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Moto3 Junior replaces JuniorGP, Talent Cups become Moto4 in new ‘Road to MotoGP’ structure.
The Junior and Talent Cup classes within the ‘Road to MotoGP’ program will undergo rebranding in 2026, as announced by the FIM and Dorna.
This rebranding aims to establish a clearer and more identifiable progression leading to the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP World Championship categories.
The Spanish-based JuniorGP World Championship will be renamed the Moto3 Junior World Championship, while the regional Talent Cups will be unified under the Moto4 banner starting in 2026.
The new structure will comprise the MotoMini World Series at the base, followed by Moto4, and culminating in the Moto2 European Championship, Moto3 Junior World Championship, and Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.
Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, expressed pride in the Road to MotoGP initiative, emphasizing the commitment to global sport expansion from grassroots level.
FIM president Jorge Viegas highlighted that the rebranded program aims to provide equal opportunities for talented riders worldwide, fostering a more diverse pool of future champions across MotoGP categories.
