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Albert Arenas Ovejero (born 11 December 1996) is a Spanish motorcycle racer who is set to compete in the 2026 Supersport World Championship with AS Racing Team aboard a Yamaha. He last competed in the 2025 Moto2 World Championship, riding for Gresini Racing. Arenas is well known for winning the 2020 Moto3 World Championship, becoming the oldest Moto3 World Champion aged 23 years and 347 days.

Key Information

Career

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Moto3 World Championship

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Arenas debuted in the Moto3 World Championship in the last race of the 2014 season in Valencia, as he was signed by Calvo Team to replace the injured Eric Granado.[1] In 2015, he was the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship runner-up.[2]

Aspar Team (2016)

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In the 2016 Moto3 season, Arenas first made three appearances with the Aspar Team, two as a wild card entry and one as the substitute for the injured Jorge Martín,[3]

Peugeot MC Saxoprint (2016)

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In 2016, Arenas later joined the Peugeot MC Saxoprint team as the permanent replacement for Alexis Masbou.[4]

Aspar Team (2017–2020)

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In 2020, Arenas finished the 2020 Moto3 World Championship season as the world champion, taking 174 points with 3 wins and 5 podiums, edging out both Tony Arbolino and Ai Ogura by 4 points.

Moto2 World Championship

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Aspar Team (2021–2022)

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Arenas joined the Aspar Moto2 team in the 2021 season. It was a relatively weak season for Arenas, spending most of it getting up to grips with the bike, scoring only 28 points in 18 races, and finishing 21st in the standings. The 2022 season was better, as Arenas collected 90 points, finishing 12th in the standings, with his season best result a 4th place from Rimini.

Red Bull KTM Ajo (2023)

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Earning a ride at a top team, Arenas competed for the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 team in the 2023 season. Arenas went on to finish the season 14th in the standings, collecting 85 points, and a season's best 3rd place in Catalonia, his first podium in the intermediate class. His teammate Pedro Acosta won the title by a comfortable margin, 83 points.

Gresini Racing Moto2 (2024)

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Arenas officially joined Gresini Racing Moto2 for the 2024 Moto2 season, where he was paired with teammate Manuel González.[5]

Personal life

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Between 2022 and 2023, he was in a relationship with Victoria de Marichalar y Borbón, granddaughter of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía of Spain.[6]

Career statistics

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Career highlights

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CEV Buckler Moto3 Championship

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Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pos Pts
2012 Honda JER
Ret 		NAV
Ret 		ARA
12 		CAT
9 		ALB1
Ret 		ALB2
3 		VAL
Ret 		16th 27
2013 FTR Honda CAT1
Ret 		CAT2
Ret 		ARA
8 		ALB1
1 		ALB2
Ret 		NAV
Ret 		VAL1
23 		VAL1
14 		JER
9 		10th 42

FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship

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Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Pts
2014 Mahindra JER1
7 		JER2
8 		LMS
8 		ARA CAT1 CAT2 ALB NAV
DNS 		10th 54
Ioda ALG VAL1
3 		VAL1
4
2015 Husqvarna ALG
5 		LMS
Ret 		CAT1
4 		CAT2
5 		ARA1
6 		ARA2
3 		ALB
3 		NAV
4 		JER1
1 		JER2
2 		VAL1
1 		VAL2
1 		2nd 185
2016 Mahindra VAL1
8 		VAL2
8 		LMS
11 		ARA
15 		CAT1
5 		CAT2
3 		ALB
7 		ALG JER1
8 		JER2
DNS 		VAL1
4 		VAL2
Ret 		8th 79

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

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By season

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Season Class Motorcycle Team Race Win Podium Pole FLap Pts Plcd
2014 Moto3 KTM Calvo Team 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
2016 Moto3 Mahindra Aspar Team 3 0 0 0 0 2 35th
Peugeot Peugeot MC Saxoprint 9
2017 Moto3 Mahindra Aspar Team 12 0 0 0 0 14 26th
2018 Moto3 KTM Aspar Team 17 2 2 0 0 107 9th
2019 Moto3 KTM Aspar Team 17 1 3 0 0 108 11th
2020 Moto3 KTM Aspar Team 14 3 5 0 1 174 1st
2021 Moto2 Boscoscuro Aspar Team 18 0 0 0 0 28 21st
2022 Moto2 Kalex GasGas Aspar Team 20 0 0 0 0 90 12th
2023 Moto2 Kalex Red Bull KTM Ajo 18 0 1 0 0 85 14th
2024 Moto2 Kalex QJmotor Gresini Moto2 19 0 0 0 0 80 14th
2025 Moto2 Kalex Gresini Moto2 21 0 1 0 1 145* 9th*
Total 169 6 12 0 2 833

