RJ Hampshire Withdraws from Seattle Supercross with Foot Injury

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider suffered a foot fracture in a practice crash, sidelining him for another round.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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RJ Hampshire will miss Round 6 of the SuperMotocross World Championship this week in Seattle after injuring his foot in a practice crash. This is the second straight week Hampshire has withdrawn from competition, having missed the previous round in Glendale, Arizona due to illness. The team has not provided a timeline for his return, but said he has been "[ruled] out of upcoming rounds in the SMX World Championship."

Why it matters

Hampshire's injuries come at a critical point in the SuperMotocross season, as he was looking to climb the standings after a difficult start to the year. His absence will impact the championship battle, as he was sitting 14th in points heading into Seattle.

The details

According to the team, Hampshire suffered a fracture to two metatarsals in his foot when the handlebars came down on his boot during a slow crash. The team said their "focus now is on the best path forward to get RJ healthy and back racing as soon as possible."

  • Hampshire missed the previous round in Glendale, Arizona on February 7, 2026 due to illness.
  • The Seattle Supercross is scheduled for February 14, 2026.

The players

RJ Hampshire

A professional motocross and supercross rider competing in the SuperMotocross World Championship for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team.

Nathan Ramsey

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Team Manager.

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What they’re saying

“It's never good to get a mid-morning phone call from Baker's Factory on a ride day. Unfortunately, RJ had a crash, and the handlebars caught his foot in just the wrong way, resulting in a fracture. Our focus now is on the best path forward to get RJ healthy and back racing as soon as possible.”

— Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Team Manager (nbcsports.com)

“Got back on the bike yesterday after getting over being sick. I slid over this small jump and had a slow/awkward fall that caused me to plant my foot. When I planted it, the end of the handlebars came down right on top of my boot, splitting the buckles. Broke two of the metatarsals and [one's] pretty displaced. Bummed on how it's gone the last four months, sometimes it comes in waves. I'll rebuild and get where I know I can be.”

— RJ Hampshire (Instagram)

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