Chennai Teen Geoffrey Emmanuel Prepares for FIM JuniorGP World Championship

By siliconindia  |  Tuesday, 02 January 2024, 05:39:21 PM IST

Chennai Teen Geoffrey Emmanuel Prepares for FIM JuniorGP World Championship
Chennai teenager Geoffrey Emmanuel has officially announced his entry into the FIM Junior World Championship 2024, where he is set to ride for AGR Team on a KTM. The FIM JuniorGP 2024 season consists of 14 races spanning seven rounds, with the inaugural round taking place in Italy on April 20-21. Spain will host two rounds, while Portugal will host four, culminating in the final round on November 23-24.
Looking ahead to the new season, Geoffrey, who made his international debut in 2022, participating in the Hawkers European Talent Cup at the age of 17, said: “I'm very excited to be part of the AGR Team and to be able to train with 111 Management to improve my career as a professional rider. I can't wait to have new experiences with my new team!". Geoffrey will be shifting to Spain in February to prepare for the 2024 season.
According to team owner Anscari Nadal, having an Indian rider like Geoffrey is a challenge, but the goal is to nurture his talent and help him progress in the FIM Junior GP, eventually leading to a Wild Card promotion in the World Championship. In 2023, Geoffrey made history as the first and only Indian competitor in the FIM JuniorGP, riding a KTM for the Cuna de Campeones team. Although he didn't score any points, his overall improvement was encouraging.
Reflecting on his 2023 experience, Geoffrey said, “It was a steep learning curve. Adapting to a new bike, unfamiliar tracks, and tough competition was not easy. However, I managed to narrow the gap with the front-runners, placing more emphasis on personal growth and improvement rather than specific results".
Nevertheless, Geoffrey experienced triumph in the 2023 Malaysian Superbike Championship, participating in the Group A MSBK 250 category. Despite encountering difficulties in Round 2, where he claimed the fifth position, he demonstrated his prowess in the Round 3 double-header. In Race 1, he clinched the third spot, and in Race 2, he secured the top position, marking his inaugural international victory. Additionally, he attained an overall third-place standing in the Championship.
Source: IANS

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