Jett Lawrence Injury Ends Supercross Bid, Recovery Focus Ahead

Honda HRC Progressive confirmed that Jett Lawrence fractured his right ankle/foot in a training crash on Friday at the Dog Pound facility in Florida. The 22-year-old Australian underwent surgery to repair a fractured talus and navicular, with a recovery period expected to last at least three months. 

This setback ends Lawrence’s bid to reclaim the AMA Supercross title before the season began, though he is expected to return in time to defend his AMA Pro Motocross and SuperMotocross crowns. Already a 10-time professional AMA champion, Lawrence remains focused on a strong comeback. 

“Words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now,” Lawrence said. “The team and I put in so much work during the offseason to improve. I keep reminding myself that we have overcome challenges before, and this is no different. I’ll put the same focus into my recovery that I put into being the best athlete I can be each day. My goal is to get this ankle fully healed up and return as competitive as ever and make the 2026 season as successful as we can.” 

Lawrence joins teammate Jo Shimoda on the sidelines, as Shimoda recovers from a neck injury sustained last month. For the January 10 AMA Supercross opener in Anaheim, California, Honda HRC Progressive will be represented by Hunter Lawrence on the CRF450RWE and Chance Hymas on the CRF250RWE. Hunter has finished second overall in AMA Pro Motocross and SuperMotocross over the past two years and is aiming to be competitive in stadium racing. Hymas, fully recovered from ACL surgery last summer, is motivated to make 2026 his best season yet. 

“This has been a brutal pre-season for us, with first Jo and now Jett getting injured before we even head to Anaheim,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Racing and Advertising at American Honda. “It’s a shame because the atmosphere within the team leading into Supercross has been really strong, and the riders have been very happy with their bikes. We all know Jett would’ve been one of the favorites for the Supercross championship, but as professionals, we also recognize that this is part of racing. The most important thing for Jett is to take the time needed for a complete recovery. In the meantime, the team is 100-percent committed to putting its full support behind Hunter and Chance. Both riders showed last year that they have the speed to contend for wins and even titles, and I think they’re ready to take another step in 2026.”