Editors Note: Kristian Daniel Jr. finished seventh in Race One and eighth in Race Two at MotorLand Aragon.
American teenage motorcycle sensation Kristian Daniel Jr. continues to make waves on the international stage, securing his best-ever qualifying result in the highly competitive FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup.
In the sixth round of the 2024 season at the iconic Motorland Aragon Circuit, Kristian topped his qualifying group, putting him in second place on the grid for Sunday’s race—a major milestone in his young career.
Kristian’s standout performance saw him finish qualifying practice in first position in his group, which consisted of 22 riders. The European Talent Cup, known for splitting its field into two qualifying groups, showcases some of the most promising young racers from around the globe. Kristian’s lap time not only dominated his group but also secured him a prime front-row start for the weekend’s race.
This marks the best qualifying result for the 15-year-old American in the European Talent Cup, a series that has launched the careers of many top-level racers. Kristian’s success is also a testament to the dedicated efforts of his AGR Racing Team, who have worked tirelessly to prepare a highly competitive motorcycle for this round.
With part of the weekend run in dry conditions and other sessions affected by rain, the team faced the added challenge of setting up the bike for both. Their ability to adapt quickly and deliver a bike that performed in all circumstances was key to Kristian’s impressive qualifying result.
“I’m really happy with how qualifying went,” Kristian shared after the session. “It was difficult to finish Friday with such an up and down, but Saturday morning I made sure I reset and went out to enjoy the wet session! I felt really good in the wet and I just carried those same feelings into the qualifying! Overall really good and ready for tomorrow!”
Sunday’s races promise to be an exciting, with Kristian positioned perfectly to challenge for a strong result. Fans in the U.S. and around the world are keeping a close eye on the young rider, whose potential is shining brighter with each race weekend.
