JuniorGP Interview, Remy Sanjuan in Cartagena: “The goal is Moto3 within three years”

When PaddockGP went to Cartagena last December, as part of the private tests organized by Johann Zarco, we had the chance to speak with many French drivers. Among them, Remy Sanjuan, an ambitious young driver who is currently competing in JuniorGP.

Despite a late start in competition, Rémy Sanjuan has already expressed his potential in various categories, going so far as to win the title of French NSF champion in 2024. Now a driver in JuniorGP, the Occitan does not lack ambition.

During our discussions, he tells us about his journey, and his future challenges, in his quest to join the world motorcycle speed championship.

Hello Remy Sanjuan, could you start by introducing yourself for those who don’t know your background?
“My name is Remy Sanjuan, I come from Montblanc, a town in the South, in Occitanie. I've been riding motorcycles since I was nine years old. We can say that it is quite late. I started with cross country, and since I was twelve, I did my first competitions. This year I am seventeen years old, and I became champion of France. I also made my debut in the European Championship. I finished third French, scoring points, and being qualified for many races. »

Can you tell us more about your plans for the coming year?
“I was spotted by a professional Spanish team, I can't yet say which one (We will learn later that it is the Larre Sport team, in JuniorGP. Editor's note). The goal is to be in Moto3 within two or three years in the world. »

You ride with two well-known numbers in MotoGP, is that not a coincidence?
“No, 99 is my very first number, from when I was little. In reference to Jorge Lorenzo obviously. Then, in the French championship, and in the other championships, I took 26, Dani Pedrosa's number, but also my birthday. This year he was taken so I went back to 99.”

These two days of testing are ideal for your preparation…
“It’s good to ride in a competitive environment. There are only good drivers here. The circuit is great, and it's been a long time since I rode. The last race was almost a month ago. So we're slowly getting back to work, which allows me to prepare during the winter. »

What are you riding with here?
“This morning, I'm riding my old motorbike to warm up a little. And in the afternoon, when I'm hot, I'll ride with the Talent, the NSF. »

Besides, you knew Johann Zarco well before this ride.
“Indeed, I was at the ZF Grand Prix school, I was his student, with Seb Moreno. He didn't come too often, but he was there sometimes. Then, at the federation collective, we saw each other several times, he was a bit like the coach. So yes, we know each other well, we like each other. »