was selected from an extremely high-level group of riders as the winner. Stock will step up to contest the EMX125 championship aboard a GYTR kitted YZ125 in 2026 with the backing of a Yamaha supported team.”


His American adventure, isn’t quite complete, as he will compete at one of the most prestigious amateur racing events in motocross, THOR Mini O’s, which is known as the Winter Olympics. Held at Gatorback Cycle Park in Florida, Stock will compete in the following classes: SX – 125s and Schoolboy 1, MX – 125s, Schoolboy 1 and Schoolboy 2. A chance to race against some of the fastest amateur racers in the world.

“Yeah, I’m really excited to race again in America,” he told Cult Moto. “Ironman was really cool — getting on the podium there, and taking the win in Uddevalla, was amazing. It’s good to see the hard work start to pay off, not only there but in the British as well. It’s a lot of hard work for my parents to get me to these events, and without them or my sponsors it wouldn’t be possible.”

“Next season should be easier for them, and I’m going to have better equipment and support to race the whole season, which is sick. Being able to race for JK Racing Yamaha is an amazing opportunity! For now, I’m focused on this coming week at Mini O’s, and I’m thankful for everyone who’s made this possible. But I’m really looking forward to next year and showing people what I can do.”

Next season should be easier for them, and I’m going to have better equipment and support to race the whole season, which is sick. For now, I’m focused on this coming week at Mini O’s, and I’m thankful for everyone who’s made this possible. But I’m really looking forward to next year and showing people what I can do.”

One of the biggest criticisms from British motocross fans – and a fair one – is the lack of British riders competing on the world stage. The current situation speaks for itself: zero MX2 riders, just one rider completing the full MXGP campaign (who likely won’t contest every round next year), and only a handful taking on the majority of European rounds. Big respect must go to those who do give it a go, and Drew Stock is a prime example of the opportunities that can come when you put yourself in those positions.

Of course, it’s extremely difficult for families to fund this journey out of their own pocket – but hopefully Drew’s success shows sponsors that investing in a British rider and helping them reach these races is far from a waste. The talent level in the UK has never been the issue, and it’s going to be exciting to see what Drew can do next year!