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Moto3: Maximo Quiles – Meet The 2026 Moto3 World Champion

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Moto3: Maximo Quiles – Meet The 2026 Moto3 World Champion

The #28 seals the deal with a win – get to know the newest Moto3 World Champion and future Moto2 star after a landmark season. 

Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) is the 2026 Moto3 World Champion! The #28 has shown incredible pace and expert racecraft all season to secure the crown, sealing the deal with a stylish win at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. He’s only the fourth rider in history to ever win a Championship – in any class – with five races remaining, alongside Marc Marquez, Giacomo Agostini and Mike Hailwood.

 

A STAR IN THE MAKING

Quiles, born in 2008, began his racing career at a young age, making headlines on minibikes before climbing through the Spanish ranks. The #28’s talent was clear, as he found himself in the MotoJunior paddock, making his European Cup debut in 2021. Incredible. The only word that comes close to describing his rookie season. Three victories, five podiums and plenty of encouraging signs. Backing that pace up the following two seasons, Quiles returned to the top step in 2022 before setting up a title attack in 2023. The Spanish star joined Aspar, winning five times and proving he was the real deal; the #28 took the 2023 European Cup crown.

There was a change of scenery in 2024 as he made the step up to the Moto3 Junior World Championship. Quiles impressed instantly, winning at the season finale and clinching third in the standings. Alongside his efforts in the MotoJunior paddock, he raced in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for three seasons. Finishing third in the Championship on two occasions and picking up seven wins from his time in the class, Quiles’ name wasn’t far from the headlines. Aspar had seen enough, signing the #28 for the 2025 season – Quiles was Moto3 World Championship bound.

 

 

 

ROOKIE SENSATION

His rookie campaign was nothing short of incredible. His season didn’t get underway until COTA, with Quiles initially being too young to race in the opening two rounds. P5 on debut before a training crash forced the rookie to miss two rounds, returning in France. It didn’t take long for the ball to get rolling either, with Quiles earning podiums at Silverstone and Aragon before a maiden win at Mugello. Ending 2025 with three wins, nine podiums and two pole positions was an impressive addition to his CV, and set up a title attack…

 

 

 

QUILES’ CROWNING MOMENT

2026 couldn’t have started much better for Quiles, winning four of the opening six races and standing on the podium a further two times. Further wins in Hungary and Assen only upped his Championship momentum – bringing his lead to 104 points – as we reached the summer break in Germany. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the title leader, crashing in Q2 at Silverstone and sitting out the remainder of the weekend after a collarbone break.

His comeback and response? Winning the next round at MotorLand Aragon to make his intentions clear – the title attack wasn’t over. Quiles carried his incredible form to Misano and Austria, making it three consecutive race wins, extending his lead to 131 points and setting up his first match point in Japan. His future might already be decided, with the Spanish sensation confirming the move to Moto2 next season, but his mission in Moto3 wasn’t over yet.

The deal wasn’t sealed just yet though. A second place in Motegi, under the pressure of his first match point, was impressive – but closest title rival David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) made a stunning last stand to make Quiles wait for it.

The #28’s moment in the spotlight then finally arrived at the Indonesian GP. Quiles was right at the front from the off, escaped a huge group scuffle for the podium and kept it calm to the line for his 10th win of the season, crowning himself 2026 Moto3 World Champion.

Congratulations, Maximo!

Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Mandalika

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Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Mandalika

Maximo Quiles won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Using his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 2.994 seconds.

David Almansa was the runner-up on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte was third, 5.156 seconds behind race winner Quiles.

Matteo Bertelle crossed the finish line fourth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.

Rico Salmela got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.

Maximo Quiles leads the championship with 351 points, 132 ahead of David Almansa who has 219 points. Brian Uriarte is third with 203 points.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Quiles crowned Moto3 World Champion with Mandalika victory. The sensational 18-year-old is the latest young talent to life the World Championship with a stunning five rounds to spare. 

The Championship race is over as victory for Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) secured the World Champion for the Spaniard. A glittering campaign of ten wins so far, he led from Lap 2 onwards, pulled out an advantage and never looked back for one of his most dominant wins of the season ahead of nearest challenger David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo).

From P2 on the grid it was a perfect launch to grab the holeshot for Almansa whilst Quiles was already into P2 on Lap 1. However, it was a barnstorming second lap that saw the gloves really come off, with Quiles in the lead as Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) battled his way into the podium places. The rough and tumble was starting to fragment the group and Almansa was the rider who was paying the price; with title rival Quiles leading, Almansa was down to P8.

On Lap 3, it was Grand Prix done for Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) who crashed at Turn 5, whilst teammate Leo Rammerstorfer joined him in a separate incident. Further round the lap, Ryota Ogiwara (CODE Motorsports) came to grief whilst back in the lead pack, Almansa was back into P2 by Lap 5. A mistake by Quiles at Turn 16 gave the chasing pack hope, the gap to chief title rival Almansa down to 1.6s.

