Chennai’s 18-year-old Geoffrey Emmanuel is all
set to be come the first Indian rider to participate in FIM Wolrd Junior
Grand Prix at at the Circuit de Estoril in Portugal this weekend.
The opening round of this Moto3 feeder series, organised by Dorna Sports,
is scheduled for May 5-7.
Geoffrey, son of Emmanuel Jebaraj, winner of seven National titles, is
representing team Cuna De Campeones that has produced the likes of
2020 World champion Joan Mir besides Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta
among many top-notch riders.
FIM JuniorGP World Championship, comprising seven rounds, is a junior
class race event that runs under FIM Moto3 regulations and acts as a Moto3
World Championship feeder class. It is considered to be among the most
competitive junior championships in the World.
As part of the preparations, Geoffrey, who is sponsored by Fairstreet Sports,
Vidiem, Vamcy Merla and Gusto Racing, shifted to Valencia, Spain, last year,
and participated in the Hawkers European Talent Cup, a one-make
championship by Honda.
“The European Talent Cup was a steep learning curve for me, given the very
competitive environment and racing on new circuits. But overall, it did a lot
of good for my confidence. I now look forward to the World JuniorGP season
which is a big step forward for me as I chase my MotoGP dream,” Geoffrey
said.
Earlier this year, Geoffrey tested in Estoril and Valencia, riding the 2018 KTM
RC 250GP bike, to prepare for the World JuniorGP season.
Meanwhile, Geoffrey’s younger brother, 17-year old Johann Reeves Emmanuel,
is taking part in the FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup that will be run on the
same weekend as the World JuniorGP.
