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23 Niccolò Antonelli

AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA Moto3
Niccolò Antonelli entered the Moto3™ class in 2021 with the Gresini FTR Honda but it was in 2015 when he made a fresh start on the Ongetta-Rivacold Honda that he came into his own by winning in Brno and Motegi . The Italian moved to Red Bull Ajo KTM in 2017 , a switch that never really worked and he then spent three seasons in the SIC58 Squadra Corse . A further win followed at Jerez in 2019 but for 2021 he changes scenery again Reale Avintia Moto3 . He has already scored a podium finish , in a brilliant ride in the Doha GP .

5 Jaume Masia

RED BULL KTM AJO
Masia made an impact on the world stage in 2017 when he was called up to replace the injured Darryn Binder at the Austrian Grand Prix ; showing himself to be a quick learner , he finished ninth on his World Championship debut and was signed immediately for a full-time ride in 2018 . He was crowned Rookie of the Year and he remained with them for 2019 , a year in which he earned a first race win in Argentina . 2020 saw him make the move to Leopard Racing and an impressive campaign was capped with back to back victories in the Aragon double as he finished sixth in the Championship . He must fight for the title in 2021 with Ajo KTM .

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