Bickers Powersports, the exclusive UK importer and distributor of CST Tyres, has confirmed that CST will continue its successful partnership with the CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team throughout the 2026 FIA/FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
The announcement comes on the back of an exceptional 2025 season, which saw the team dominate the W2RC Quad category by securing first and second place in the championship standings. French rider Gaëtan Martinez clinched the World Championship title with 70 points, edging out Lithuanian teammate Antanas Kanopkinas, who finished on 65 points following a thrilling final round in Portugal.
The CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team's partnership with CST has delivered impressive results since 2020. The team has achieved 16 podium finishes from their last 18 races and accumulated over 100,000 racing kilometres. Remarkably, they have recorded zero DNFs (Did Not Finish) due to technical failures over the past two years—a testament to the reliability and performance of both the CFMOTO machines and CST Stag tyres.
The 2026 W2RC season will see the team compete across four continents in some of the world's most challenging rally-raid events:
The FIA/FIM World Rally-Raid Championship is widely regarded as one of the most demanding environments in global motorsport. From scorching desert terrain to rocky mountain passes, the championship provides the ultimate proving ground for CST Stag tyres, demonstrating their durability and performance under the most extreme conditions.
The continued partnership reinforces CST's commitment to top-level motorsport competition and highlights the brand's confidence in its products' ability to perform at the highest level of off-road racing.
Tagged with: CST tyres, CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team, W2RC 2026 calendar, rally-raid tyres, quad racing, Bickers Powersports, CST Stag tyre, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Rallye du Maroc, Desafío Ruta 40
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