TRIUMPH CLINCHES FIRST EVER MX2 GRAND PRIX ONE-TWO WITH TF 250-X
Triumph Factory Racing has made history at the MXGP of France as Guillem Farres dominated proceedings with a perfect 1-1 result aboard his TF 250-X. Teammate Camden McLellan took a superb second overall to clinch Triumph’s first ever one-two Grand Prix finish in only the British manufacturer’s third year of competition in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship.
Aside from a small fall in the qualifying race, Farres was near perfect throughout the weekend in France as competition resumed following a four-week break. From starting third in the opening Grand Prix moto, the Spaniard moved into the lead within a couple of laps and from there, he was simply untouchable as he controlled the race with his speed and style aboard his TF 250-X.
The second race in France was even more exciting. Farres once again started third, and this time he trailed McLellan in second. The 23-year-old passed his teammate on lap two before biding his time behind the race leader. With three laps remaining, Farres made his move for the lead and despite coming under serious pressure from McLellan through the final few corners, he won the race to secure a perfect 1-1 result and overall victory, marking the first Grand Prix win of his career.
McLellan was equally as impressive as Farres in France. In the opening moto he didn’t execute the best of starts and was forced to work hard for his eventual third-place finish. With a potential overall podium result in sight, the South African capitalised on a much-improved start in race two and shadowed Farres for the entire moto. On two occasions, McLellan drew alongside his teammate but was unable to take the lead. Nevertheless, finishing second in the race secured his place on the second step of the podium to capture a historic 1-2 result for Triumph Factory Racing.
Since Triumph’s arrival in the ultra-competitive FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in 2024, the team has progressively made steps with the TF 250-X to be consistently competitive at the front of the field. In the team’s first season, Mikkel Haarup took an incredible podium on Triumph Factory Racing’s debut in Patagonia, Argentina, with McLellan taking a second rostrum finish just a few rounds later in Sardinia.
In 2025 with Haarup moving over to the US having aged out of MX2, McLellan was joined by Guillem Farres. The duo both enjoyed podium finishes, with McLellan taking a first moto win for Triumph and the TF 250-X in Trentino, Italy at round five of the series. Farres would go on to take his first moto win at round 10 in Teutschenthal, Germany.
This season McLellan clinched Triumph’s first Grand Prix overall in Andalucia, Spain at round two of the championship – a memorable moment for the British manufacturer, with celebrations echoing even louder in France this weekend with Farres and McLellan’s historic one-two aboard the TF 250-X. At the conclusion of round six, Triumph has scored seven podiums including two victories and has been on the podium at every race bar one so far this season.
The Triumph Factory Racing team returns to racing this weekend in Teutschenthal for round seven of the series. The MXGP of Germany takes place on May 30-31.
Guillem Farres said: “It was an incredible day for me to finally secure my first overall Grand Prix victory! And with two race wins it makes it even more special. The whole team has worked so hard for this moment, so it feels amazing to achieve it together. I got a decent start in the first moto, then made some quick passes to move into second. After the leader crashed, I took advantage of that and managed to bring home the win. In the second moto, I had another solid start and worked my way into second again. I was trying to make a pass for the lead, but the track was quite difficult for overtaking, so I stayed close and tried to force a mistake. With about five minutes to go, I managed to make the pass and secure another moto win. It’s been an amazing day and I can’t wait for Germany this weekend.”
Camden McLellan added: “It was a decent Sunday here in Lacapelle-Marival. I had two pretty good starts. In the first moto I was a little further back, but I was able to work my way through the pack up to third. In the second moto, I got a much better start and had a really strong opening lap, which put me into second until Guillem passed me. After that, I followed him for most of the race before making a push in the final few laps. We ended up battling for the win right to the finish. Overall, a 3-2 result for second overall is definitely something positive to take from the weekend.”
Vincent Bereni, Triumph Factory Racing Team Manager explained: “We were back racing this weekend after a four-week break, so there was a bit of an unknown coming in. It’s quite unusual to have such a long break during a world championship season, but we approached it in the same way we do during the winter – no racing, just focusing on the areas we needed to improve, working with the riders, and continuing development on the bike. This weekend showed that the work paid off. Both riders did an amazing job and already on Saturday we could see the potential was there. To come away with 1-1 for Guillem and 3-2 for Camden for first and second overall is incredible. We’ve made a little bit of history here, and it’s a great feeling for the whole team. Everyone behind the scenes deserves credit as well, from the office staff to the truck drivers. Everybody has done an amazing job and now we can see the results of all that hard work. We just need to stay focused, keep working hard, and keep the momentum going because we’re right back in championship contention.”
Ian Kimber, Head of Global Racing Programmes, Triumph Motorcycles commented: “What a result for the boys and for everyone involved. I’m super proud to see Guillem go 1-1 and to see the team secure first and second overall is absolutely incredible. Seeing both riders standing on the top steps of the podium really shows the hard work and dedication of the entire team, because without that we wouldn’t be in this strong position. I’m sure this is just the beginning of many more great things to come.”
BIKES IN DEALERSHIPS NOW
The TF 250-X is available now through Triumph’s network Dealerships. Developed in collaboration with off-road racing legends including Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes, the TF 250-X delivers a maximum power of 47.3 PS at 13,750 rpm and a race-proven ultra-light chassis weighing, offering a power-to-weight ratio that surpasses the competition and delivers exceptional agility and balance.
The TF 250-X is equipped with premium brand components, including industry-leading top tier KYB suspension out of the box, Brembo brakes, Pro Taper bars, and D.I.D wheels fitted as standard, along with race-optimised electronics including launch control, traction control, quickshifter, and dual engine maps. Sleek bodywork and Triumph Performance Yellow graphics, give the bike a bold, aggressive look that stands out on the start line.
Building on Triumph’s reputation for excellent quality and reliability, all off-road models have world-class support, backed by a global network of specialist dealers and a 24/7 parts ordering and supply system.
For more information visit the Triumph website.
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