Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have confirmed that their current rider roster will remain the same for the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship after Glenn Coldenhoff signed a contract to compete alongside Tony Cairoli in MXGP next year and on the KTM 450 SX-F.

The 26-year-old Dutchman has already graced the podium of the premier class this term as the squad holds a hefty 91 point lead with Cairoli in control at the top of the MXGP points table and third teammate, Jeffrey Herlings, lies in fourth place, just 5 points from a KTM 1-2.

Coldenhoff has offered solid feedback on the development of the 450 SX-F (all official KTM riders have earned silverware with the motorcycle in 2017) and his working relationship with the entire team has been an important factor in the general high level and performance of the crew in what is arguably the most competitive field seen in MXGP.

“I’m really happy I have the opportunity to stay with KTM for another year,” said Coldenhoff. “The co-operation within the team is really good and they provide me with the best material, conditions and circumstances to fulfil the job. I will continue to work with the same people so we can keep on building.”