November 3, 2007 - Johann Zarco, the Champion in the inaugural Red Bull Rookes Cup, wrapped up the season for talented young riders with a victory today at the Valencia MotoGP circuit.

The 17-year-old French rider therefore finishes the season with three victories and two second places totaling 159 championship points for the eight races.

Zarco stormed home ahead of Britain's Dean Brown and fellow Frenchman Cyril Carrillo who occupied the respective minor podium places.

The championship, in which young riders compete on identical KTM RR machines has been a one-off opportunity to ride on some of the world's most challenging racing circuits and in front of Grand Prix crowds.

Going into the final stages of the 17 lap, 68.085 km race it looked like the young American rider Cameron Beaubier may steal Zarco's victory.  The 14-year-old had started on pole and was in the running for a top spot in the championship standings.  But for Beaubier it was not to be.  He came unstuck in the final minutes and although was able to get back on the bike, only managed to finish back at 15th place for just three championship points and sixth place in the championship.

Italian Lorenzo Savadori, who won the opening race in the season before his 14th birthday finished second in the championship lineup with 102 points, while Matthew Hoyle of Britain placed third with 95 points.

Lucy Glockner, the young German rider and the only girl in the field was 10th on Saturday for 14th place in the championship out of the 22 competing riders.

Results Valencia
1. Johann Zarco, France, KTM 29:41.122
2. Deane Brown, Britain, KTM 29:57.872
3. Cyril Carrillo. France, KTM 29:58.011
4. Luis Salom, Spain, KTM 29:58.070
5. Matthew Hoyle, Britain, KTM 29:58.940

Final Championship Standings
1. Johann Zarco, France
2. Lorenzo Savadori, Italy