Half GP distance complete and things had started to spread out with Quiles 1.5s clear of Almansa, Fernandez and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who in-turn were 1.6s clear of Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3). On Lap 11, disaster for Carpe who tagged the back of Fernandez and crashed at Turn 10 and although the #31 could continue, he was back in the group behind and then made a mistake at Turn 2 a lap later. More drama at the end of the lap, this time for Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower) who crashed at Turn 16 but was able to rejoin.

Lap 14 and two seconds out front, Champion-designate Quiles picked up a track limits warning, the #28 had no room for error. With a 2.8s advantage with two laps to go though, he had the margin to relax and keep it wheels in line, despite Almansa’s efforts.

Across the line and doing it in the most Quiles style possible, the Championship leader became the World Champion with a tenth victory of the season and with five rounds remaining. A magnificent campaign going to a deserving World Champion whilst Almansa was a solid second and strengthens his grasp on P2 overall. Third went the way of Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) after the Spaniard pounced to pass Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) on the final lap.

 

 

 

Maximo Quiles: meet the 2026 Moto3 World Champion!

Salmela matched his career-best result in fifth ahead of home-hero Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia), whereas Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) resisted teammate Fernandez for P7 at the line but due to a shortcut at Turn 9, was given a Long Lap Penalty equivalent so was P8 in the end. Joel Esteban (LEVELUP-MTA) was ninth whilst Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) completed the top ten.

Quiles taking the title with five rounds remaining puts him in an exclusive club of riders who have done that across all classes. Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini and Marc Marquez were the only three that had managed it but now, Maximo Quiles’ name is part of a unique club of riders.

The title race is done but with five rounds still to go, plenty of battles remain in 2026!

Moto3 Grand Prix of Indonesia results

Yamaha Secures 2026 WorldSSP Manufacturers’ Title

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Yamaha Secures 2026 WorldSSP Manufacturers’ Title

Yamaha has secured the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship Manufacturers’ Title at Estoril, adding another milestone to its long-standing history in the category and claiming its 12th Manufacturers’ Championship. The achievement marks Yamaha‘s second consecutive WorldSSP Manufacturers’ title, following its success in 2025.

Three riders have contributed points to Yamaha‘s 2026 championship tally: Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team), Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha), Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), and  Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) . Arenas has been Yamaha‘s highest-scoring rider so far this season, with the Spanish rider claiming three race victories aboard the YZF-R9. Now crowned WorldSSP Champion, Arenas helped AS BLU CRU Racing Team and Yamaha complete a clean sweep of the Riders’, Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships, with all three titles secured in Race 1 at Estoril.

 

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Albert Arenas clinches 2026 World Supersport Championship. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Yamaha‘s first WorldSSP Manufacturers’ Championship came in 1999, the inaugural season of the category, and the Japanese manufacturer has remained a constant presence in the championship ever since. More than two decades later, Yamaha‘s YZF-R9 has delivered another Manufacturers’ title, continuing the manufacturer’s successful legacy in WorldSSP.

Michael van Zomeren, Marketing & Motorsport Director, Yamaha Motor Europe: “A huge congratulations to Albert Arenas on securing the WorldSSP title in his very first attempt! It has been an exemplary season for him. The R9’s continued success in the FIM Supersport World Championship further underlines its position as the leading middleweight Supersport machine. Winning the title in its first season was a huge statement, but to come back and defend the Riders’ and Manufacturers’ crowns makes that achievement even more significant and further demonstrates the capability of the R9 as a complete Supersport package.

Credit must go to our teams, AS BLU CRU Racing, Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing and GMT94 Yamaha, and their riders for their hard work, commitment and determination throughout the season. A big congratulations also goes to our Motorsport Division for all their hard work in keeping the R9 at the top of the WorldSSP standings, and for putting together a rider line-up that has delivered such an incredible result.”

WorldSSP: Albert Arenas Clinches 2026 Title

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WorldSSP: Albert Arenas Clinches 2026 Title

The Spanish rookie secured his second World Championship, six years after his 2020 Moto3™ title. 

Albert Arenas has secured the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the Circuito Estoril, adding to his 2020 Moto3™ crown and becoming only the second rider, after Sandro Cortese, to win world titles in both categories.

Arenas also joins an elite group of riders to win the WorldSSP title in their rookie season immediately after competing in Moto2™, following Sandro Cortese (2018), Andrea Locatelli (2020) and Dominique Aegerter (2021).

Arenas took control of the championship early in the season, moving into the lead at the opening round after securing his first WorldSSP victory in Race 2 at Phillip Island. The title battle remained closely contested, with Jaume Masia taking over at the top of the standings before Arenas reclaimed the championship lead in Hungary. From there, the AS BLU CRU Racing Team rider maintained his advantage through the remainder of the campaign before sealing the title at the Tissot Estoril Round Round.

With three races remaining, Arenas holds a 89-point advantage over his closest challenger, Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory). His title-winning campaign has so far included 3 victories, and 16 podium finishes, underlining his immediate impact in his first WorldSSP season.

