Jamie Wainwright Obituary, Ashby-de-la-Zouch: British Motocross Rider Dies at 28 After Motorcycle Accident

ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE — The British motocross community is mourning the death of Jamie Wainwright, a 28-year-old rider from Ashby-de-la-Zouch who passed away on August 26, 2026.

Wainwright, whose full name was James Christopher Wainwright, was remembered by his family as a beloved son, brother, fiancé and uncle. A funeral notice confirmed that he was the son of Chris and Karen, brother of Ben and Matt, fiancé of Hannah, and uncle to Summer.

Motocross was a defining part of Wainwright’s life. He competed for several well-known teams and rode both KTM and Kawasaki motorcycles. His career included a spell with Revo Seven Kawasaki, which announced in July that it had parted ways with him after he had represented the team in the MX2 class.

Recent reports have linked his death to a motorcycle accident. However, the detailed circumstances of the crash have not been publicly released by his family or authorities, and the official funeral notice does not state a specific cause of death.

Away from motocross, Wainwright had developed a passion for running and co-established JR Elevate Mind Body Adventure. His family and friends are now remembering him for the relationships he built, his sporting interests and the experiences he shared with those closest to him.

His fiancée, Hannah Murray, with whom he had been together for 13 years, has paid an emotional tribute to him, describing him as her best friend and expressing the devastating impact of his death.

Wainwright’s funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. His burial will be private, while friends and others are invited to gather afterward at Gopsall Hall Farm in Atherstone to share memories and celebrate his life. The family has also requested that mourners wear a touch of cobalt blue in his honour.

The loss of Wainwright at just 28 has left a lasting impact on his family, friends and the motocross community. His legacy will be remembered through his sporting career, personal relationships and the memories he created during his life.