Spanish motorcycle racer Beñat Fernández is set to transition from virtual esports competition to the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and the Moto3 paddock, bringing Efrén Vázquez on board as his core mentor following a title-winning campaign in Austria.
From Simulator Success to Track Victories
The young rider from Andoain, Spain, has officially turned a longtime hobby into a professional racing trajectory. According to reports detailing his recent championship milestone in Austria, Fernández credits his early simulator hours on home consoles with sharpening his racing lines before he ever swung a leg over a competitive Moto3 machine.
The Mentorship of Efrén Vázquez
Guiding Fernández through the steep learning curve of international motorcycle racing is former Grand Prix winner Efrén Vázquez, who acts as his right-hand man and primary technical counselor. Vázquez brings years of world championship experience to the garage, overseeing setup choices, data analysis, and mental preparation as Fernández prepares for rigorous competition against Europe’s top rising talent.
Austria Triumph and Next Steps
The Austrian title run served as a crucial springboard for the Basque rider’s career development. Team management and coaching staff are now charting his progression toward full-scale European and global competition grids. The primary focus remains on data acquisition during winter testing sessions and adapting his simulator-trained instincts to real-world tire wear and changing track temperatures.
What Comes Next
Fernández will return to the asphalt for preseason testing ahead of the upcoming championship rounds. Official series organizers are expected to release the definitive 2024 race calendar and entry lists in the coming weeks.
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