Jayden Fernandez scores a fantastic four at Mugello: total domination in round two of the Italian Road Racing Championship.
A flawless weekend for Jayden Fernandez at Mugello, where Round 2 of the Italian Road Racing Championship (CIV) took place. The young American talent claimed everything: pole position, fastest lap, race victory, and the overall championship lead—a spectacular four-of-a-kind performance.
Jayden Fernandez is a rider who came up through the ranks of the prestigious MotoAmerica championship, where he developed his aggressive and exciting riding style. After making a name for himself in the United States, he chose to further his career in Europe, taking on some of the toughest competition in the world.
The CIV is one of the most competitive national championships in Europe, and the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy, where Jayden races for Team MMR Aprilia led by Massimo Morlacchi, presents a highly demanding technical and racing challenge. This year, the RS 660 is prepared following the FIM-Dorna 2026 regulations, as the new SportBike category is set to replace SSP300 in the WorldSBK next season.
Jayden kicked off his weekend strong with two free practice sessions on Friday, where he was able to perfectly dial in his setup. His riding skills on a technically challenging track like Mugello, combined with a finely tuned bike, earned him pole position on Saturday after a fiercely contested qualifying session.
Starting from the front row on Sunday, Jayden was momentarily overtaken by teammate Alessio Mattei at Turn 1. However, he didn’t flinch. By the end of the first lap, exiting the final Bucine corner, Jayden regained the lead—and from that moment on, it was no contest. He led from start to finish, pulling away to win by nearly 8 seconds, and also set the fastest lap of the race with a 2:00.628.
It’s been a phenomenal start to the season for Jayden, who has now won both opening rounds of the championship. He currently sits atop the standings with 50 points, holding a 14-point lead over his closest rival and teammate, Alessio Mattei.
Jayden Fernandez’s statement: “This was a race weekend I’ll never forget. Racing on a legendary track like Mugello, where so many MotoGP battles have taken place, gave me a truly unique feeling. I don’t think I could have asked more from myself, but of course I have to thank the MMR Team, who—as always—did an outstanding job. I also want to thank my parents and my sister for their constant support, and of course all my sponsors. Now I’m heading back to the U.S. to continue training, but if all goes as planned, I’ll be moving to Spain by the end of June, where I’ll have the opportunity to train with my best friend, Rossi Moor.“
Jayden will return to action at the next round of the CIV, taking place at Misano Adriatico – World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, on July 27.