A MotoGP veteran's guidance helped a Chinese brand secure its first motorcycle world title. Efren Vazquez, a Grand Prix legend, played a pivotal role in the 2025 World Supersport 300 Championship. Despite his retirement from full-time racing, Vazquez mentored 17-year-old Benat Fernandez, a Spaniard from the Basque region. Fernandez's success was attributed to Vazquez's teachings on discipline, effort, and maintaining a calm routine. This guidance proved crucial, as Fernandez's speed was a surprise in his rookie season, taking pole position and winning Race 2 at the opening round in Portimao. The team, Team 109, was a Kove team in its inaugural season, previously using Kawasaki machinery. The combination of Fernandez, the team, and the Kove 321RR bike was initially doubted by outsiders. However, Vazquez's mentorship and Fernandez's talent led to an incredible year, culminating in a dream-like championship win in the last race of the World Supersport 300 Championship, leaving spectators in awe.
