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A broad list of World Supercross Championship riders have been revealed ahead of the 2025 season, with Max Anstie and Jason Anderson headlining the latest additions to the series’ international roster.

Anderson – expected to be with PMG Suzuki in a deal to span through 2026 – will make his full-time SX1 debut in the series, while 2023 champion Anstie returns to SX2 fulltime with GSM Yamaha on Star Racing equipment.

Anstie will face defending two-time SX2 world champion Shane McElrath, who returns with the Quad Lock Honda team alongside the highly-rated New Zealander Brodie Connolly, as American Joey Savatgy will make up one of the team’s two SX1 riders, with a second yet to be announced.

Joining Anstie at GSM will be Frenchmen Greg Aranda and Jordi Tixier in SX1, alongside Maxime Desprey in SX2. PMG Suzuki has now confirmed Americans Kyle Chisholm and Robbie Wageman for SX2, with further announcements to follow.

The electric-powered Stark Future team prepares to make its debut as the series’ seventh official entry, with Michael Hicks and Spaniard Jorge Zaragoza making up two of the four available seats, while Vince Friese – previously announced at MotoConcepts – has been linked to the incoming effort.

MotoConcepts Racing (MCR) will field an all-American roster, with Austin Politelli and Ryan Breece in SX1, along with Noah Viney and Cullin Park in the SX2 division, as Rick Ware Racing (RWR) enters American duo Henry Miller and Devin Simonson in SX1, alongside Brazillian Enzo Lopes and ClubMX regular Coty Schock in SX2.

The previously-announced Justin Hill will team up with France’s Quentin Prugnieres in SX1 for the Venum BUD Racing Kawasaki team, as Canadian Cole Thompson and Kyle Peters form the French organization’s SX2 line-up.

These latest updates add to a stacked list of global supercross riders, including wildcards Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Tom Vialle, and Justin Cooper, who are confirmed for select rounds.

“The depth and quality of this year’s line-up is unmatched – this is without doubt the strongest roster we’ve ever had,” commented WSX CEO Tom Burwell. “Fans worldwide are going to witness something very special this year, with our big-name stars heading around the globe, there isn’t a stop on the tour you’d want to miss out on.

“We’re delivering on our mission to give global supercross fans what they deserve, a true world-class championship with even more star talent to go with it.”

The championship will span five rounds across five continents, beginning with the Malaysian GP in Kuala Lumpur, before heading to Buenos Aires for round two in Argentina. Vancouver, the Gold Coast, and Cape Town will complete the expanded schedule for 2025.

“This is, without doubt, the deepest, most competitive field we’ve ever had, and we have the data to back that up,” added WSX VP of race development, Kurt Nicoll. “It speaks volumes about the championship’s growth and the riders’ desire to race against the elite.

“We’ve analyzed rider performance, championship finishes, and global rankings to ensure fans see the world’s best on a truly international stage. The Geneva Agreement has played a key role in making this possible, giving teams the stability to invest in elite talent and ensuring the championship continues to grow at a global level.”

With a unique new ‘Geneva Agreement’ securing long-term stability for teams and riders contesting the series, World Supercross 2025 is shaping up to be its most convincing yet, in line to deliver the deepest field of international supercross talent on offer outside of the United States.