In 2017, Johann Zarco (Esponsorama Racing) was the first Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup rider to make the leap to MotoGP ™. The second Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup rider to join the elite of the premier class was Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), who finished 2nd behind Jorge Martín (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in 2014. Meet the South African rider, Moto2™ World Championship runner up and 2020 MotoGP™ rookie with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The same could be said of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), another rider who forged his reputation in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. MotoGP ™ World Championship has the privilege of currently having four riders who have taken the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup to the highest level.

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