By class

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Class Seasons 1st GP 1st pod 1st win Race Win Podiums Pole FLap Pts WChmp
Moto3 2014, 2016–2020 2014 Valencia 2018 France 2018 France 73 6 10 0 1 405 1
Moto2 2021–present 2021 Qatar 2023 Catalonia 96 0 2 0 1 428 0
Total 2014, 2016–present 169 6 12 0 2 833 1

Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Class Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Pos Pts
2014 Moto3 KTM QAT AME ARG SPA FRA ITA CAT NED GER IND CZE GBR RSM ARA JPN AUS MAL VAL
28 		NC 0
2016 Moto3 Mahindra QAT ARG AME SPA
18 		FRA ITA CAT
Ret 		NED
Ret 		GER 35th 2
Peugeot AUT
22 		CZE
Ret 		GBR
Ret 		RSM
19 		ARA
24 		JPN
14 		AUS
16 		MAL
Ret 		VAL
24
2017 Moto3 Mahindra QAT
Ret 		ARG
25 		AME
21 		SPA
14 		FRA
Ret 		ITA
Ret 		CAT NED GER CZE
12 		AUT
Ret 		GBR
27 		RSM
8 		ARA
27 		JPN
DNS 		AUS MAL VAL
23 		26th 14
2018 Moto3 KTM QAT
DNS 		ARG
Ret 		AME
15 		SPA
Ret 		FRA
1 		ITA
14 		CAT
Ret 		NED
14 		GER
Ret 		CZE
9 		AUT
4 		GBR
C 		RSM
6 		ARA
7 		THA
Ret 		JPN
Ret 		AUS
1 		MAL
4 		VAL
Ret 		9th 107
2019 Moto3 KTM QAT
6 		ARG AME SPA
5 		FRA
11 		ITA
12 		CAT
Ret 		NED
Ret 		GER
21 		CZE
Ret 		AUT
11 		GBR
Ret 		RSM
Ret 		ARA
8 		THA
1 		JPN
2 		AUS
3 		MAL
12 		VAL
20 		11th 108
2020 Moto3 KTM QAT
1 		SPA
1 		ANC
Ret 		CZE
2 		AUT
1 		STY
5 		RSM
Ret 		EMI
4 		CAT
Ret 		FRA
3 		ARA
7 		TER
4 		EUR
DSQ 		VAL
4 		POR
12 		1st 174
2021 Moto2 Boscoscuro QAT
21 		DOH
15 		POR
13 		SPA
Ret 		FRA
14 		ITA
Ret 		CAT
12 		GER
8 		NED
12 		STY
15 		AUT
Ret 		GBR
19 		ARA
Ret 		RSM
22 		AME
Ret 		EMI
11 		ALR
Ret 		VAL
22 		21st 28
2022 Moto2 Kalex QAT
13 		INA
10 		ARG
8 		AME
11 		POR
Ret 		SPA
9 		FRA
19 		ITA
10 		CAT
Ret 		GER
6 		NED
Ret 		GBR
Ret 		AUT
9 		RSM
4 		ARA
Ret 		JPN
8 		THA
14‡ 		AUS
14 		MAL
13 		VAL
5 		12th 90
2023 Moto2 Kalex POR
8 		ARG
9 		AME
12 		SPA
8 		FRA
DNS 		ITA
23 		GER
9 		NED
9 		GBR
14 		AUT
Ret 		CAT
3 		RSM
DNS 		IND
14 		JPN
18 		INA
15 		AUS
14‡ 		THA
7 		MAL
9 		QAT
21 		VAL
10 		14th 85
2024 Moto2 Kalex QAT
8 		POR
8 		AME
12 		SPA
5 		FRA
9 		CAT
6 		ITA
19 		NED
Ret 		GER
21 		GBR
8 		AUT
17 		CAT
18 		RSM
9 		EMI
17 		INA
14 		JPN
22 		AUS
13 		THA
8 		MAL
12 		SLD
DSQ 		14th 80
2025 Moto2 Kalex THA
11 		ARG
10 		AME
24 		QAT
9 		SPA
6 		FRA
6 		GBR
12 		ARA
12 		ITA
2 		NED
7 		GER
Ret 		CZE
10 		AUT
4 		HUN
14 		CAT
16 		RSM
11 		JPN
9 		INA
5 		AUS
8 		MAL
6 		POR
8 		VAL
5 		8th 156

‡ Half points awarded as less than two thirds (2022 Thai GP)/less than half (2023 Australian GP) of the race distance (but at least three full laps) was completed.
* Season still in progress.

