- Posted fastest timings in the qualifiers.
- Will represent India at the MotoGP Rookies Cup Qualifiers next month.
Jerome Vanlalrengpuia from Mizoram has claimed victory at the 2018 Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. He will now represent India at the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Qualifiers in Spain, next month.
The final round of the Road to Rookies Cup was held from 1 to 2 September at the Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore. Jerome won Race 1, finishing with 32 points. He tied up with PC Andy Lalhmangaihsanga who won Race 2, also finishing with 32 points. However, based on fastest qualifying timings over the 2 rounds, Jerome was announced the champion. Zothanmawia who had won both races of Round 1 was unable to participate in the final round after facing an injury during practice.
Biking enthusiasts between 12 and 16 years of age are selected from various countries at the Road to Rookies Cup to participate in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. 2018 marked the third edition of the competition in India. The Rookies Cup had received 300 entries of which 22 riders were selected for the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and 8 for the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup. Various winners in the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships have earlier emerged from the Road to Rookies Cup.
