While FIM and Dorna were pulling the plug on MotoE racing, Stark was getting plugged into the World Supercross Championship. The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme officially confirmed the technical regulations that will allow Stark’s VARG MX 1.2 to line up against traditional internal combustion motorcycles in the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX). Led by 2 time World champi Sébastien Tortelli — Stark Race Director — the team will open at Round 1: Malaysian GP (Kuala Lumpur) before continuing to Argentina, Canada, Australia and South Africa.
“Innovation and development have long been a key part of motorcycle sport, as such the FIM has recognised and embraced the addition of electric motorcycles to our various FIM World Championships, which represents an exciting and new chapter across all disciplines,” claims FIM President Jorge Viegas. “We are therefore delighted to welcome Stark Future to the FIM World Supercross Championship, as we know this will add a new and thrilling dynamic to the racing, as electric motorcycles now can race against their combustion engine rivals and show how competitive they are in front of thousands of fans around the world.”
“Racing in the FIM World Supercross Championship is an incredible milestone, not just for Stark Future, but for the sport as a whole,” adds Stark CEO Anton Wass. “From day one, our vision has been to prove that electric can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with combustion at the very highest level, and FIM’s confirmation gives us the green light to do exactly that. With clear regulations in place, we can race with confidence on a fair playing field and showcase the Stark VARG’s performance when the gates drop in Kuala Lumpur. This is more than just participation, it’s about leading an evolution where innovation meets competition, shattering preconceived notions and setting new benchmarks for performance and sustainability in motorsports.”
“This announcement delivers exactly what we set out to achieve – a championship that embraces innovation while guaranteeing fairness,” notes Kurt Nicoll, WSX VP of Race Development. “The FIM has built a framework that lets electric and combustion machinery compete side by side, which is groundbreaking.”
Sébastien Tortelli, Race Director, Stark Future, concludes: “This is more than just a race season; it’s a defining moment for our sport. Entering the FIM World Supercross Championship is a bold move, and exactly the kind of challenge Stark Future was built for. We’ve assembled a world-class roster of riders who share our vision: to push boundaries and challenge the norm, ride with purpose, and prove that we belong at the front of the pack. We’re not here to simply participate; we’re here to lead the charge.”
