About Me

"My journey didn't start on a podium; it started in the dirt and asphalt of Murcia. Born on August 28, 2012, I was introduced to the world of motorsport at just four years old. While other kids were learning to ride bicycles, I was already mastering the throttle control of a mini-bike at the renowned Pakosta Rider Factory. Those early years taught me that speed isn't given—it’s earned through endless laps and total dedication."

"Talent gets you on the grid, but character gets you to the finish line. My racing philosophy is built on three pillars: Commitment, Discipline, and Resilience. Whether it is physical training, analyzing telemetry data, or recovering from a setback, I give 100%. My goal is not just to reach MotoGP, but to arrive there as a complete athlete, ready to win."

Rafael Budginaite Portrait
Date of Birth August 28, 2012
Hometown Murcia, Spain
Current Class ESBK Talent Cup
Main Target Red Bull Rookies 2027

RESULTS

FRI
P1
FREE PRACTICE 1 FASTEST OVERALL LAP TIME
SAT
P3
QUALIFYING SESSIONS FRONT ROW START SECURED
SUN
P9
RACE 1 BATTLE FINISH
SUN
P4
RACE 2 BEST SEASON RESULT
POS PILOT PTS
01 SUN, SHENGBO 45
02 ARNOLD, ALESSIO 41
03 KLIPCZYNSKI, ANDRZEJ 36
04 VALERO GEMAR, FERMIN 21
05 BUDGINAITE, RAFAEL 20
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Career Roadmap

From the first meters on track to professional competition.

2016 Start
Start 2016

Started training at the age of 4 and began building the foundations for racing.

2019-2022 Growth
Growth 2019-2022

Important development years with multiple podium finishes in regional championships.

2023 Step Up
Step Up 2023

Regional runner-up and endurance podium finishes showed clear competitive progress.

2024 Victory
Victory 2024

Winner of the Finetwork GP12 Cup and an important breakthrough season.

2025 Momentum
Momentum 2025

Runner-up in Promo 3, continuing to build pace, confidence and consistency.

2026 Target
Target 2026

Focused on competing in the ESBK Talent Cup and taking the next major step forward.

Target 2027: The Global Stage

The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is the most prestigious talent competition in the world. It is the definitive filter that separates the best from the rest, televised globally and watched by every major team manager in the paddock. My goal is absolute: securing one of the few coveted seats on this grid for the 2027 season.
MotoGP DNA This competition is the direct path to the MotoGP World Championship.
Equal Machinery Every rider competes on identical KTM machinery, meaning only pure talent, speed, and determination make the difference.
Global Exposure Racing on the same weekends and tracks as the MotoGP legends, under the eyes of the global racing community.
I have the speed. I have the ambition. Join the mission to 2027.

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