Jaylen Korporaal
Jaylen Korporaal is a young Dutch motorcycle racer from Rotterdam, born on February 16, 2010. His passion for racing began at the age of eight when he tried a minibike at a motor fair. Since then, Jaylen has made impressive progress in the motorsport world.
In 2021, at just 11 years old, he won the Coppa Italia Junior 110cc championship, even after breaking his wrist shortly before the final race. In 2024, he received support from ADR Racing to compete in the FIM MiniGP Series in the Ohvale 190cc category.
For the 2025 season, Jaylen will join the Northern Talent Cup, a competition designed to help young riders develop toward higher levels of racing. His ultimate dream is to reach the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and build a successful career in motorsport. Jaylen is known for his determination, talent, and passion for racing.
Jaylen Korporaal’s Career Timeline
Jaylen discovered his passion for motorcycle racing at the age of 8 after trying a minibike at a motor fair. Despite several early crashes, his determination and natural talent quickly became clear.
Results:
- Rookie of the Year
- 2nd place in Junior A Championship
Jaylen moved up to the KNMV Junior B class, where he trained hard and dominated nearly every race, becoming Dutch Champion.
Results:
- Junior B – Dutch Champion
- Rookie of the Year
Competing in Italy’s Coppa Italia 110cc, Jaylen raced on unfamiliar tracks and quickly adapted to the high level of competition. Even after a wrist injury, he became the first Dutch rider to win the championship.
Results:
- Coppa Italia 110cc – Champion
- Rookie of the Year
Jaylen stepped up to the Ohvale 160cc class but suffered a serious ankle injury that affected most of the season. Despite the setback, he kept racing and showed impressive perseverance.
Results:
- Known for his resilience and fighting spirit
Fully recovered, Jaylen returned to form in the Ohvale 160cc Evo. Competing in Italy’s MiniGP series, he consistently fought at the front, securing multiple podiums and finishing 4th overall.
Results:
- 4th place – Ohvale 160cc Championship
Jaylen moved up to the MiniGP 190cc CIV in Italy. Competing against the best riders, he once again demonstrated his skill and consistency, finishing 4th in the overall standings.
Results:
- 4th place – MiniGP 190cc Championship
This season, Jaylen takes on a new challenge by joining the Northern Talent Cup, riding a Honda NSF 250R. The competition will be fierce, but Jaylen is determined to achieve a top 5 finish and further develop his racing career at an international level.
Goal: Top 5 in the Northern Talent Cup