Whilst those names will be sure to feature at the front, there are also plenty of fast rookies, returnees and riders looking to make a step to keep an eye on. Dominant at Estoril in the European Talent Cup last year, Joel Esteban (Aspar Junior Team) graduates to the JuniorGP™ category in 2023, whilst after a first full year in the class last year, Adrian Cruces (STV Laglisse Racing) goes in search of more podiums. His teammate, Alvaro Carpe, is also back for a second year, as is Eddie O’Shea (British Talent Team), although the Brit is recovering from surgery. There are 14 different nationalities on the grid this year, from South American and Uruguay with Facundo Llambias (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) to Oceania via New Zealander Cormac Buchanan (AGR Team), so there’ll be plenty for fans to cheer on all over the world right from the start of the season.
