The World Supercross Championship has seen a lot, but when Ken Roczen Whenever something pops up, it automatically becomes interesting. Only this time it’s not about whips, speed, or some absurd last-lap maneuver—but about the question of…why the biggest name in the series is suddenly only competing in three races.
Originally full-time—now only three stops: Buenos Aires, Vancouver, Australia
Roczen had a week ago. He made it clear himself that he was responsible for the The entire season was planned. The contract was signed, the plans were in place—and then came the about-face: Instead of a world tour, there’s now a compact triple. Buenos Aires, which he won; Vancouver, where he came in second behind Eli Tomac; and now Australia.
And importantly: That was no solo decision on his part. The adjustment was together with the WSX. A deal has been decided. Details? None to be found. SX Global is keeping quiet, as always, when it comes to contract clauses.
The elephant in the room: money
Let’s not kid ourselves: When a superstar like Roczen is suddenly reduced from a full season to just three rounds, it almost always has a financial reason. Ken costs money. Ken generates exposure. Ken sells tickets. And that’s precisely why this decision, if it’s based on money, would leave a bad taste in the mouth.
Perhaps the budget became tighter. Perhaps they wanted to place Roczen precisely where the financial pressure was greatest, and perhaps the full-time contract was simply too expensive in the end. None of this is official—but the financial factor is practically out in the open.
For the overall ranking, this is quite chaotic.
With three rounds under his belt, Roczen will have completed a large part of the season, but he is therefore no longer a factor in the title race. And while the big names enter the market sporadically and then disappear again, the full-time drivers benefit massively.
Above all is Jason Anderson, currently the highest-placed driver who actually completes every lap. Christian Craig is also still in the mix—but of the top 7, four drivers (Cooper, Deegan, Tomac, and now Roczen) will immediately not finish the season at all. This distorts the table but makes the next rounds all the more exciting.
A mix of sport, strategy, and harsh reality.
The 2025 WSX season won’t be decided solely on the track. Behind the scenes, calculations, planning, and adjustments are being made—and Roczen’s shortened program clearly demonstrates how closely sport and business are intertwined in this series.
What remains? Three performances by Ken Roczen, plenty to talk about—and one Meisterschaft, which currently looks a bit like a puzzle that’s missing a few pieces.
Typical WSX. Typical Ken. Typical chaos—but somehow exactly what people like.
