Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup


The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is a motorcycle racing series contested by young, up-and-coming motorcycle riders, who have not had experience in a motorcycle grand grix previously. The class was founded in 2007, and since then a number of the rookies have progressed through to the 125cc/Moto3 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.
Five ex Rookies have gone on to win a world championship: Johann Zarco is the first after clinching the 2015 Moto2 title in Japan, a feat that he would repeat in 2016. The same year, Danny Kent also won the 2015 Moto3 title. Brad Binder and Joan Mir would follow Kent's feat by winning the 2016 and 2017 Moto3 titles respectively. Jorge Martín become the winner of the 2018 Moto3 season.
So far, only two ex Rookie have started a race in the MotoGP class as of 2020: Johann Zarco and Joan Mir. Brad Binder is set to join their ranks at the commencement of the 2020 season.

Scoring system

Points are awarded to the top fifteen finishers. Rider has to finish the race to earn points.
Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th
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Champions