Simon Laengenfelder was born on March 24, 2004, in Nittenau, Bavaria — the heart of southern Germany. He turned professional in 2021 and immediately showed a level of consistency that set him apart from his peers. Through his seasons in MX2, Laengenfelder's defining characteristic has been an almost mechanical consistency: he does not make mistakes when the championship is on the line, and he has a podium finish record that few riders in the class can match.
His 2025 MX2 World Championship — won in Australia at the season's final round — was the culmination of a multi-year development within the Red Bull KTM system. He edged Kay de Wolf by 9 points in a championship that went to the final round. In 2026, defending the #1 plate, he has been almost perfect: 205 points from four rounds, with a 100% podium record that no other rider in either the MXGP or MX2 class can match.
“I am always looking to improve. The championship is long and I respect every single rider in this class. We take it one race at a time.”
— Simon Laengenfelder · Red Bull KTM Factory RacingThe Most Consistent Rider in the Paddock
Laengenfelder's defining quality is his consistency. Through four rounds in 2026, he has podiumed in all eight individual races — a 100% podium rate. No other rider in the entire World Championship field, across both MXGP and MX2, can match that record. A machine and a rider dialed in and delivering at the highest level from the first gate drop of the season.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing — MX2
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's MX2 program is the most decorated in the class, having produced multiple world champions through the Red Bull KTM development pipeline. Simon Laengenfelder and Sacha Coenen make up the 2026 MX2 lineup, with both riders committed on multi-year contracts. The KTM 250 SX-F factory edition is the class benchmark machine, and Laengenfelder's consistent results confirm that benchmark. Follow the team at ktm.com.
KTM Factory Racing →The Road to MXGP
Laengenfelder is widely expected to graduate to the MXGP class in 2027 or 2028. His progression through the system — EMX, MX2, and eventually MXGP — follows the blueprint that KTM has used to develop riders like Jeffrey Herlings, Jorge Prado, and Lucas Coenen. But first, the 2026 MX2 title defence: 205 points, 24 points clear of second place, and still perfect from the podium. The defence is going exceptionally well.
✦ Simon Laengenfelder — Career Highlights
- 2025 MX2 World Champion (edged Kay de Wolf by 9 pts)
- Born March 24, 2004 — Nittenau, Bavaria, Germany
- 149 pts — MX2 championship leader after R3
- 100% podium record in 2026 (6 races, 6 podiums)
- Red Bull KTM Factory Racing — multi-year contract
- KTM 250 SX-F factory machine
- Teammate: Sacha Coenen (twin of Lucas) in MX2
- Expected to graduate to MXGP class 2027 or 2028