November 7, 2025 – Portimão, Portugal. The American Racing Team heads into the 2026 season with an updated rider line-up, welcoming Filip Salač to the team alongside Joe Roberts.

Salač joins the team with a strong record in Moto2 and a reputation for hard work and great motivation. His experience and approach to racing fit perfectly with the team’s mindset as American Racing continues to build on its progress and push for the team’s continuous evolution and long-term vision to remain consistently competitive at the highest level of the sport.

Eitan Butbul, Team Principal: “Every new season is an opportunity to grow, to challenge ourselves, and to take another step forward as a team. Our focus is simple: keep improving, stay hungry, and compete with passion. Change brings opportunity, and we’re fired up for what’s ahead. We’re excited to welcome Filip to the team and look forward to achieving great things together in 2026.”

Filip Salač, Rider: “I want to say thanks to Eitan for this opportunity, it means a lot to me, especially after a season that wasn’t my best. I can’t wait to start with the Team and to be back on the Kalex. I truly believe this will be a year to remember, not only for me but also for the Team. I know we’ll achieve great things together.”