Snipers Team Replaced Nicola Carraro With Kiattisak Singhapong
The Snipers team has added Kiattisak Singhapong to their roster for the rest of the 2026 Moto3 season.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Motorsports
The Snipers Moto3 team has parted ways with rider Nicola Carraro. Kiattisak Singhapong has been signed to take over the seat for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The change reflects the team supporting the rider's decision to pursue new professional paths. Singhapong arrives with backing from Thai Honda and Honda Racing Thailand.
Kiattisak Singhapong earned two podium finishes during his 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup campaign. He currently holds a 9th-place ranking in the Moto3 Junior Championship.
The players
Kiattisak Singhapong
He is a young rider who competed in the 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup and currently holds a top-10 ranking in the Moto3 Junior Championship.
Nicola Carraro
He is a professional motorcycle racer who is departing from the Snipers Moto3 team.
Snipers
This is a professional motorcycle racing team competing in the Moto3 class.
Thai Honda
This organization provides technical and financial support for motorsport racing activities in Thailand and abroad.
Honda Racing Thailand
This division manages the racing development and sponsorship of Thai riders participating in international competition.
The details
Kiattisak Singhapong will debut with the Snipers team at the Japanese Grand Prix held at Motegi. His transition is supported by partnerships with Thai Honda and Honda Racing Thailand as the team moves into the final stretch of the 2026 season.
Timeline
Kiattisak Singhapong was born in 2005.
The 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup season concluded in Austria.
The Japanese Grand Prix begins in September 2026.
The Big Picture
This roster shift follows the established pathway of riders moving from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup to the Moto3 world stage. This move follows a common career trajectory for young athletes transitioning from the talent-scouting series to professional world championship teams.
Singhapong will occupy the Snipers seat for the remainder of the 2026 season starting at the upcoming race in Motegi. His performance in his debut with the team will impact his standing in the Moto3 Junior Championship rankings.
The takeaway
Mid-season roster changes allow teams to cultivate rising talent while providing riders with immediate exposure to top-tier competition environments. Fans should monitor Singhapong's transition at Motegi to gauge his adaptation to the professional Moto3 platform.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GPone.
