Red Bull KTM Factory rider Jeffrey Herlings has signed up for the Hawkstone Park international in 2023. The five time World champion had mentioned to MXlarge this afternoon in an interview with the Dutchman and it was made official tonight.

"We are more than delighted to announce that @jeffrey_herlings84 WILL be racing at the @ashbrook.ltd Hawkstone International in 2023 on the 26th Feb. After a very long injury during 2022 it will be great to have him back at a track he loves and where the fans adore him!!"

Jeffrey Herlings – “I am super excited to come and race again at Hawkstone Park, it is one of my favourite tracks in the world and I am excited to fight for the win again and I can’t wait to meet and see all the British fans after being away from racing for a year and that I am excited to see where we are at after such a long time off.”

Gary Ford – SMC – “After the disappointment of the nasty injury Jeffrey had before the 2022 season had got underway it’s great news that we have got him signed up to race on the 26th February as part of his comeback. I am sure he will be back to his very best in no time and we wish him every success in 2023. Jeffrey enjoys coming to our circuit and it will be great preparation for the forthcoming GP season, which starts two weeks after our race in Argentina. He is always good with the fans and there will be plenty of opportunities for autographs and photos.”