Camden McLellan Claims Historic First MX2 GP Win for Triumph and Takes Championship Lead

Breakthrough victory in Spain sees McLellan secure the red plate as Triumph Factory Racing celebrates its maiden MX2 Grand Prix win in just its second full season.

Triumph Factory Racing has broken new ground in Spain, with Camden McLellan delivering a landmark MX2 overall victory and taking control of the world championship after just two rounds.

The South African put together a composed and calculated performance at the new Almonte circuit, turning early speed into a breakthrough result for both himself and the British manufacturer. It marks Triumph’s first-ever Grand Prix win in the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship — a major milestone just two years into its modern off-road programme.

McLellan showed his intent early, qualifying second despite having no prior experience at the Spanish venue. Come race day, he backed it up in style.

The opening moto delivered one of the standout battles of the season so far, with McLellan charging through the pack to latch onto teammate Guillem Farrés. The pair broke clear of the field and went bar-to-bar in a high-speed sand duel for the lead. Despite relentless pressure, McLellan had to settle for second behind the home favourite.

But the response in race two was clinical.

A stronger start put McLellan straight into contention, and after biding his time behind the early leaders, he made his move midway through the moto. With six laps to go, he hit the front — and from there, never looked back. The race win secured him the overall victory and, with it, the red plate as the new MX2 championship leader.

It’s a rapid rise for the 21-year-old, who now sits at the top of the standings with teammate Farrés holding third, underlining Triumph’s growing presence at the front of the field.

For Farrés, it was a weekend of both highs and frustration on home soil.

The Spaniard thrilled the local crowd in moto one, taking control of the race and leading almost every lap to secure a popular win. However, a technical issue in the second outing ended his chances of a potential double podium, leaving him ninth overall despite showing race-winning pace.

Elsewhere, Dirt Store Triumph Racing’s Ben Watson delivered the brand’s best MXGP-class result so far, finishing eighth in the opening moto before recovering from a fall in race two to salvage 13th overall.

The bigger picture, though, belongs to McLellan and Triumph.

From a debut podium in 2024 to a maiden Grand Prix victory in 2026, the trajectory is clear — and it’s steep. Leading the MX2 World Championship this early in the season is a statement few would have predicted, but on current form, it’s fully deserved.

With momentum building and confidence high, Triumph heads to Switzerland for round three with the red plate — and a target firmly on its back.