Max Anstie

Max Anstie has raced everywhere the sport takes place. The AMA Supercross Championship. The AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The FIM MXGP World Championship. The World Supercross Championship. From Newbury, Berkshire — deep in the English countryside — Anstie has built one of the most international careers in the sport.

His WSX championship — the global supercross title in the SX2 class — is the headline result of a career defined by consistency at the international level. He has raced at circuits on five continents, adapted to different track styles and formats, and delivered results wherever he's lined up. In 2026, he brings that global championship experience to the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250SX West program.

The Global Veteran

At 31 years old in 2026, Anstie is the most experienced rider in the 250SX West class — a veteran presence in a division populated heavily by riders a decade younger than him. That experience is not just context; it's a competitive asset. He reads races differently, manages championships differently, and responds to pressure differently than a 19-year-old rookie. The Star Yamaha program values that depth.

Newbury on the American Stage

British riders have competed in AMA Supercross for decades, but rarely from a factory program position. Anstie's presence on the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team represents the global reach that the SMX World Championship has brought to American racing. Newbury, Berkshire is a long way from Anaheim. #61 makes it look close every Saturday night.