Cas Valk and TM Moto Part Ways: Early End to a Promising MX2 Partnership
Hey race fans, itās Paige Turner coming at you from BlueMoto.
Today we have news that Cas Valk and TM Moto have officially parted ways by mutual agreement after just a handful of rounds in the 2026 MX2 World Championship. The two-year project that started with high hopes has come to an early end.
According to TM Moto, the partnership began positively. Valk delivered a strong podium during the pre-season Internazionali dāItalia MX series. The 21-year-old Dutch rider brought real speed and promise to the CRD Motorsport team on the TM 250 FI MX. However, once the main championship races got underway, differences of opinion grew between the rider and the team. Both sides have now decided it is best to separate at this point.
Cas Valk has shown consistent talent over the years. After finishing 12th overall in the 2025 MX2 championship with Van Venrooy KTM Racing, with whom he parted ways at the conclusion of that season, he moved to TM with high expectations. In the early 2026 rounds, he achieved solid results, finishing between 10th and 16th place and holding a position inside the top 12 in the championship standings after races in Switzerland, Sardegna, and Trentino.
This situation mirrors his previous move at the end of 2025. In the highly competitive MX2 class, aligning perfectly between rider, machine, setup, and team support can be challenging, even when early signs are encouraging.
At 21 years old, Cas Valk still has plenty of talent and determination ahead of him. Many in the paddock believe the right opportunity will allow him to continue progressing and fighting for stronger results. Meanwhile, TM Moto and CRD Motorsport are now looking at their options to keep competing in the MX2 category.
This sport moves quickly, and partnerships sometimes need to evolve sooner than planned. We wish both Cas Valk and the TM team the best as they move forward with their respective paths this season.
Iāll be keeping a close eye on where Cas lands next and how TM plans to continue. The gates keep dropping and the season is still young ā thereās plenty more racing to come.
You heard it here first, straight from the heart of the paddock.
Paige Turner