NAVARRA, SPAIN — Thirteen-year-old American racer Maverick Johnson scored his first international podium Sunday at Circuito de Navarra, finishing third in Race 2 of Round 6 of the Spanish ESBK Championship after battling for the lead throughout the 25-minute race.
The pace was exceptionally fast, with all five riders in the lead group recording lap times more than one second faster than the previous Pre-Talent class lap record at Navarra.
Johnson’s podium marks a significant milestone in his young international racing career and comes during his first season competing in Spain with the Aspar KSB Team.
“I’m super happy to get my first podium in ESBK!” said Maverick. “It was really fun! The race was fast and intense, and we were battling hard the entire time. I was able to take the lead a couple of times, and I just kept pushing and fighting with the group all the way to the finish. Thank you to my family, team, and sponsors for helping me achieve this result!”
Maverick and the Aspar KSB Team will return to action for the seventh and final round of the 2026 ESBK Championship at Circuito de Jerez on October 31-November 1.
Johnson would like to thank all of his sponsors and supporters who have contributed to his 2026 racing season: US Money Reserve, Eleven Motorsports, Shiloh Services, Star GP Academy, Bison, KYT, Fusport, Dunlop, Halford Mobile Services, Alonzo, Matt, Steve, CG Law, VnM Sport, Paco/Bedstemor, The Kulchinskis, and KartMoto.
About Maverick Johnson:
Maverick Johnson is a 13-year-old American motorcycle racer competing with the Aspar KSB Team in the Pre-Talent class of the Spanish ESBK Championship as well as in the U.S. MotoAmerica and FIM Mini Cup programs. He turns 14 in December and will be eligible to compete in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup and International Talent Cup Series in 2027.
Instagram: @maverickjohnsonracing
