Pennsylvania, USA – Rising American road racing talent Joshua Raymond Jnr is proud to announce a change ahead of the 2026 racing season. Switching to the CIV racing series in Italy with champions Lucky Racing S.R.L, taking on the CIV Moto3 class in the next steps in his racing career. Joshua, one of the most promising young American riders on the international stage, has spent the past two seasons competing in the British Moto4 (formerly the British Talent Cup) with British-based FibreTec Honda/MLAV Racing on Honda NSF250 machinery. During his time in the highly competitive UK-based series in the British Superbike circuit, Raymond Jnr has gained valuable experience, speed, and confidence racing on some of the world’s most demanding circuits while developing his race craft against elite junior talent. The move marks an important step forward in Joshua’s career as he continues to build momentum and progress through the international motorcycle racing ladder. His new partnership with Lucky Racing S.R.L represents a fresh opportunity to further refine his skills, capitalise on the experience gained in British Moto4, and pursue stronger results in the seasons ahead.
Joshua Raymond Jnr: “I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned over the last two years in British Moto4,” said Raymond Jnr. “Racing in the UK and training in Spain with my coaches, has pushed me to grow as a person and as a competitor, and I’m excited about this next step and motivated to make the most of this new opportunity.” He continued, “After testing with the team in Rome, I knew that this team was a great fit. Most importantly, they clearly want to be successful. They won the championship in 2025, so just to be considered for the seat is an accomplishment.”
Joshua’s transition comes at a pivotal moment in his development, as the young rider increasingly seeks international exposure to prepare for future pathways into MotoGP championships. Known for his determination, adaptability, and mature approach to racing, Raymond Jnr remains focused on long-term progression and continued improvement.
Andrea Raymondi, team owner of Lucky Racing S.R.L, comments, “ I’m happy to have Joshua Raymond Jr. on my team, a young 16-year-old American driver from Pennsylvania, where he made a good impression on me in the two days of free practice on the Vallelunga circuit in October, despite never having raced on an Italian circuit before.”
Further announcements regarding Joshua Raymond Jnr’s upcoming race program for 2026 will be made in due course.
You can follow Joshua’s progress on his social media accounts:
- Instagran: @joshraymondjr91
- Facebook: Joshua.raymond.10