MotoJunior Revolution: funding for teams that win with talent from countries with less than 10% representation in MotoGP

The FIM MotoJunior World Championship has a new incentive program for teams racing with riders from countries currently underrepresented in the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

These new financial incentives will be available from 2026 to 2028 for teams that sign contracts with, and achieve success using, riders from countries with an officially recognized population of over 100,000 inhabitants and which, at the start of each season, have less than 10% representation in the MotoGP paddock across MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. Currently, the only nations that meet the opposite criterion—i.e. more than 10% representation—are Spain and Italy.

These incentives are available for teams in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship and the Moto2 European Championship. They are only available in cases where the rider has never previously competed on a full-time basis in the Moto3 or Moto2 World Championship and has turned 18 by January 1 of the year in which they race in MotoJunior.

1. €200,000 for a team whose rider wins the Moto3 Junior World Championship and achieves at least four race victories.

2. €100,000 for a team whose rider finishes second in the Moto3 Junior World Championship and achieves at least three race victories.

3. €50,000 for a team whose rider finishes third in the Moto3 Junior World Championship standings and achieves at least two race victories.

4. €100,000 for a team whose rider wins the Moto2 European Championship and achieves at least four race victories.

In addition, the previous prize money structure within MotoJunior will be eliminated.

Each year proves it: there are many emerging Spanish youngsters and, as a result, many arriving in the World Championship. Italy too, despite a period that’s not exactly flourishing for new prospects, continues to perform well on the international stage. Many other countries, even with new programs designed to bring out young talent, still have a long way to go—but financial incentives certainly help, given that this is not exactly a low-cost sport. With these incentives, the aim is to add another element to the support offered to underrepresented countries and riders in the MotoGP World Championship. The Road to MotoGP program aims to create maximum access and equal opportunities for as many potential riders as possible, regardless of their origin or background.

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