Since November, when applications opened for a place in the 2023 Finetwork FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship, a high number of applicants have registered their interest. There were an especially high number of applications from prospective competitors in the Moto2™ European Championship, including the Stock class.

The Finetwork FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship has therefore decided to run the Stock™ European Championship as a separate class in 2023. This new Championship will comprise seven races, one per event, and use a single tyre manufacturer. As a new category, the Stock™ ECh will create a great opportunity for the grid to showcase their skills, taking their own race wins and podiums.

Between the 15th of February and the 15th of March, applicants whose place on the grid has already been confirmed will be able to formalise their application and assure their place on future Entry Lists.

With the birth of the Stock™ ECh, there will now be four categories in the Championship: JuniorGP™, Moto2™ ECh, ETC and Stock™ ECh.