Having joined the team in 2023, after impressing with Honda 114 Motorsports, Fernandez made an immediate impact, winning his first Grand Prix at the MXGP of Argentina in Villa La Angostura.

Honda HRC PETRONAS and Ruben Fernandez part ways: the partnership comes to an end

He then secured podium finishes in Spain, Germany and Italy, finishing the season in fifth place. A season plagued by injuries meant he could only compete in four GPs in 2024, but he bounced back in 2025 with a fourth-place finish in the standings and a further three podium finishes. Number 70 continued to battle at the top of this highly competitive MXGP championship in 2026, securing another podium finish and coming close to victory on several occasions, before a crash in Turkey forced him to end his season early. It was a shame he was unable to finish the championship, as he was well on course for another top-five finish. All the team members will miss him, both on and off the track, and wish him the best of luck for 2027 and the years to come.