2026 TEAM LAUNCH | OUT OF AFRICA MONSTER ENERGY Yamaha Racing
Out of Africa Monster Energy Yamaha Racing has officially lifted the curtain on its 2026 team, confirming a powerful and expanded rider lineup for the upcoming South African National Motocross Championship. With preparations well underway, the iconic Blue Crew heads into the new season with renewed confidence, fresh talent, and clear goals across both premier classes.
The MX1 squad features a formidable trio in Jayden Proctor, Calum Marriott, and Mark Carty, blending experience with competitive fire as the team targets consistent podium finishes at national level.
In MX2, the lineup grows even stronger with Jayden Proctor, Mark Carty, Garrick Henley, Aiden Henley, and Thor Johnson all confirmed for 2026. The depth of the MX2 roster highlights the team’s long-term commitment to rider development and championship contention.
Speaking during the team launch, riders reflected on a productive off-season marked by recovery, focused training, and renewed motivation. Several team members return from injury layoffs, emphasising health, consistency, and finishing the season strong as key objectives. Others step into new classes and onto new Yamaha machinery, eager to learn, adapt, and make an impact in both regional and national rounds.
The 2026 season also sees a larger overall team structure, something riders welcomed as a positive step forward. With new bikes, new numbers, and a fresh chapter ahead, the atmosphere within the camp is one of excitement and belief.
As the countdown to Round 1 begins, Out of Africa Monster Energy Yamaha Racing enters 2026 unified under one goal: to race hard, stay healthy, and push the Blue Crew to the front of South African motocross.
