Ferrandis Fights Through Changing Conditions for Top-10 Finish in Cleveland

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 18, 2026 — The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team took on a unique and demanding track for round 14 of AMA Supercross Series this weekend as the series returned to Cleveland for the first time in 30 years. With a brand new venue, slippery dirt conditions, and the high-pressure Triple Crown format, the event presented a fresh challenge for both the rider and team.

Leading into the weekend, heavy rain was forecast, adding another layer of uncertainty. While conditions ultimately proved less severe than anticipated, the track evolved significantly throughout the day, starting dry and slippery in qualifying before becoming increasingly technical and inconsistent during the main events.

Dylan Ferrandis showed steady determination across all three motos. After qualifying 14th in both sessions, Ferrandis delivered consistent results in the night program, finishing 8th in each of the three motos to secure 9th overall.

In Moto 1, Ferrandis crossed the holeshot line in 7th and settled into 8th early. He pushed forward to reclaim 7th on lap 4 and held the position for several laps before a slight drop in pace saw him finish 8th.

Rain moved in between Moto 1 and Moto 2, further complicating track conditions. Ferrandis started Moto 2 in 12th but quickly advanced to 9th on the opening lap. A strong mid-race charge saw him move into 8th by lap 7, where he maintained consistent lap times to the finish.

Moto 3 marked his strongest start of the night, launching off the gate into 5th place. He ran in 6th for much of the race, but as the track deteriorated in the closing laps, he was shuffled back to 8th, where he ultimately finished.

“It was a difficult day here in Cleveland,” said Ferrandis. “The track was really dry in qualifying, and very slippery grabby in the mains. My first moto was okay, it ended up not being a big mudder in Moto 2 and 3 but it added some challenges. It was a very frustrating day for me. We had some issues with the bike set up in these conditions, so there are some things we need to figure it out so we will regroup and do better next weekend.”

The team now shifts focus to the next round, aiming to build on the consistency shown in Cleveland while refining performance in changing track conditions.