Ken Roczen delivered a powerful farewell performance in his final World Supercross Championship appearance for Pipes Motorsport Group, sealing the overall victory at the Australian GP after a night packed with drama, emotion, and world-class racing. The SX1 class inside Cbus Super Stadium treated fans to an unforgettable show as the sport’s biggest names went head-to-head under the lights.
The German star emerged on top of a stacked field that included Haiden Deegan, Eli Tomac, and Cooper Webb, beating some of the sport’s fiercest competitors in one of the most intense rounds of the season.
Roczen opened the night with a commanding win in the first sprint race, followed by a fourth-place finish in race two, which Webb claimed. A third-place finish in the main event secured him enough points for the overall victory—an emphatic way to close out his WSX campaign.
“It takes a lot of hard work. We really have been working super hard. I’ve always been getting pretty good off the gate, but then I kind of got closed off. With this dirt, how tight the start is, it decides basically within a thousandth of a second.”
Reflecting on his consistency, Roczen said:
“People are cross-jumping left and right, so it was hard to just attack, but I’m pretty pumped. I crushed the whoops and I’m happy to come away with the overall.”
Despite the chaos around him, he kept calm under pressure:
“I do feel like I’m a more rounded racer at the moment—comfortable in my own skin and making smarter decisions.”
When asked whether he feels he’s riding at his peak, he added:
Craig’s Emotional Main-Race Victory
Christian Craig delivered one of the feel-good stories of the night. The veteran rider claimed his first World Supercross main-race win—an emotional breakthrough that had the crowd roaring.
Craig’s consistency across the night earned him second overall despite receiving a five-point penalty for failing to respect waved medical flags when Astin Politelli went down. Even with the deduction, his performance was widely celebrated.
“It means a lot for sure. I can sit here and give you a lot of stories of why I shouldn’t be racing dirt bikes right now, but we’re here. I just beat some legends, some champions, and proved that I can still do this.”
Craig said
“Shout out to the people that counted me out. To the people that stood close to me, this one’s for you.”
He thanked those who never gave up on him:
Deegan Delights Down Under
Haiden Deegan’s rapid rise continued as the teenager secured third overall in just his second international WSX appearance in the 450cc class. Like Craig, he also received a five-point penalty for the medical-flag infraction, but the setback couldn’t overshadow his breakout night.
Deegan battled bar-to-bar with his childhood heroes—including Tomac—and soaked in the moment.
“I was battling Eli Tomac, and I was like a little kid. I was in shock the whole time. I was like, ‘I just passed Eli Tomac!’.
he said with a grin
It was awesome. We fought hard, and it was unreal racing with these guys.”
SX2: Anstie Extends His Dominance
In the SX2 division, Britain’s Max Anstie continued his flawless form this season, completing another 1-1-1 sweep in the main events to strengthen his championship lead.
Riding for Team GSM Powered by Star Racing Yamaha, Anstie has now gone perfect in Buenos Aires, Vancouver, and the Gold Coast—an incredible run that places him firmly in control of the title fight.
“That was awesome. I’m feeling good, man. My bike’s been working well and it was a dig tonight. It’s hot… but I’m so pumped with my riding and my bike.”
he said
The only blemish on his night came with a rare mistake in Superpole, costing him the clean sweep. But his dominance in racing remains unquestioned.
McElrath Returns to Form
Defending champion Shane McElrath bounced back after a difficult start to the season, finishing 5-3-2 to secure second overall in the round.
“That was intense to say the least. I struggled in qualifying, but I felt really good in the mains. I earned this podium—it’s a big monkey off my back.”
he admitted
Park Fights to the Podium
Cullin Park rounded out the SX2 podium with a consistent 4-2-3 showing, marking one of his strongest WSX performances.
“We’ve had our work cut out for us; Max is hitting his marks, and we’re playing catch-up. My starts have been better, and we’re going to keep working. We’re just getting started.”
he said
A Night to Remember
With emotional breakthroughs, dominant performances, and fierce battles across both classes, the Australian GP delivered one of the standout nights of the 2025 World Supercross Championship.
For Roczen, it was a fitting finale.
For Craig, a long-overdue triumph.
For Deegan, a coming-of-age moment.
And for Anstie, another step toward world-champion glory.