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BORN RACERS

The stars of tomorrow

Are you a fan of fast bikes and thrilling race action? Then you won’t want to miss the new series ‘Born Racers’. The six-part documentary series shows the exciting world of up-and-coming talents in motorbike racing who are seeking to make a name for themselves on the Grand Prix scene via the medium of the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup.

For the past 17 years, the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup has been the perfect launch pad for young racers. Here, 15-year-olds can seize the opportunity of a lifetime – but the road to the top is fraught with mental pressures and physical hardships.

Behind the scenes

Born Racers’ takes you behind the scenes and shows the life trials that these talented youngsters go through. You get an insight into the enormous pressure, the doubts and the rivalries, but also the friendships that are forged on the path to success.

Pedro Acosta, MotoGP™ Rookie of the 2024 season, remembers his time in the Rookies Cup well: “It was a great time where I made great friends and had a lot of fun, but I also suffered a lot.” The Rookies Cup is a championship that has attracted worldwide attention and produced many successful riders.

Track record of former Red Bull Rookies:

  • 205 Grand Prix victories
  • 619 podium finishes
  • 9 world championship titles
  • 115 Rookies who went on to make at least one GP start
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Success stories and big names

There are currently 29 former Red Bull Rookies competing in the major world championships, including nine in MotoGP™. The series has already produced more than 200 victories and nine world champions in Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP™.
Brad Binder
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider is one of the three top riders produced by the Red Bull Rookies Cup: he shares the distinction of having posted 17 victories with Miguel Oliveira and Johann Zarco.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider ahead of the AustrianGP Sign at the Red Bull Ring
Johann Zarco
Johann became the first ever Red Bull Rookies Cup champion in 2007. His tally of 17 victories and two Moto2 world championship titles makes him one of the most successful French motorbike racers of all time.
Pedro Acosta
The Spaniard competed in the Red Bull Rookies Cup in 2020. In 2023, he won the Moto2 title and immediately graduated to MotoGP. This year, he is riding in the premier class for the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 Team.
Miguel Oliveira
The Portuguese rider has been runner-up in both the Moto3 (2015) and Moto2 (2018) classes. He has stood on the top rung of the podium a total of 17 times in his career

When and where you can watch Born Racers

The series is due to be broadcast on various TV channels in the EU, United Kingdom and the USA:

  • Austria, Germany: ServusTV ON starting on 1st August, Red Bull TV on 10th August
  • Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein: Canal+ starting on 1st July
  • Spain: DAZN starting on 4th August
  • UK: TNT Sports starting on 27th June; Discovery+ starting on 18th July
  • France: Canal+ starting on 9th June
  • USA: TruTV starting on 28th June; Max starting on 18th July
  • Czech Republic, Slovakia: Canal+ starting on 1st August
  • Belgium, Netherlands: Canal+ starting on 1st August
  • UK: DMAX Q4 starting in 2024

Get ready for a journey into the world of future MotoGP™ stars with ‘Born Racers’!

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