It was meant to be a one-off opportunity, but Mac MacClugage made the most of
his Moto4 debut this past weekend at MotorLand Aragón.

The American teenager joined the Aspar KSB Technical Academy as a Wild Card entry in Round 3 of the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) – and left with a podium, the respect of his new team, and an invitation to race the rest of the season.

Temperatures soared above 100°F both days, but Mac kept his cool on and off the bike. He
qualified second and came within 0.048 seconds of winning Race 1, crossing the line in an
impressive P2. He backed it up with a strong P4 finish in Race 2, showing both speed and
consistency in one of the most competitive youth series in Europe.

But it wasn’t just the results that stood out. The Aspar KSB team praised Mac’s attitude and work ethic all weekend. “He was incredibly coachable,” said one team member. “He listened, made adjustments, and you could immediately see it on track. He adapted to the bike and the team so naturally – it felt like he’d been with us all year.”

That blend of raw talent, adaptability and maturity is why the team has officially invited him to stay on for the remainder of the 2025 Moto4 season. For a rider who had never raced in Moto4 before, Mac MacClugage didn’t just show up – he made a statement.