JAKARTA - Indonesian young racer, Veda Ega Pratama, is aiming for the Rookie of the Year title in his debut in the Moto3 class in the 2026 competition season.
The 17-year-old rider has performed amazingly throughout this season in the 2025 Red Bull Rookies Cup. He became runner-up in the event, earning him a ticket to Moto3.
"If the target, bismillah, can be Rookie of the Year, but I also learn because it's a new team, new mechanics, everything is new," said Veda as quoted by Antara.
For preparation for the event, Veda also focused on several physical exercises and adaptation considering the competition in the class is more intense.
Veda said that physical and mental readiness must be stronger than the previous class. He continued that the exercise would be accompanied by training on the motorcycle.
"Skill must be the priority and the motorcycle is designed specifically for racing, not sold freely, so it's smart to set the motorcycle as well," he said.
In the Moto3 class, Veda is sure to see competition with a number of riders who have previously competed together in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, one of which is Brian Uriarte who won the competition.
Uriarte has the advantage of experience appearing in Moto3 through a wildcard opportunity. In addition, there is also the name of Hakim Danish who previously also had experience appearing in Moto3.
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