Supersport World Championship

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By year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Pts
R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2
2026 Yamaha AUS AUS POR POR NED NED HUN HUN CZE CZE ARA ARA EMI EMI GBR GBR FRA FRA ITA ITA POR POR SPA SPA NC* 0*

Suzuka 8 Hours results

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Year Team Riders Bike Pos Ref
2024 Japan Yoshimura SERT Motul Japan Cocoro Atsumi
United Kingdom Dan Linfoot 		Suzuki GSX-R 1000 3rd
2025 Japan Team Suzuki CN Challenge Spain Albert Arenas
Japan Takuya Tsuda
France Etienne Masson 		Suzuki GSX-R 1000 33rd [7]

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Albert Arenas

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Albert Arenas Ovejero (born 11 December 1996) is a Spanish motorcycle racer who won the 2020 Moto3 and competed in the Moto2 class through the 2025 season. Born in , , Arenas began riding mini at age four and progressed to the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior , where he finished as runner-up in 2015 with three victories. He made his MotoGP debut as a wildcard at the 2014 Valencia Grand Prix with the Calvo Team and made several appearances in the 2016 Moto3 with the Aspar Team and Peugeot MC Saxoprint. In the Moto3 class from 2017 to 2020 with the Aspar Team, Arenas recorded six victories—including his first at the 2018 French Grand Prix in and the at —and four further podiums, culminating in the 2020 title where he won three of the first five races amid the COVID-19-affected season. Transitioning to Moto2 in 2021, he raced with Aspar Team (2021–2022), Red Bull KTM Ajo (2023), and Gresini Moto2 (2024–2025) on a chassis, achieving his first podium—a third place—at the 2023 Catalan Grand Prix and finishing 14th in the 2024 standings and 8th in 2025 with 156 points. On 5 November 2025, ahead of the , Arenas announced he would leave the Grand Prix paddock after the Valencia finale, having lost his seat with Gresini for 2026, though he intends to pursue racing opportunities outside MotoGP.

Early life

Birth and family background

Albert Arenas was born on 11 December 1996 in , , . He grew up in Girona as the son of Manel and Nuria, a couple who shared a deep passion for motorcycles that shaped his early environment. His parents met through their mutual interest in motorbikes, with his father also participating in car racing, fostering an atmosphere immersed in from a young age. Arenas was raised in a region renowned for its strong culture, exemplified by Catalonia's long-standing tradition in manufacturing and events that have made it a hub for enthusiasts across . This backdrop, combined with his family's enthusiasm, provided a foundational influence during his upbringing in .

Introduction to motorcycle racing

Albert Arenas was introduced to the world of motorcycles at a very young age, shaped by his family's deep enthusiasm for the sport. Born in Girona, Spain, into a household where both parents shared a passion for motorbikes—having met through their mutual interest—Arenas first experienced riding during the winter of 2000, just before turning five. At the age of four, he tried a pocket bike for the first time and was immediately captivated by the sensation, marking the beginning of his lifelong passion. His early experiences were informal and exploratory, centered on riding mini bikes in casual settings without any structured or . Influenced by his parents' love for motorsport, Arenas spent time on these small machines, honing his basic skills through play and family outings. He frequently accompanied his family to major race events at circuits like (Montmeló) and , immersing himself in the electric atmosphere of professional racing from toddlerhood onward. This exposure, combined with the freedom to ride at home, fostered a natural affinity for two-wheeled vehicles. Over the years, Arenas' interest deepened from simple enjoyment of riding to a budding recognition of his aptitude for speed and control. By his early teens, what began as family-inspired recreation had evolved into a clear sense of potential in the realm, driven primarily by the unwavering support and shared excitement from his parents. Without formal guidance in these initial stages, his progress relied on innate curiosity and the motivational spark provided by his household's motorcycle-centric environment.

