Here is something striking for the future of the lower classes. At the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Austria on Thursday evening, the top three riders in Moto2 and Moto3 joined a host of key team figures and MotoGP Group Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta to pull the covers off brand new trophies for each class.
These physical pieces of art are not just random silverware. They will be awarded directly to the rider crowned World Champion in each category, beginning in 2026.
The philosophy behind the physical design is genuinely cool. The shapes reflect the grueling journey of dreams and perseverance that every single rider has to endure. It starts from a wide and solid base representing their humble origins, capturing the first steps, the first lessons, and the first challenges on the track.
From there, each step upward represents sheer progress. As you climb higher towards the ultimate goal—which is cleverly symbolized by a premier class motif sitting right at the peak of the structure—the path becomes noticeably more demanding and more selective. It is designed to be meaningful because every scale is the direct result of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and passion.
The individual layers leading upward serve as a daily reminder that no one ever reaches the highest point in a single leap. These new trophies celebrate not only the ultimate winner who finally reaches the top, but every single hard-fought mile of the journey along the way.
