Brian Uriarte started to pay his dues in the final stages of 2025 replacing first David Munoz and then José Antonio Rueda, both of whom were injured and unable to compete, but from next year it will be a different story for the new rider for the Ajo team in Moto3, who is fresh from a double success in the Junior GP Moto3 class and in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, which actually raised expectations for him.
"It was tough as a number of factors had to come together; despite that, thanks to a lot of hard work and giving 100 percent everything ended for the best. At certain moments I seemed to be one with the bike, I had everything under control and this was possible because I was arriving at the circuits very prepared," was the assessment of the situation he gave to Marca.
Emilio Alzamora also played a key role in building that result. "He's the key person. Without his contribution I would not have made it, so I thank him for trusting me," he said.
Being able to start measuring up to his next category was an added plus. "It allowed me to understand my level because there are some very fast riders there that you can learn a lot from. Personally, I've been trying to learn to reach a good enough level to be able to prepare well for next year," he explained before making a comparison with JuniorGP.
"In Moto3 it's surprising how quickly you can lap in record times. It only takes four to five laps, which means the level is high, but I feel capable," he asserted, flaunting confidence, albeit then scaling back his target.
"Fighting for the title is not in my immediate ambitions, although it will depend on how my performance develops. I need to learn and make progress. The four races held, however, as mentioned, helped me reach a good level," he added, then unveiling his benchmark colleague.
"Marc Marquez is breaking all records. Coming back from an injury like his involves incredible work both physically and mentally."
Among the critical issues the Spaniard will face in a few months is being in a lineup full of hungry young riders. "Managing yourself particularly in the last laps is very complicated," he revealed, "You have to be aggressive, think for yourself and have little compassion because if you think too much you already get passed by five. So you have to be ready, know where and how to put the bike and do it decisively."
Combative on the track, the 17-year-old also defends himself well off it, at least according to him, "I like to be a beast so I come prepared for races. I'm doing a lot of cycling. Being an endurance sport, it helps."
Finally, when asked what would make him happy in the upcoming World Championship, he replied philosophically, "I'm already satisfied with my goals and would be even more so if I could stay ahead in the championship, but I don't want to raise the bar too high, otherwise things tend to fail."