- A total of 146 students complete their training, with a record 92 graduates in the specialty of Motor Racing and another 54 in Motorcycling.
- The graduates come from six nationalities and, within the national territory, from 23 provinces belonging to 13 autonomous communities.
- “Our goal is to bring the highest quality of competition from the classroom to the pit box through 360-degree training as both a school and an active racing team,” explains Jaime Serrano, CEO of Monlau Motul Technical School.
The 2024/26 graduating class of the Competition Mechanics course at Monlau Motul Technical School has officially completed its academic journey. The L’illa Auditorium in Barcelona was the setting for the graduation ceremony, honoring 146 students who are now embarking on their careers in the paddocks after a demanding period of preparation.
This year’s graduating class saw 92 automotive technicians – the highest number recorded to date – and 54 motorcycle technicians graduate. The class included students from six countries – Spain, Andorra, Chile, Colombia, Portugal, and Russia – and within Spain, represented 23 provinces across 13 autonomous communities.
With this latest graduating class, nearly 3,500 students have now completed the Competition Mechanics course at Monlau Motul Technical School since 1997. This established track record is thanks to a training model based on hands-on learning, which immerses students in the realities of the pit box from day one and allows them to gain experience in real-world racing environments. Recognized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the program has become a benchmark in specialized motorsport training.
Beyond technical training, the school also focuses on developing personal skills that enable students to thrive in such a demanding sector. In this regard, Iban Ventura , CEO of the Monlau Group, emphasized the importance of this academic step: “The training provided offers a solid foundation for entering such an exciting yet demanding industry. From there, it will be crucial to adapt to change, maintain a commitment to continuous improvement, and understand that every challenge and every mistake represents an opportunity for further professional growth.”
During the 2024/26 academic year, the school continued to strengthen its resources to offer training even more closely aligned with the needs of the industry. Key developments include the addition of new competition vehicles, such as a Can-Am FIA T4, a Peugeot 208 Volant RACC, and new Honda NSF250R motorcycles, as well as the creation of a new motorsport workshop and the signing of collaboration agreements with companies like GSB, specializing in FIA harnesses, and Puig Hi-Tech Parts, a leader in the development and manufacture of windscreens and other motorcycle components. These additions have allowed for an increase in both on-site practical training hours and track time, while maintaining a high level of training despite the growing number of students.
Jaime Serrano , CEO of Monlau Motul Technical School, emphasized the real connection to racing: “Our goal is to bring the highest quality of competition from the classroom to the pit lane through 360-degree training as both a school and an active racing team. In this new scenario, knowing how to work as a team and under pressure are key tools. The Monlau DNA demands technical skills, but above all, an optimistic attitude, rigor, and passion—essential ingredients for opening doors in this world.”
The validity of the Monlau Motul method translates directly into the labor market: the school’s job placement rate already exceeds 83%, and practically 100% of the students who requested to do internships in teams were able to achieve their goal.
Thanks to this, the school’s talent is showcased in events of the importance of the F4 Spanish Championship, TCR Europe, TCR Spain, Spanish Karting Championship (CEK), IAME Euro Series, GT World Challenge, European Le Mans Series, FIA Formula 3 Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Dakar Rally, FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), ESBK, FIM MotoJunior™ WCh, Red Bull Rookies Cup, FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR), MXGP or the Moto4 Northern Talent Cup.
All of this reflects the level of preparation with which students complete their time at the school. In this regard, Carlos López , Director of Studies at Monlau Motul Technical School, stated: “Graduation signifies the realization that a new professional stage is beginning. Our goal is for each student to arrive ready to join a team from day one, with a solid foundation and the confidence necessary to continue growing.”
Motul Scholarships Awarded to Top Academic Records
During the ceremony, the Motul Scholarships were also awarded, a recognition that distinguishes the three students with the best academic records in each specialization and values not only the results obtained, but also the attitude, commitment, and progress demonstrated throughout their studies. In the Automotive specialization, the distinguished students were Manuel Benedí, Jordi Figuerola, and Eduard López. In Motorcycling, the awardees were Albert Just, Adrià Morera, and Jordi Gilabert.
The scholarships were awarded by Saul Tagarro , CEO of Motul Ibérica, who encouraged the new graduates to face the future with attitude and perseverance: “Leaving your comfort zone is part of the journey. Every experience, even mistakes, helps you grow and brings you a little closer to the goals you set for yourself.”
The experience gained over these two years was one of the aspects most valued by the students themselves. In this regard, Manuel Benedí , the top student in Motorsport Competition Mechanics, explained: “Receiving this recognition is a source of pride and a reward for the effort made during these years. The combination of theoretical training and practical work with competition vehicles allows us to enter the professional world with preparation very close to reality, always supported by a faculty committed to the growth of each student.”
Albert Just , the top student in Motorcycle Racing Mechanics, shared this sentiment : “I came to the school with no prior experience and I’m leaving with the knowledge and confidence needed to face the working world. The internships have been fundamental in learning firsthand how a racing team works and confirming that this is the profession I want to dedicate myself to.”
With the awarding of diplomas, a new stage concludes for these 146 technicians, who now face their incorporation into the professional world with the experience acquired in the classrooms and on the circuits, prepared to develop their career in the main teams and championships of motorsport.
