Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team Celebrates Strong Return and Best Finish of the Season for Dylan Ferrandis in Detroit

Sunnyvale, Calif., March 28, 2026 — The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team welcomed a highly anticipated return to racing this weekend in Detroit, Michigan, as Dylan Ferrandis made his comeback at Round 11 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship.

After sustaining an injury in Daytona that sidelined him for two rounds in Indianapolis and Birmingham, Ferrandis returned to racing with determination and focus. Despite limited seat time leading into the event, Ferrandis delivered his strongest performance of the season to date, an encouraging result that reflects both his resilience and the relentless efforts of the entire team.

Ferrandis approached the first qualifying session with a measured mindset, easing back into the intensity of race conditions and securing 11th place. He showed immediate improvement in the second session, posting a 52.405 lap time to finish 9th, placing him 10th overall in combined qualifying.

Competing in Heat Race 2, Ferrandis got off the line to an 8th place start before quickly advancing through the field. By lap two, he had moved into 6th position while also recording his fastest lap of the race. He maintained that pace to finish 6th, earning a direct transfer to the Main Event.

In the Main Event, Ferrandis continued to build momentum, finishing 7th overall, his best result of the season. After starting strong in 6th place on the opening lap, he engaged in a competitive battle between 6th and 7th positions throughout the early stages of the race. By lap five, he settled into 7th and maintained consistency to hold that position through to the checkered flag.

“I am happy for the team and all the sponsors, TLD, Red Bull Ducati, and everybody on the team, so that feels good,” said Ferrandis. “I got a good start, but I was lacking a little bit of pace for sure. I can do better than what I did tonight, but I need to get back into that racing mode a little more. Overall, I think it's the best I could have done today with a 7th. I showed that during my time off, I didn't just chill, I was pushing and training. So I'm happy about that and happy for the team.”

This performance represents a significant step forward for both Ferrandis and the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team. With limited preparation time following injury, the result highlights the rider's determination and the team's dedication behind the scenes.

The team now looks ahead with confidence, aiming to build on this momentum as the championship progresses.