MotoGP
Born Racers – a series on the young talents of MotoGP™
Six-part documentary series Born Racers follows motorcycling's young talents as they try to prove their worth in Grand Prix racing, contesting the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup feeder series.
Born Racers - Rico Salmela
© Red Bull
Running for 17 years already, the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup has established itself as the benchmark route to access the prestigious MotoGP™ World Championships. Any rider from as young as 15 has the chance of their lifetime - but it comes at a price.
26 young riders. One dream. Many sacrifices on the way to MotoGP™ glory
From hardships and motivations, the Born Racers highlights the young riders at the start of the competition. Born Racers captures the real-life trials that racing hopefuls must go through: family sacrifices, pressure, doubts, friendships and rivalries.
Pedro Acosta - Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas
© Red Bull Content Pool
Remembering his time in the feeder series, the 2024 MotoGP™ season standout newcomer Pedro Acosta said, “It was a very fun time in which I made great friends and I had a lot of fun but I also suffered a lot at the same time. There are few opportunities as good as competing in the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup. It's a championship that has a lot of visibility and that most of the teams in the world are looking at. Good riders come out of it and they will be even better if they manage their careers well.”
There are currently 29 former Rookies in the premier World Championships, including 9 in MotoGP™. Ex Rookies have already produced over 200 GP race wins, 9 riders that started in the Rookies Cup are World Championship winners across Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP™ – including Pedro Acosta, Jorge Martín, Joan Mir and Brad Binder.
“I remember I was in a critical moment because resources were running out at home so the pressure was very high,” commented the 2020 Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup champion Pedro Acosta. “Also, I think it's a stage that all young riders should experience as it makes you appreciate what you have, where you are and where you can go.”
I was in a critical moment because resources were running out at home, so the pressure was very high
The accessibility and low barrier of entry to the series as well as the historical success rate makes the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup the most successful racing academy in the world.
How to watch Born Racers?
The Born Racers series will premiere across Europe, the UK and the USA on the following viewing platforms:
Channel
Country
Release Date
France
09.05.24
TNT Sports
UK
27.06.24
UK
27.06.24
TruTV
US
28.06.24
Max
US
July 2024
Canal+
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
01.07.24
Canal+
Czech Republic, Slovakia
01.08.24
Canal+
Belgium, Netherlands
08.08.24
ServusTV On
Austria, Germany
10.08.24
Red Bull TV
Germany
10.08.24
DMAX
UK
Q4, 2024
