Podium on Saturday, crash on Sunday for Red Bull Rookies Cup rider in Italian championship wild card.
American rider Kristian Daniel Jr. returned to the CIV Italian Moto3 Championship this past weekend at Imola (September 6–7, 2025), riding for Spanish manufacturer Beon Automotive. The 16-year-old, who competes full-time in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, already knew the Imola circuit well after racing there last year, where he also scored a podium. This time, he picked up right where he left off.
- Race 1: Saturday Podium
Kristian started the weekend strong, qualifying 6th and carrying that speed into Saturday’s race. Staying with the front group throughout, he fought hard to claim a well-earned 3rd place finish, adding another Imola podium to his record.
- Race 2: Sunday Setback
On Sunday, Kristian was again showing competitive pace, holding 5th place by lap six. Unfortunately, a crash ended his race early. He walked away without injury and was quick to highlight the positives from the weekend despite the disappointment.
civ moto3 race 2 results
- Looking Ahead
The Imola round gave Kristian more valuable mileage in the CIV Moto3 and another chance to work closely with Beon Automotive. With Saturday’s podium and solid speed across the weekend, it was another step forward in his development on the international stage.
Next up, Kristian heads to Misano for the final round of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, where he will find out if he is selected to continue in the championship for a third season.