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Some big question marks hang over Moto3™ in 2026. A class that often provides the tightest racing of the weekend, there will likely be little to choose between the leading names.
Those tipped for glory in 2026 already showed great promise in 2025. With last year’ s champion Jose Antonio Rueda and runner up Angel Piqueras moving up to Moto2™, a host of names have been vying for supremacy this year.
Last year’ s stand out rookie Maximo Quiles( CFMoto Aspar Team) entered the year as the preseason favourite and classy wins in Brazil, Spain, France, Barcelona, Hungary and Assen did little to take away from that thought. Even if he missed the British GP due to a broken collarbone, Marc Marquez’ s protegee returned with three straight wins to cement his place at the top of the championship.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’ s Alvaro Carpe is also proving to be a major player in his second season in the class. As is rookie team-mate Brian Uriarte, whose wins at Mugello and the Sachsenring propelled him to the fight for the top three.
Challenges are also likely to come from Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP runner David Almansa after recovering from injury issues. All eyes are on Joel Kelso( Gryd – Mlav Racing) after switching from KTM machinery to Honda. And watch out for Valentin Perrone( Red Bull KTM Tech3), who scored two podiums in the opening 15 rounds.
THE CLASS OFTEN PROVIDES THE TIGHTEST RACING OF THE WEEKEND.
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