Jamberoo motorcycle racer, Jacob Roulstone, will again be competing in two championships in 2023 as he edges closer to his goal of being a Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) world champion.

The new year will see the 17 year old rider take on the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, both for the second time. 

“Being accepted into the Rookies Cup again feels great as I know they believe I can achieve more in a second year and the coaches and staff have trust in my abilities and potential,” Jacob says.

The Rookies Cup, which is known for releasing new stars into the world of Grand Prix racing, will start in Portugal in April and will end in Spain, where Jacob currently lives with his mum.

“You just have to look at the Rookies Cup past participants to see how many incredible riders have come out of this program,” he says.

“Another year is a fantastic chance for me to fight for the championship win and to have my career prospects and goals highlighted.” 

The 2022 season saw Jacob change his riding style when he switched to a bigger bike and sharpened his skills in what is known as the world’s toughest junior motorcycling championships.

He ended the season on a high finishing in the top 10 of the JuniorGP race at Valencia which was “no mean feat when racing against the top junior riders on the planet”, according to Jacob.

For the JuniorGP championships, Jacob believes this year he is with the right crew and environment to achieve his smaller goal of winning the Junior World Championship, which will secure a path to the World Championship.

“I am satisfied with my 2022 campaign and have set my expectations even higher for 2023 to continue the momentum. I want consistent top 5 finishes in both championships, with some podiums to be in the mix to win both titles,” he says.

To gear up for what will be a jam-packed year, Jacob will embark on an intense winter training program in January.