Jaume Masia hails from Valencia in Spain and after starting racing at the age of six, he quickly ascended through the ranks to win the Spanish 140cc Championship just three years later, alongside the Valencian 150cc title. He would continue this promising form in road racing to claim sixth in the Spanish PreMoto3 Championship in his debut year of 2013 before landing a ride in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for the following season. After a year in the Moto3™ Junior World Championship in 2016 with the Junior Team Estrella Galicia 0,0, Masia moved to the Valencian-run Cuna de Campeones outfit for the following season and was quick immediately, eventually claiming two victories in Aragon and Valencia at the end of the year. Mid-way through the season, Masia was called up to replace the injured Darryn Binder at the Austrian Grand Prix; showing himself to be a quick learner, he finished ninth on his World Championship debut and was signed immediately for a full-time ride in 2018. He was crowned Rookie of the Year at the Bester Capital Dubai squad and he remained with them for 2019, a year in which he earned a first race win in Argentina, as well as two third place finishes. 2020 saw him make the move to Leopard Racing and an impressive campaign was capped with back to back victories in the Aragon double as he finished sixth in the Championship. 2021 saw a return to KTM machinery with Aki Ajo’s squad, and despite claiming an opening day victory, his sole win of the year, a Championship bid never truly materialized for the number 5 as he was outshone by rookie teammate and eventual title victor Pedro Acosta. In 2022, Masia celebrated two triumphs and achieved podium finishes six times, ultimately concluding the season in a commendable sixth place in the standings. A fresh chapter awaited him in 2023 as he joined Leopard Racing, where he solidified his status as a legitimate title contender. Notably, he secured his inaugural victory at Assen, followed by additional wins in India, Japan, and Qatar, ultimately claiming the prestigious title of world champion. Looking ahead to 2024, Masia made the transition to Moto2™, joining the Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team.
Rider Stats
Rider Bio
Bike
Kalex
Date of birth
31/10/2000
Place of birth
Algemesi
Height
165 cm
Weight
60 kg
Rider Story
News
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Masia makes it into the history books!
The Spaniard took Honda to their sixth Moto3™ title and put himself alongside some pretty big names in MotoGP™!
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#MAS1A: Jaume Masia seals 2023 Moto3™ crown with a win
Get to know the Spaniard's journey to Grand Prix glory, from his beginnings in Valencia to history made in the 2023 Qatar GP
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Masia: World Champion in Qatar if...
Find out just what the Spaniard needs to do to wrap up the Moto3™ title in Lusail this weekend
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Masia leads title contenders charge towards Q2
It was a good outing for the leading Championship contenders, with all of them inside the top 14 as rain looms on Saturday
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Masia fastest as attentions turn to Q2
Big steps forward on Saturday morning saw the Spaniard snatch the top spot from David Alonso
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Ortola masters the conditions in rain-soaked P3 as Masia remains top
The Spaniard is the rider to beat with the threat of rain looming over qualifying, despite Jaume Masia defending the top spot on combined times
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Masia masterclass on Day 1 in Silverstone
The Leopard man starts the second half of the season as he means to go on as he tops Practice ahead of Suzuki and Moreira
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Sanctions dished out to multiple riders at the Valencia GP
Four riders given a rap over the knuckles for various incidents at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo
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Videos
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Moto3™? Done – Masia excited for Moto2™ challenge
The 2023 Moto3™ World Champion remembers a stunning 2023 campaign and looks ahead to his future in Moto2™
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Masia is Champion! The press conference of the new king of Moto3™
After being crowned in Qatar as the new Moto3™ World Champion, the Spanish rider opens up the media
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Jaume Masia, 2023 Moto3™ World Champion
The Spaniard clinches the Moto3™ World Champion crown with one race remaining with his title rival Ayumu Sasaki vanquished
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Veijer, Sasaki and Masia
Hear from the podium finishers following a dramatic conclusion to the lightweight class race at the GP of Malaysia
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Moto3™ recap: Masia makes Malaysian intentions clear with pole
The Spaniard will launch from the head of the grid as he chases his title dream, with Collin Veijer and Matteo Bertelle joining him on the front row
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Moto3™: Hear from the Motul Grand Prix of Japan podium trio
Masia, Sasaki and Holgado evaluate a dramatic conclusion to the lightweight class race at the Japanese GP
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Moto3™ rostrum round up: Alonso, Masia, Öncü
Hear from your podium finishers after a breathtaking lightweight class San Marino GP
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Moto3™ recap: Masia makes it a perfect Friday in Misano
The Leopard rider ended both sessions atop the timesheets with Ayumu Sasaki and Deniz Öncü not far behind the Spaniard