Junior career

Pre-Grand Prix competitions

Arenas began his competitive career in local Spanish events shortly after starting to ride mini motorcycles at age four. By age six, he entered his first organized race in a event, marking the start of his involvement in regional youth competitions in . In the following years, around ages 6 to 10, Arenas competed in mini-bike and pocket bike series organized by the Real Automóvil Club de Catalunya (RACC), focusing on skill development in regional circuits. He progressed through promotional cups such as the RACC Promotion Cups, where he secured his initial victories in the Open RACC 70 category on 70cc bikes and the Challenge 80 series, riding for the RACC-BQR team and using equipment previously associated with riders like . These successes, achieved by age 10, highlighted his early consistency and adaptability in non-FIM youth formats. By age 12 in 2009, Arenas joined the RACC Junior Team, competing alongside emerging talents such as Xavi Vierge, , and Xavier Pinsach in national junior categories. This move advanced him to the Spanish Junior Speed Championship and the Mediterranean Speed Championship on 125cc machinery, emphasizing endurance and technical proficiency in domestic circuits without international FIM oversight. His performances in these series, including winning the Spanish and Catalan 125cc Junior Championships in 2010 and multiple podiums, established a foundation of reliability that propelled him toward higher-level junior racing.

FIM CEV Repsol series

Albert Arenas competed in the FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Championship from 2012 to 2015, marking his progression in international junior on 250cc prototypes. In his debut 2012 season with a , Arenas achieved a third-place finish at , contributing to a total of 27 points and a 16th-place overall standing across seven rounds. By 2013, riding an FTR, he secured his first victory at and added further podiums, ending the year 10th in the championship with 42 points from six events. His performance continued to improve in 2014 with Mahindra machinery, where consistent top-10 results, including multiple fourth-place finishes, yielded 54 points and an 11th-place finish in the standings. Arenas' breakthrough came in 2015 with the Husqvarna-backed Laglisse Academy team, where he clinched three race victories—including at Jerez and Valencia—while battling closely with champion Nicolò Bulega. These results propelled him to runner-up honors with 185 points, just four behind Bulega, across 12 races at eight circuits. Throughout his four-year tenure in the series, Arenas amassed multiple podiums and demonstrated strong adaptability to the demanding 250cc Moto3 machinery, establishing a solid foundation that earned him wildcard entries to the Moto3 Grand Prix level.

Moto3 World Championship

Initial Grand Prix appearances (2014–2016)

Arenas made his Grand Prix debut in the Moto3 World Championship at the 2014 Valencia Grand Prix, riding as a one-off replacement for the injured with the Calvo Team on a KTM bike. He crashed early in the race but remounted to finish 24th, outside the points-scoring positions. This single appearance marked his initial exposure to the intense competition and technical demands of the world championship format. In 2015, Arenas did not compete in any Grand Prix events, instead concentrating on his development in the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior , where he finished as runner-up and secured wildcard eligibility for the following year. This period allowed him to build experience with more powerful machinery and race strategies akin to the world level, though without direct Grand Prix laps. Arenas returned to the Moto3 grid in 2016 with limited opportunities, starting with three wildcard entries for the Mahindra Team on a Mahindra bike at the Jerez, Catalan, and Dutch Grands Prix. His best result came at , where he qualified 15th and finished 12th after a recovery ride, marking his highest placement to date and demonstrating growing adaptability to the pack typical of Moto3. Later that season, he switched to the Peugeot MC Saxoprint team as a substitute for the injured Alexis Masbou, contesting five additional races on a bike, including , Catalunya (second entry), , Spielberg, and . These outings yielded no points finishes, with results ranging from 18th at Jerez to retirements due to mechanical issues or crashes, but provided crucial data on and in variable conditions. Across his nine total starts from 2014 to 2016, Arenas focused primarily on acclimating to the Grand Prix environment, including the higher speeds, closer racing, and international scrutiny, without achieving any podiums or points. These sporadic rides honed his skills for future full-season campaigns, emphasizing consistency over immediate results in a highly competitive field.

