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Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez has ruled out downgrading to a Moto2 ride next season, citing that remaining in the premier MotoGP class is his single ambition. The 2021 Moto2 runner-up has struggled across his two-season period in MotoGP to date, winding up in 22nd and 20th place in the standings in previous campaigns. However, the […]
The 2021 Moto2 runner-up has not found much success so far in his two-season MotoGP tenure, finishing 22nd and 20th in the previous standings. However, this season has seen a significant improvement with Fernandez scoring points in the last five races, currently holding 12th place in the Riders’ Championship. His standout performance was in the Catalan Grand Prix, leading the Sprint and finishing 6th in the main event from 3rd on the grid. Fernandez aims to continue with the Trackhouse Aprilia team in MotoGP beyond 2025, expressing his desire to stay. When asked about a potential return to Moto2, Fernandez stated that it is not a consideration for him at the moment, emphasizing other priorities. Despite his age, Fernandez is inclined to remain in MotoGP, as moving back to Moto2 has historically presented challenges for riders, with few achieving success like Aleix Espargaro, who transitioned back to MotoGP after earning three wins with Aprilia in Moto2 from 2010 to 2012.
