The 2026 season marks a historic turning point for the Maddii Racing team, one of the most prestigious and long-standing organizations in international motocross. The team, led by Marco and Corrado Maddii, officially announces its return to the track with Honda, beginning a new and exciting collaboration directly supported by Honda. A choice that reaffirms the team’s identity and strong bond with the Golden Wing manufacturer, with whom they previously wrote important chapters in off-road racing history.
For the upcoming season, Honda Maddii Racing will field the upgraded Honda CRF250R motorcycles, known for their advanced technology, reliability, and ability to adapt to the most demanding tracks of the Motocross World Championship. Their commitment will focus on two highly prestigious series:
• MX2 World Championship
• EMX250 European Championship
The declared goal is to build a solid, competitive project capable of developing young international talents, while maintaining the Maddii style: maximum focus on rider development, constant technical progress, and a professional approach that over the years has led to numerous European titles and world-class results.
The 2026 program includes intensive testing, development work, and athletic preparation, along with a series of presentation events leading to the official unveiling of the new Honda Maddii Racing liveries. The aim is to enter the season opener fully prepared, with both a technical package and a team of the highest level.
With the renewed collaboration with Honda, a refreshed team, and a solid sporting project, Honda Maddii Racing is ready to be one of the leading contenders in the MX2 World Championship and EMX250 European Championship.
Corrado Maddii:
“We are very happy to return to racing with Honda, with whom we achieved great results in the past. It’s a new beginning with young and talented riders who will surely prove themselves worthy of this new adventure. I must thank Giacomo Gariboldi, Honda Motor Europe, and Fabiano from ABF Italia, who made it possible to assemble this structure. Thanks to our experience, we will do everything we can to provide our riders with the best material to compete at the top.”
Giacomo Gariboldi:
“This new collaboration with Team Maddii opens a new chapter for Honda, which wants to focus its efforts on discovering the best young talents who one day, if deserving, might move up to Team HRC. Over many seasons, the Maddii team has shown they know how to work and develop young riders better than anyone else, so we can’t wait to see these new ‘young horses’ grow under Maddii’s care and on our CRF250R!”
Fabiano Berta:
“I’m very happy to have brought together Giacomo Gariboldi, Honda Motor Europe, and Marco Maddii for this extremely important world-level partnership, since they’ll be competing in both the World and European Championships. It’s an honor because I will remain a supporter, as the main sponsor of this structure, which is undoubtedly one of the most important nationally and internationally. I’m glad to see my brand placed so high in this sport, which I’m very passionate about and truly love. I will also be happy to join them in the Italian Championship—actually, first in the Internazionali d’Italia, then the Italian Championship, and why not, even at some World Championship rounds where I’ll be there to support the team. For me, this is also a continuation of a journey started last year with a smaller sponsorship with Maddii, which is now consolidated thanks to this opportunity. It will surely help my company grow not only nationally but also internationally.”
