MIPS REAFFIRMS ROLE AS OFFICIAL GLOBAL SAFETY PARTNER OF THE MXGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

RIOLA SARDO (Sardegna, Italy) 10th April 2026 – As motocross continues to evolve into one of the most demanding disciplines in two-wheel sport, rider safety remains in focus. Mips, a world-leader in helmet-based safety technology, is set to continue as the Official Safety Partner of the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), underlining the company’s long-term commitment to advancing helmet safety in off-road racing and riding.

“Mips’ continued commitment as the Official Safety Partner of MXGP is fully aligned with our mission to be leading the world towards safer helmets.”, comments Max Strandwitz, CEO of Mips. “The partnership supports our efforts to continue raising awareness on helmet safety and rotational motion, by engaging with riders, teams and fans around the world. We’ve seen some great steps forward in safety over the last years, but we also believe that we’re not at the finish line. Safety should never stop advancing.”

The Mips^® safety system is widely trusted within the MXGP and MX2 paddocks and is integrated into helmets worn by riders of every level, from the sport’s elite to the aspiring next generation of the MXGP Academy and at grass roots. Mips commitment to motocross also includes being a longstanding team sponsor of Honda HRC PETRONAS.

In 2026, the MXGP calendar visits some of the most challenging and iconic tracks in motocross, where speed, terrain and impact forces place extreme demands on rider protection. Throughout the championship, the distinctive yellow Mips logo is visible trackside, serving as a symbol of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of rotational motion and the company's role in helmet safety.

David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing, comments: “Safety is a fundamental pillar of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Mips’ continued role as Official Safety Partner reflects a shared commitment to protecting riders and promoting greater awareness of helmet safety in our sport. Their expertise and long-term involvement play an important role in supporting safer racing environments across the MXGP series.”

Through its ongoing collaboration with MXGP, Mips continues its mission at the forefront of World Championship motocross, contributing to the wider conversation around athlete and rider safety in high-impact motorsport.

To learn more about Mips and its helmet safety technology, visit mipsprotection.com

Mips Group is a global safety company, based in science, operating with an ingredient brand business model that includes the brands Koroyd and Mips. The Group develops innovative safety solutions that are integrated into helmets and other protective products by renowned brands worldwide. Koroyd is a pioneer in advanced impact protection technology based on aerospace safety research, while Mips is a leader in helmet-based safety backed by over 30 years of research and development in collaboration with the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet. Koroyd SARL is seated in Monaco, Mips AB is headquartered in Stockholm and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit www.koroyd.com and www.mipscorp.com.

*Photos Credit: Bavo Swijgers

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