The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is a
motorcycle racing
The motorcycle sport of racing (also called moto racing and motorbike racing) includes motorcycle road racing and off-road racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Other categories include hill climbs, drag racing and ...
series contested by young, up-and-coming motorcycle riders, who have not had experience in a
motorcycle grand prix
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
previously. The class was founded in 2007, and since then a number of the rookies have progressed through to the 125cc/
Moto3
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
championship in MotoGP.
Prior to the 2013 season, a 2-stroke KTM RC 125cc engine was used. The year 2013 saw a change of machinery to the 4-stroke
KTM RC250RBR, following the introduction of the four-stroke Moto3 class.
The Rookies Cup staff include Rider Coaches
August "Gustl" Auinger and Dani Ribalta with Peter Clifford being the Director of Rider Development and Media.
The Spaniard
José Antonio Rueda
José Antonio Rueda Ruiz (born 29 October 2005) is a Spanish motorcycle racer who currently competes for Red Bull KTM Ajo in the Moto3 World Championship. He won the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
The Red ...
was the first racer to win the Cup title and his first World Championship title in the same year (2022).
The Spaniard Ángel Piqueras was the second racer to win the Cup title and his first World Championship title in the same year (2023).
The Spaniard Álvaro Carpe was the third racer to win the Cup title and his first World Championship title in the same year (2024).
Alumni
Twentythree ex Rookies have gone on to win a
world championship
A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game ...
as of 2024:
So far, eleven ex Rookie riders have started a race in the MotoGP class as of 2024 (active riders in bold):
*Data correct as of November 8 2024
Scoring system
Points are awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider has to finish the race to earn points.
* Each rider's lowest score discounted.
(2007-08 Only)
Bike Spec
Results
Records
References
External links
Official Site
{{Red Bull
Motorcycle road racing series