2021 proved to be the breakout year for Xabi Zurutuza as he achieved four podiums and claimed a third-place finish in his debut season in the Hawkers European Talent Cup. Subsequently, he signed with the Italian squad, MTA, competing throughout the 2022 and 2023 seasons in JuniorGP™. His two victories in Portimao and Catalunya last season drew the attention of the Red Bull KTM Ajo team in Moto3™ for the 2024 season and he'll make his debut with the Finnish outfit in the upcoming campaign.