Calgary, Canada
McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium
Tomac Triumphs
Tomac has spent a few days getting used to his new bike but faced incredibly stiff opposition from Ken Roczen, who had a dominate opening round in the Buenos Aires City GP while Jason Anderson and Justin Cooper were also in the SX1 class.
Many had wondered whether Tomac, adapting to a completely different motorcycle platform, could immediately fight for wins and that uncertainty made the race in Vancouver fascinating. Tomac, 33 and switching manufacturers late in his elite career, had the odds stacked against him.
The conditions at BC Place were also unique. The Championship features different track layouts and designs at every venue, while the dirt is also noticeably different. The silt and boulder combination in Vancouver made things even more tricky and unpredictable.
However, Tomac is one of the sport’s best adaptors and was able to read the deteriorating track and found speed where others were hanging on.
From the first gate drop, the orange KTM looked strangely natural beneath Tomac. He captured an early race win after hunting down Anderson midway through the opening moto, then backed it up with another composed performance in the second race despite pressure from Roczen. By the main event, the atmosphere inside BC Place had become electric.
Tomac grabbed the holeshot in the final and immediately forced Roczen and the rest of the field into chase mode. Roczen closed the gap late, but Tomac never cracked under pressure, controlling the race with veteran patience and measured aggression.
After the race, Tomac called it “the perfect start” for himself at KTM. And honestly, it felt bigger than just one GP victory.
Roczen Refuses to Fade
While Tomac earned the headlines, Roczen’s performance in Vancouver deserves equal respect in hindsight. He was fast all night. In some sections, especially through the whoops, Roczen arguably looked quicker than Tomac.
Small mistakes, including costly line choices in the rhythm lanes, prevented him from fully capitalising. The rivalry between Tomac and Roczen suddenly had fresh energy as the Titanic tussle would unfold between two of the sport’s heavyweights.
Anderson’s Quietly Important Night
One of the overlooked aspects of the Canadian GP was how competitive Anderson looked. He pushed hard throughout the evening and while eclipsed by Tomac and Roczen, his riding hinted at the form that would later become crucial during the championship’s closing rounds.
Looking back now, Vancouver underlined his title-winning potential.
Max Anstie Dominates SX2
While SX1 delivered drama, SX2 belonged almost entirely to Max Anstie. The British rider arrived in Vancouver carrying momentum from the opener and simply elevated himself another level in Canada.
He topped qualifying, controlled the rhythm sections with incredible smoothness, and completed a clean sweep of the SX2 races. Anstie’s riding style fit the Vancouver circuit beautifully. Where others attacked the track, he flowed through it.
The Canadian GP became one of the signature rides of his 2025 campaign and helped cement him as the rider everyone else in SX2 was chasing.
More excitement for 2026
This season, World Supercross switches things up by taking the Canadian GP to Calgary. The McMahon Stadium will host the race on 8 August in what promises to be another thrilling instalment.
Expect some of the best riders in the world going bar-to-bar as the season curtain raiser gets off to flying start.
Alberta’s strong off-road racing roots and set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary represents more than a new destination but a stop on the global tour to strengthen the Championship’s affinity with North America and with three consecutive years of World Supercross events in Canada, fans have a race they can call their own.
