Paturel Signs With HEP Suzuki

Press Release | May 19, 2025

MXGP veteran Benoit Paturel has signed with the HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki team to compete in the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in the 450MX class.

Benoit Paturel
MXGP veteran Benoit Paturel (right) joins the HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki Team for the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

“So happy to sign with HEP Motorsports for the outdoor season,” Paturel said via social media. “Can’t describe this feeling; I can’t wait to start next weekend.”

The 30-year-old French native has been competing in the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2015 and moved up to the MXGP (450cc) division back in 2018.

Paturel will join Colt Nichols on the HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki team. Kyle Chisholm, who wrapped up his final event as a full-time racer with Twisted Tea Suzuki at the SX final, is not slated to race the full Pro MX Championship.

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