The fact that James Stewart appeared on a Yamaha continues to dominate conversations in our community. Now, for the first time in months, Stewart has come out and released a statement regarding his current situation. Although I’m sure that you’d love to hear that he’s said that he’ll definitely be on the line at Anaheim 1, it seems there is still a cloud of uncertainty hovering over his future.

“It’s been a struggle with putting things together for next year with so many sponsors pulling out of MX, a deep pool of great riders and lack of rides,” he wrote. “That being said I’ve been working on trying to make things happen, because I’m not ready to retire. I still have wins in my future, so hopefully I’ll be on the gate soon. If that’s in the next six weeks that’ll be great but whenever it is, I’ll be looking [forward] to being with the people I love and that [is] you guys. Real talk outta everything; wins, money, fame and travelling. The one thing that keeps me going is my fans, because otherwise after this year and off-season struggles I would be done!!”

“But I’m not so just wanna thank you for keeping the candle lit,” he continued. “So thank you guys for the love, I definitely see it!!! Also everyone of my sponsors that have and still continue to support me, a big thank you to all of you. It’s not a sponsorship anymore… it’s family.“

Just minutes later on social media, Malcolm Stewart confirmed that his future is also up in the air. “I don’t know what god has planned for me, but I am ready for whatever it is,” Malcolm stated. Our American correspondent, Steve Matthes, had previously confirmed that Mookie will race as a privateer at Anaheim 1 if nothing comes through. It remains to be seen what James will, however, if the worst were to happen.

Stay tuned as this intriguing story continues to develop.

Words: Lewis Phillips | Image: Mike Vizer