RedBull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2026 - The road to MotoGP

[budman]

First race of the year is in Jerez.

I like watching these as you see the next Gen blossom into Moto3 and beyond.
We have one American in the series this year. Kristian Daniel JR.

Guys like Joe Roberts, Jake Gagne and Cam Beaubier have followed this path to motorcycle racing success.

We just need to get one to the MotoGP level so the best path for that is straight to Moto3. Edit: Roberts followed RBRC by kickin ass here and then back to Moto2. It has not proven to be his MotoGP ride but I have to believe (HOPE!) we will get an American back to that level one day.

I will post the races in this thread.

 

[budman]

The American lad did well. Coming from the back of the field to a top 10.

 

[Ridley]

I did not know that Robert’s raced Moto3…how did he do?

 

[budman]

My bad.. he raced a moto3 bike in RBRC. He left to race in the USA after 3 years of the Rookie Cup. He immediately found success here. Joe Wiki

 

[Jaxter]

Met Kristian and his father at Red Bull Ring...really mature and likable young man.

 

[budman]

That is cool. Nice to see him stick and he will complete the 3 years. Really hope that lands him an opportunity to go to Moto3.

Look forward to seeing more of the fast kids in '26.

 

[budman]

Here is round two. Also in Jerez.
Factoid. First ever RBRC race winner was Joanne Zarco.