Seasons with Aspar Team (2017–2019)

Arenas made his full-time debut in the Moto3 World Championship in 2017 with the Aspar Team Moto3, riding the Mahindra MGP3O machine alongside teammate Lorenzo Dalla Porta. The season proved challenging for the young Spaniard as he adapted to the demands of the world stage, but he consistently scored points across multiple rounds, including a career-best top-10 finish of ninth at the in Misano. His efforts culminated in 26th place overall with 14 points, marking a solid foundation despite the learning curve from his partial appearances the previous year. The team rebranded as the Angel Nieto Team for 2018 and transitioned to KTM RC250GP machinery, a change that unlocked Arenas' potential. He secured his maiden Grand Prix victory at the in , inheriting the win after a late-race crash involving Jorge Martin and a penalty for , fending off the chasing pack in a chaotic finish. Arenas added a second triumph at the Australian Grand Prix at , leading a thrilling last-lap battle where the top 14 riders finished within one second, showcasing his growing confidence in wheel-to-wheel combat. These results propelled him to 9th in the riders' standings with 107 points, a significant improvement that highlighted his maturation as a frontrunner. In 2019, Arenas remained with the Angel Nieto Team—now backed by Gaviota and Sama sponsors—continuing on the KTM and delivering his most consistent campaign yet. He finished 12th at the in after surging through the field in a race defined by intense drafting battles on the high-speed Tuscan circuit. Arenas followed this with a dominant win at the Thailand Grand Prix in , pulling away after a red-flagged restart to beat the field by over three seconds amid multiple crashes. Bolstered by regular top-10 finishes and three podiums overall, he ended the year 11th in the championship with 108 points, solidifying his status as a title contender. Throughout his Aspar tenure, Arenas rode alongside talented teammates like Raul Fernandez in 2019, fostering a competitive environment that sharpened his racecraft on the NSF250R-equipped Mahindra in 2017 before the KTM switch enhanced his speed. Key rivalries emerged with peers such as Aron Canet, who frequently battled him for podiums in , and Dennis Foggia, whose duels in 2019 pushed Arenas to refine his late-braking aggression in the ultra-competitive lightweight class.

2020 championship season

The 2020 Moto3 World Championship season was severely impacted by the , resulting in a condensed calendar of 15 rounds primarily contested in after the opening race in . Riding for the Gaviota Aspar Team on a KTM RC250GP, Albert Arenas delivered a campaign of remarkable consistency, amassing 174 points to claim the riders' title by a narrow margin of four points over his closest rivals. His performance marked the pinnacle of his lightweight class career, building on prior successes including a win at and [Phillip Island](/page/Phillip Island) in 2018, as well as victories in , , and in 2019. Arenas secured three race victories during the season, starting with a dramatic win by 0.053 seconds over in the , followed by triumphs at the in Jerez—where he overtook in the final corner—and the at the , snatching victory from on the penultimate corner. These results, combined with two additional podiums at the Czech Grand Prix and , yielded five podium finishes overall and positioned him as the points leader after the early European rounds. The championship was decided in the season finale at the in , where Arenas strategically nursed a 12th-place finish to secure the crown, as race winner Raúl Fernández and his direct challengers faltered behind him. The title fight was marked by fierce rivalries, particularly with of Team Asia and of Snipers Team, who both finished on 170 points but were edged out on countback; Ogura's consistency kept pressure on Arenas through the mid-season, while Arbolino mounted a late surge with a win at the Valencia Grand Prix. Arenas also navigated setbacks, including a heavy crash at the Andalusia Grand Prix that sidelined him briefly, but rebounded with strong finishes like second place at . The Aspar Team's tactical acumen and reliable bike setup proved crucial, enabling Arenas to maximize points from 11 scoring finishes and exploit rivals' misfortunes in a season defined by unpredictable weather and tight grids. Arenas' triumph made him the first Spanish rider to win the Moto3 title since in 2018, ending a run of non-Spanish champions that included Italy's Lorenzo Dalla Porta the previous year. Across his full Moto3 tenure from 2014 to 2020, encompassing 73 starts, he accumulated 6 victories, 10 podiums, and 405 points, establishing himself as a key figure in the class before transitioning to Moto2.

