Aspar: Carlos Cano follows in the footsteps of Moto3 World Champion Quiles

Jorge Martinez’s Aspar team is renowned for its outstanding work with young talent. The Spanish outfit regularly produces world champions. Maximo Quiles, for example, secured the Moto3 World Championship title ahead of schedule in Indonesia. He will continue with Aspar in the Moto2 World Championship in 2027.

But Aspar’s success isn’t limited to the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships; the team is currently setting the standard in the junior class as well. Last weekend saw the season finale of the Moto3 Junior World Championship take place at Misano. The top three in the series are all part of the Aspar junior programme.

Carlos Cano was crowned overall champion in Italy. As a reward, the Spaniard will move up to the Moto3 World Championship in 2027. Cano will replace Maximo Quiles in the Aspar team and become Marco Morelli’s new team-mate.

“With the signing of Carlos Cano, we have confirmed the final rider we needed for the next World Championship season. We are delighted to have him on board for 2027 and to support him on his debut,” said Jorge Martinez “Aspar”. “This year we’ve seen him make great progress with the Aspar Team Junior, and although it was his first year in this class, he’s shown that he’s very talented. The title was the crowning glory of a fantastic season for him and the team. We’re delighted to continue supporting him on his journey and hope to help him in every way possible as he embarks on this new chapter.”

Carlos Cano: Successes in the Moto3 Junior World Championship and the Red Bull Rookies Cup

Cano will turn 17 this coming December, meaning he will also meet the age limit for next season. The Murcia-born rider secured five wins and a total of six podium finishes in the Junior World Championship in 2026. In the 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup, he finished 7th overall with two wins. In 2024, Cano won the European Talent Cup title.

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“I’m absolutely thrilled to be making the leap to the World Championship next year – and, above all, to be doing so with the CFMOTO Aspar Team,” said Carlos Cano. “Ever since I was a child, it’s been my goal to reach the World Championship – and to do so with this team of all teams. I hope to make good progress next year. It will be a year in which I’ll learn a lot, get to know the team well and discover many new circuits. Every race will be an opportunity to learn from the fastest riders.”