HJC Helmets, a global leader in premium motorcycle helmets, is proud to announce a 2026 season partnership with Moto3 standout Álvaro Carpe, one of the most promising young talents in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Carpe, a Spanish rider and the 2024 Red Bull Rookies Cup Champion, has rapidly established himself as a future star of the Moto3 World Championship. Notably, his championship-winning Rookies Cup campaign was achieved while wearing an HJC helmet, underlining a partnership already proven at the highest level of junior road racing.

The 2026 agreement represents not a new beginning, but the continuation of a relationship built on trust, performance, and results on track.

Adding further strength to this partnership is Carpe’s close friendship with José Antonio Rueda, the Moto3 World Champion who claimed his title wearing HJC helmets and who will step up to the Moto2 World Championship in 2026. The two riders have shared years of racing, training, and competition throughout their formative careers, building a strong personal and professional bond.

As Rueda takes the next step in Moto2, Carpe represents the continuation of HJC’s winning presence in Moto3. Together, they form a clear pathway of progression within the HJC racing family, connecting proven championship success with the next generation of Grand Prix talent.

“Winning the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with HJC was a defining moment in my career,” said Álvaro Carpe. “Helmet confidence is critical for any rider, and HJC has already proven itself to me in the most competitive situations. Having shared so much of my journey with José Antonio, it is motivating to continue representing HJC as he moves up to Moto2.”

An HJC Helmets representative added, “Álvaro Carpe embodies the speed, focus, and determination that define elite racing. With José Antonio Rueda progressing to Moto2, Carpe carries forward HJC’s championship legacy in Moto3, reinforcing our commitment to supporting riders at every stage of their Grand Prix careers.”

Throughout the 2026 Moto3 World Championship, Carpe will compete wearing HJC’s racing helmet, benefiting from the brand’s continuous development and race-proven technology refined at the highest levels of competition.

HJC Helmets and Álvaro Carpe

A partnership already validated by victory, strengthened by legacy, and ready to push further in 2026.