Moto2 World Championship

Aspar Team tenure (2021–2022)

Following his 2020 Moto3 World Championship title, Albert Arenas was promoted to the Moto2 class with the Aspar Team for the 2021 season, marking his sixth year with the squad but a significant step up in machinery and competition. In 2021, Arenas made his Moto2 debut on a Boscoscuro chassis, facing challenges adapting to the class's 765cc engines after the 250cc bikes of Moto3, which emphasized a shift from corner speed to outright power delivery. He completed all 18 rounds, scoring 28 points to finish 21st in the riders' standings, with his best results including eighth-place finishes at the Emilia Romagna and Algarve Grands Prix. The season highlighted ongoing struggles with bike setup, as the team worked to optimize the Boscoscuro for Arenas' riding style amid minor injuries that occasionally disrupted testing. Arenas showed marked improvement in 2022, switching to a chassis as the team restructured its technical approach, allowing better handling of the increased power. He participated in all 20 rounds for a total of 38 starts across his tenure, accumulating 90 points to end 12th overall—with consistent top-10 finishes but falling short of a podium despite strong contention in several races, such as his career-best fourth place at the . Key performances included a tenth at , underscoring his growing confidence, though bike setup issues and minor setbacks prevented top-three results. Overall, Arenas' two years with represented a steep learning curve in Moto2, transitioning from Moto3's agility-focused racing to the class's demand for precise , laying the foundation for future progress despite the team's mid-pack results.

Red Bull KTM Ajo season (2023)

In 2023, Albert Arenas transitioned to the KTM Ajo team for his third season in Moto2, riding a chassis with the standard Triumph engine after showing improved consistency in 2022 that paved the way for the move to a top squad. The team, known for its technical prowess, allowed Arenas to leverage data from teammate Acosta, who dominated the class en route to the riders' championship. This partnership contributed to KTM Ajo securing the teams' title with 399.5 points. Arenas' season marked a breakthrough, culminating in 14th place overall with 85 points from 20 starts. His campaign featured steady progress, with multiple top-10 finishes highlighting his adaptation to the competitive machinery, including 4th at the in Jerez and 7th at the in . The pinnacle came at the Catalan Grand Prix in , where Arenas claimed his first Moto2 podium in 3rd position, battling fiercely in the closing stages to hold off Sergio Garcia by just over two seconds. Despite the highs, Arenas faced setbacks from mid-season incidents that disrupted his momentum. At the in , he was involved in a multi-rider crash on lap 2 at Turn 5 alongside Manuel Gonzalez and Aron Canet, leading to a red-flagged race; Arenas ultimately did not start the restart due to the impact. Later, at the in , Arenas suffered a high-speed collision with Marcos Ramirez at Turn 1 on the opening lap, severely damaging the air fence and prompting the race to be aborted; both riders escaped serious injury but scored no points. These crashes hampered his championship aspirations, though he rebounded with a solid 10th-place finish at the season finale in , contributing to the team's title defense.

Gresini Racing seasons (2024–2025)

In 2024, Albert Arenas joined Moto2, partnering with Manuel González on a chassis, as the team rebranded to Gresini Moto2 ahead of the season opener. Arenas showed competitive pace throughout the year, securing multiple top-10 finishes, though consistency proved challenging amid adapting to the team's setup. He concluded the championship in 14th place with 80 points. Arenas' performances included qualifying third but finishing eighth at the , marking an early highlight and demonstrating his potential on the machinery. Other notable results included a fifth-place at the in Jerez, but incidents and setup issues limited further podium contention, with several races ending outside the top 10. The 2025 season saw Arenas maintain his ride with Gresini Moto2 on the , building on prior momentum with improved form featuring consistent top-6 finishes, including a second-place podium at the . He finished the season eighth in the riders' standings with 156 points, highlighted by strong showings like sixth at several rounds and a sixth-place finish in his final race at the Valencia Grand Prix, though early-season retirements and variability tempered his title aspirations. Across his Gresini tenure, Arenas has notched multiple top-10 results while grappling with consistency challenges, contributing to his career Moto2 tally of 98 starts, 2 podiums, and 420 points at the end of 2025. His contract ran through the end of 2025, after which he announced his departure from the Grand Prix paddock to pursue racing opportunities outside MotoGP.

