Raúl Fernández’s journey to the MotoGP elite has been marked by relentless progression, tactical resilience, and an ultimate breakthrough that has redefined both his own career and the ambitions of Trackhouse . The Madrid-born rider, who first tasted competition at age 11, has transformed from a promising junior into a headline-grabbing front-runner, culminating in a landmark victory at Phillip Island and a string of sprint triumphs that have catapulted him into the spotlight of the premier class.
Emerging from a family rooted in motorcycle passion, Fernández’s early career was forged in Spain’s competitive youth series, including the Cuna de Campeones and PreMoto3, before making his mark in the FIM CEV Repsol and the Red Bull Rookies Cup. By 2015, he was already showcasing a rare blend of speed and consistency, collecting podiums and finishing seventh in the Rookies Cup. The following year, his performance exploded with two victories and six podiums, earning third overall and his first JuniorGP win in Valencia, where he also stunned as a Grand Prix wildcard with an 11th-place finish for MH6 Team.
However, Fernández’s rise was not without turbulence. A challenging 2017 saw mixed results in the FIM CEV Repsol and unremarkable Moto3 wildcards, but 2018 brought a stunning resurgence-three wins, six podiums, and the Junior Moto3 title. Frequent appearances as a wildcard and replacement further built his experience, highlighted by two top-ten finishes in four outings.
A full-time move to Moto3 in 2019 with the Angel Nieto Team saw Fernández steadily grow into a regular top-ten contender. The real turning point arrived in 2020: Fernández became a qualifying specialist, claimed his first podium at Aragón, and secured victories at the European GP, Valencia, and Portimão, finishing fourth in the standings behind Ai Ogura, Tony Arbolino, and Albert Arenas.
Promoted to Moto2 with Red Bull KTM Ajo in 2021, Fernández delivered a rookie season for the ages: eight wins, seven poles, and twelve podiums, shattering Marc Márquez’s rookie victory record. His titanic title battle with teammate Remy Gardner was only derailed by a late crash at Misano, leaving Fernández a mere four points from the crown-yet his Moto2 tenure remains one of the most electrifying in recent memory.
The leap to in 2022 with Tech3 KTM Factory Racing proved a baptism of fire. Battling with an unforgiving RC16, Fernández scored points in just six races, learning the brutal realities of the top tier amid an uncompetitive package. In 2023, a switch to RNF Aprilia brought gradual improvement, capped by a morale-boosting fifth at Valencia, setting the stage for his move to Trackhouse in 2024.
With Trackhouse Aprilia, Fernández began 2024 with steady progress, finishing 16th in the and regularly scoring points. His flash of brilliance came during the Catalan sprint, where he briefly led, underscoring his enduring aggression and speed. But it was the 2025 season that ignited his star: as the sole returning Aprilia rider, Fernández seized his-and Trackhouse’s-first victory at Phillip Island, rewriting the team’s history and elevating his own status.
Now firmly established among ‘s leading contenders, Fernández has yet to triumph in a Sunday Grand Prix this season but has already clinched two Sprint victories in Italy and the Netherlands, alongside a haul of podiums. With his place secured at Trackhouse and maturity reached, Fernández stands poised not only for more headline moments, but as a cornerstone of the American squad’s ambitions looking ahead to 2027.