Lucas Coenen has surgery at 20: MXGP and 2027 Supercross
The newsroomUpdated on November 10, 20263 minBelgium's Lucas Coenen (Red Bull KTM) had surgery on 9 November for a sciatic nerve problem. Paris Supercross in doubt, US debut in 2027: the facts.
Key point
Lucas Coenen had surgery on his 20th birthday for a sciatic nerve problem that has troubled him since July; his Paris Supercross appearance and 2027 US programme remain uncertain.
Belgium's Lucas Coenen had surgery on Monday 9 November, his 20th birthday. The Red Bull KTM rider announced it on social media: the physical problem that has been holding him back since the summer has finally been identified and fixed, and he can now focus on recovery. The operation reopens every question about his return to motocross and his entry into American Supercross in 2027.
A compressed sciatic nerve since July
According to La DH, Coenen suffers from sciatic nerve compression in his left leg after a crash at the British Grand Prix in mid-July. GateDrop adds that he collided with Maxime Renaux in the qualifying race at Foxhill and suffered haematomas around his left hip.
The Belgian was leading the MXGP world championship at the time. He missed the last eight rounds and ended up sixth overall.
Back for the Motocross of Nations
Despite the pain, Coenen was able to represent Belgium at the Motocross of Nations in France in early October. Alongside his brother Sacha and Liam Everts, he helped Belgium to victory.
Paris Supercross: probable absence
The Paris Supercross, scheduled for 21 and 22 November at La Défense Arena, looks out of reach. La DH calls his presence unlikely, and MXMag says the rumour of an absence is becoming ever more credible. Sacha Coenen is expected there in the SX Tour 250 class.
The United States in sight
Both brothers will ride KTM in the American Supercross championship in 2027: Sacha in 250, Lucas in 450. According to GateDrop, the opening round of the AMA Supercross Championship takes place in January at Anaheim, putting Lucas in a race against time.
The same source mentions rumours of a drop to 250, which would give him more time: the East series starts on 6 February. Nothing is confirmed. Sacha is due to compete in the SMX Next race on 23 January, according to MXMag.
Key points
- Lucas Coenen had surgery on 9 November, his 20th birthday.
- Cause: sciatic nerve compression after a crash in Britain in July.
- Paris Supercross (21-22 November): probable absence.
- 2027: American Supercross with KTM, in 450 or possibly 250.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Lucas Coenen have surgery?
He has a compressed sciatic nerve in his left leg, the legacy of a crash at the British Grand Prix in mid-July. He says the problem has finally been identified and solved.
Will Lucas Coenen ride the Paris Supercross?
La DH expects he will probably have to give up on the 21 and 22 November event at La Défense Arena. Nothing is official yet.
What will he do in 2027?
He and his brother Sacha are signed by KTM for the American Supercross championship: Lucas in 450, Sacha in 250.
Sources
- La DH — Lucas Coenen spends his 20th birthday on the operating table
- GateDrop — Lucas Coenen undergoes surgery following injury struggles
- MX Vice — Lucas Coenen undergoes surgery and begins recovery
- MXMag — Lucas Coenen has surgery, Sacha prepares for US supercross
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