Brigantine pilot Tiago Rafael wins national Sportbike title with one race to go

Pilot Tiago Rafael, from Braga and represented in competitions by Motocruzeiro Academy, became national champion of the Sportbike category just one race before the end of the season. At the impressive age of 15, the young pilot achieved this historic feat that places him as the first winner of this category in the national championship.

The conquest represents an important milestone for Portuguese motorcycling, especially since it involves such a young pilot reaching the top title in a category that is competitive at the national level. Motocruzeiro Academy, the structure that supports and represents Tiago Rafael, thus celebrates another formative and sporting success.

With this anticipated victory, Tiago Rafael demonstrated consistency and maturity throughout the season, managing to secure the title before the last race on the calendar. The feat consolidates his status as one of the greatest promises of national motorcycling.