Ken Roczen: Still a German citizen despite US naturalization

In recent days, reports have been circulating that Ken Roczen his German citizenship in favor of the US citizenship However, this representation does not comply with current legal regulations – and according to information from MXoN Germany team manager, Marcel Dornhöfer, Roczen still owns the German citizenship.

Change in the law enables dual citizenship

With the entry into force of the Law to modernize citizenship law am June 27, 2024 was the dual citizenship generally permitted in Germany. While previously acquiring a foreign nationality automatically led to the loss of German citizenship, this is no longer the case.

The new citizenship law legalizes Dual nationality and makes a Behavioral genetics This makes it possible for German citizens to easily acquire additional citizenship without losing their German citizenship. This means that Roczen – like many other Germans abroad – US citizenship without having to give up his German passport.

Motocross of Nations: New opportunities for Roczen

US citizenship Roczen could now theoretically play for the Team USA in the Motocross of Nations If he chooses this path, he would have the historic opportunity to become the first driver with two different nations to Team World Championship to win. After his Triumph with Team Germany in 2012 could he achieve this feat with the USA to repeat.

One thing is certain: Roczen now has more options than ever before – and no matter which team he drives for in the future, he will remain a driver with German roots and global influence.