Despite making a star studded performance at the 2026 Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, where Lucas Coenen helped Team Belgium to victory, despite being in severe pain, it seems that a recent operation will stall his progress as he heads to USA in 2027.

The Belgian underwent surgery on Monday, coinciding with his 20th birthday, following complications sustained during this year’s MXGP World Championship.

“Different birthday spent! Finally found the problem and solved it, time to recover now,” Coenen posted on social media.

Coenen was expected to contest 450SX alongside 450MX in 2027, although rumours have him racing the 250SX East division. Whatever the case, we all wish Lucas a quick recovery and success in USA. He will of course, miss the Paris supercross, set to happen at the end of this month.