Endurance racing

Suzuka 8 Hours participations

Albert Arenas made his debut in the , a prestigious 8-hour endurance motorcycle race held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan as part of the , in 2024. The event features teams of two or three riders completing stints in a relay format on a shared motorcycle, testing endurance, strategy, and reliability under high-intensity conditions. As a Grand Prix specialist transitioning from Moto2, Arenas joined the Yoshimura SERT Motul team on a Suzuki GSX-R1000R, riding alongside experienced endurance racers Cocoro Atsumi and Dan Linfoot. The team delivered a strong performance, securing third place overall after completing 220 laps in a time of 8:01:37.618, approximately 8 seconds behind the winners. This podium marked Arenas' first major result outside of solo Grand Prix racing, showcasing his adaptability to the demands of endurance racing, including longer stints and team coordination. Arenas returned for the 2025 edition with Team SUZUKI CN CHALLENGE, again on a GSX-R1000R powered by 100% sustainable fuel, teamed with Etienne Masson and Takuya Tsuda. The squad qualified 12th but finished 33rd overall, completing 185 laps in 8:01:24.285 amid challenging conditions. Despite the lower placement, the participation provided Arenas with further valuable experience in endurance racing, highlighting his versatility beyond his ongoing Moto2 career with .

Personal life

Relationships

Arenas maintains a close bond with his family, rooted in his upbringing in , , where his parents, Manel and Nuria, played a pivotal role in balancing his early racing pursuits with education; they required strong academic performance as a condition for continuing in . In 2021, Arenas dated influencer Maria Monfort Matutes, a relationship that received media attention through public outings and shares before ending. He was romantically linked to Victoria Federica de Marichalar y Borbón in 2023–2024 in an intermittent, unconfirmed relationship marked by occasional affectionate public sightings. No further developments have been reported as of November 2025.

Interests and sponsorships

Arenas has maintained a long-standing sponsorship with , becoming an official Red Bull athlete during his junior racing career and later competing with the KTM Ajo team in Moto2 during the 2023 season. He also endorses HJC Helmets, continuing to wear their premium race helmets following his 2020 Moto3 World Championship win. In his off-track life, Arenas is based in and frequently travels internationally for Grand Prix events, sharing glimpses of these journeys through his presence. He maintains an active public persona on , where he has amassed over 130,000 followers, posting about daily experiences, team interactions, and racing insights to engage with fans.

Racing record and statistics

Major achievements

Albert Arenas achieved his greatest success in the Moto3 class by clinching the 2020 , becoming the first rider to deliver a title in that category for the Aspar Team after four seasons with the squad. Riding a KTM for Gaviota Aspar Team Moto3, Arenas secured the crown with 174 points, edging out by just four points in a season disrupted by the , marked by three victories in the opening five rounds at , Jerez, and the in . Throughout his Moto3 career from 2017 to 2020, Arenas recorded six Grand Prix victories, starting with his maiden win at the in , where he inherited the top spot after a late-race incident and penalties for rivals. He followed this with a dominant performance at the at , leading a thrilling finish decided by less than a second among the top 14 riders. In 2019, Arenas broke through for his first seasonal victory at the Thailand Grand Prix, overtaking Lorenzo Dalla Porta on the final lap to become the 11th different winner that year. His championship-winning 2020 campaign featured additional triumphs at the season opener in and Jerez, plus the Styrian GP, showcasing his consistency with five podiums overall. Arenas tallied 12 podium finishes across his Grand Prix career, with 10 in Moto3 and 2 in Moto2, the latter including his debut class podium—a —at the 2023 Catalan Grand Prix, where he finished behind winner , and a second place at the at . Prior to his debut, he earned runner-up honors in the 2015 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior , securing three wins including a double at the season finale. Transitioning to endurance racing, Arenas claimed overall at the 2024 with the Yoshimura SERT Motul team on a Suzuki GSX-R1000R, marking a strong debut in the . Over his Grand Prix tenure spanning Moto3 and Moto2, Arenas has accumulated 844 points.

Grand Prix career statistics

Albert Arenas competed in 169 Grand Prix events throughout his career, achieving 6 victories, 12 positions, and a total of 844 points, highlighted by one title in the Moto3 class. His performances break down by class as follows:
ClassStartsWinsPodiumsPoints
Moto373610405
Moto29602439
These figures reflect his progression from the Moto3 category, where he dominated with multiple victories, to the intermediate Moto2 class, characterized by consistent point-scoring but fewer top finishes. Key seasonal highlights include his championship-winning 2020 Moto3 campaign, where he finished 1st with 174 points, securing 3 wins amid a disrupted schedule. In Moto2, he placed 9th in 2022 with 90 points, marking his best full-season result in the class to that point, and 8th in the 2025 season with 156 points. Regarding qualifying and race pace, Arenas secured 2 pole positions during his Moto3 tenure but has not achieved any in Moto2.

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