Rising star on the horizon: Collin Veijer's impressive racing career
Collin Veijer
Moto3
Team LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna intactGP
Netherlands
* 19.02.2005
Collin Veijer, a young Dutch racer from Staphorst, has already carved out an impressive place for himself in the world of motorcycle racing despite his tender age.
The early rise: Dutch minibike champion at the age of eight
At the tender age of eight, Collin climbed to the top of Dutch minibike racing and secured the coveted championship title. This laid the foundation for a promising racing career and made the motorsport world sit up and take notice.
International experience in the CIV Championship in Italy
Collin Veijer has proven his skills in the CIV Championship in Italy in recent years. His breakthrough came in 2017 in the Italian MiniGP class, where he not only performed exceptionally well, but also won the title of European Champion. These successes were rewarded by the Dutch Motorcycle Federation with the Ben Majoor Trophy, which was awarded to him as an "exceptional Dutch talent under the age of 21".
Surprising successes in the CIV Pre-Moto3 class and Speed Up Moto2 GP Team
As an apparent "outsider", Collin surprisingly established himself in 2nd place in the CIV Pre-Moto3 class in 2018 with an impressive 4 race wins. This success paved the way for him to join the junior team of the prestigious Speed Up Moto2 GP World Championship Team. In the following years, he regularly achieved podium finishes in the CIV Moto3 class and cemented his place in international motorsport.
International stage: Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship
The years 2020 and 2021 were characterized by Collin's participation in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup as well as his involvement in the CEV - European Talent Cup (2020) and the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship (2021) in Spain. These international experiences honed his skills and prepared him for the next level.
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Spanish challenge and attention from the Grand Prix teams
In 2022, Collin Veijer took a decisive step towards the Moto3 World Championship. Not only did he move to Spain to compete among the talented Spanish riders, but he also signed a contract with the prestigious Spanish AGR team. With five impressive victories, including three in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and two in the FIM JuniorGP, he attracted the attention of several Grand Prix teams.
Debut in the Moto3 class of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship
Collins ehrgeizige Reise führte 2023 zu seinem Debüt als Grand-Prix-Fahrer in der Moto3-Weltmeisterschaft. Das Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP Team, unter der Leitung des deutschen Peter Öttl, vertraute ihm diese verantwortungsvolle Aufgabe an. Sein erfahrener Teamkollege, Ayumu Sasaki aus Japan, begleitete ihn auf dieser aufregenden Reise.
Aspiring title contender: future in the Moto3 World Championship
Collins' steadily rising form in his debut season is attracting justified attention, and his first win in Malaysia underlines his potential. A possible title favorite in the upcoming 2024 Moto3 World Championship, he will be supported by experienced Japanese rider Tatsuki Suzuki, who completes the LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna intactGP Team's Moto3 squad.
Collin Veijer's journey has been characterized by determination, talent and remarkable success. His path to the top of motorcycle racing promises not only exciting races, but also a promising future for this up-and-coming racer from the Netherlands.
Racing history of Collin Veijer
| Year | Competition | |
| 2017 | Ben Majoor Trophy: Winner / MiniGP 50 EM: | Total 1. |
| 2018 | Italienische PreMoto3 Championship: | Total 2. |
| 2020 | Red Bull Rookies Cup – debut season: | Total 10. |
| 2021 | Red Bull Rookies Cup: | Total 12. |
| 2022 | Red Bull Rookies Cup: | Total 2. |
| 2023 | Moto3 Championship | Total 7. |
| 2024 | Moto3 Championship | Total 3. |
