Zonta van den Goorbergh will see his journey in the intermediate grand prix category come to a close following the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Dutch rider, who made an exceptionally early jump to the world championship back in 2022 straight from the junior ranks, faces the reality of no longer having a dedicated slot in the GP paddock after years of battling in the mid-tier division.
Throughout his tenure in the middle category alongside the RW Racing outfit, the young rider managed only a handful of points-scoring finishes. His standout performance to date remains a strong fifth-place finish achieved during the 2024 season at Motegi, Japan, which also stands as his career-best championship finish sitting 22nd overall in the standings.
Although paddock experts frequently highlighted his raw talent and the need for the right technical surroundings to unlock his full potential, upcoming roster shifts mean his time in the grand prix paddock is winding down. However, his racing future has been firmly secured as he prepares to transition to the Supersport World Championship.
For his next chapter, he is set to join the powerhouse Dutch structure Ten Kate, where he will step in as the new teammate to Can Oncu. This move coincides with a major restructuring for the squad as they embark on a fresh multi-year partnership with QJ Motor, moving away from their previous manufacturer alliance.
The engineering experts based in Nieuwleusen possess a rich history in the championship with numerous riders' titles secured over the decades. With the immense industrial backing and production scale of QJ Motor, the collaborative effort aims to transform the machine into a serious race-winning contender on the international stage.
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