Want to be a MotoGP rider?

MotoGP commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports has entered into a partnership of youth development with energy drink manufacturer Red Bull, to bring new riders from all backgrounds and corners of the globe into the MotoGP World Championships.

The three steps into MotoGP are:

The Selection Process:
The first step for any rider wishing to take part in the series will be to visit the Cup's dedicated website, www.redbullrookiescup.com, where they will be able to fill out the application form, as well as take a look through the objectives and aims of the cup. Application will be possible up from May 30th, 2006 until July 25th, 2006.

Selection will take place at one Run Off Event lasting for four days from 28th - 31st August, 2006, in Valencia (Spain).

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup:
After the Run Off Event has been completed, the selection panel will then take time to choose the 20 participants for the following year's Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Announcements of riders qualified for the Rookies Cup 2007 will happen asap after the last day of the Run Off Event.

Bike: KTM RC 125, a new-built KTM roadracing bike with 125cc, 45 HP, 73 kg, aluminium twin spar frame, WP front and rear suspension and BREMBO brakes.

Red Bull MotoGP Academy:
The Red Bull MotoGP Academy, which is run under the expert guidance of former GP star Alberto Puig, is an initiative from MotoGP commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports to foment and foster young motorcycling talents and to provide them with a platform by which to progress into the MotoGP World Championships.