The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is a

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series contested by young, up-and-coming motorcycle riders, who have not had experience in a

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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 premier 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 of ...

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 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). Seventeen ex Rookies have gone on to win a

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as of 2022: So far, ten ex Rookie riders have started a race in the MotoGP class as of 2022 (active riders in bold): *Data correct as of January 2023

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)

Scoring system

Bike Spec

Results

Records

References

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