 

Albert Arenas, AS BLU CRU Racing Team: “It has been super special to come up and start from Race 1, get the first victory, then fight for the lead of the championship and be able to be so consistent. It feels so good and so special to give this title to my team. They did an incredible job throughout the whole season, and it’s amazing to see the hard work they’ve put in, also for Yamaha. I’m super happy about the achievement and, of course, we have three more races and we’ll focus 100% on trying to deliver more performance, but it was a nice, nice championship.”

 

 

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Albert Arenas at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

 

A second World Championship

Arenas first made his mark in international competition in 2011 before progressing through the European Moto3™ Championship and into the Moto3™ World Championship.

During five seasons in Moto3™, Arenas collected four victories and eight podium finishes, culminating in his first World Championship title in 2020. He moved to Moto2™ the following year and spent five seasons in the intermediate class before making the switch to WorldSSP for 2026.

His move to the production-based championship immediately reignited his title-winning form. After taking his first WorldSSP victory at Phillip Island, Arenas established himself as a consistent front-runner and ultimately became a World Champion once again in his rookie campaign.

 

 

ALBERT ARENAS – WORLDSSP STATS

  • 3 wins
  • 16 podiums
  • 2 poles
  • 364 points
  • 2nd World Championship (2026 WorldSSP, 2020 Moto3™)

WorldSBK: Results From Race One In Portugal

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WorldSBK: Results From Race One In Portugal

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega won the Superbike World Championship race on Saturday at Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Aruba.it Racing – Ducati teammate Iker Lecuona was second, followed by Motocorsa Racing’s Alberto Surra, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s Miguel Oliveira and Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team’s Alex Lowes.

 

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WorldSSP: Results From Race One In Portugal

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WorldSSP: Results From Race One In Portugal

PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Tom Booth-Amos won the World Supersport race at Circuito Estoril. PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Oli Bayliss was second, followed by Kawasaki WorldSSP Team’s Jeremy Alcoba, AS BLU CRU Racing Team’s Albert Arenas and GMT94 Yamaha’s Lucas Mahias.

 

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WorldSBK: Bulega On Pole In Portugal

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WorldSBK: Bulega On Pole In Portugal

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega took the Superbike World Championship pole position on Saturday at Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Teammate Iker Lecuona was second, followed by Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team’s Alex Lowes, Motocorsa Racing’s Alberto Surra and ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s Miguel Oliveira.

 

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WorldSBK: A. Lowes Tops Final Practice In Portugal

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WorldSBK: A. Lowes Tops Final Practice In Portugal

Alex Lowes led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini on spec Pirelli tires, the Brit covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track in 1:34.740 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Nicolo Bulega was second-best with a 1:34.823 on his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R and Alberto Surra was third with a 1:34.864 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Home Hero Miguel Oliveira got fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a time of 1:34.903.

American Garrett Gerloff was 9th with a time of 1:35.475 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

Danilo Petrucci was 12th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 2:35.614.

 

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WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Saturday Warmup

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WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Saturday Warmup

EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory’s Valentin Debise was fastest in the Supersport World Championship warmup at Circuito Estoril in Portugal on Saturday. Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing’s Can Oncu was second, followed by PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Oli Bayliss, AS BLU CRU Racing Team’s Albert Arenas and GMT94 Yamaha’s Roberto Garcia.

 

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Mandalika (Video Added)

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Mandalika (Video Added)

Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on Michelin control tires, the seven-time MotoGP World Champion won the 13-lap race by 0.509 second.

Ai Ogura was the runner-up on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.

Fabio Di Giannantonio finished third on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Jorge Martin crossed the finish line fourth on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.

Alex Marquez got fifth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 343 points, 4 ahead of Jorge Martin who has 339 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 284 points.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP”

Marc Marquez wins dramatic Mandalika Sprint, Martin loses the lead after rollercoaster ride to fourth. The #93 emerges victorious in Indonesia, with Turn 1 drama for Bezzecchi and a dramatic Saturday afternoon for Martin seeing a new championship leader take over on top.

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) takes home gold on Saturday at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, taking the lead in the Championship after a dramatic Tissot Sprint saw early leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) drop back, run off and then come home fourth. That was after Turn 1 drama off the start that sidelined Marco Bezzechi (Aprilia Racing) and polesitter Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), changing the game early on after lights out.

Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) took second on the Sprint podium after escaping the drama early on, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) taking third.

 

 

 

LIGHTS OUT, DRAMA ON

There was immediate drama at Turn 1 as Fernandez vs Bezzecchi started as a drag race and then became a crunch, with Marc Marquez and Di Giannantonio both heading up the inside too. The top four all headed slightly wide and then the knock on effect saw Diggia sitting up make Marc Marquez sit up and then Bezzecchi left with nowhere to go, crashing out alongside polesitter Fernandez. Riders ok. As all that was happening, Martin carved around the apex and took the lead, in position to stake a strong claim on the 12 points for the win.

Behind him, Marc Marquez was holding second, with emerging in third ahead of Diggia after the #49 had slotted back in in fourth, defending it from Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).

 

 

 

DUEL AT THE FRONT?

As the laps ticked down, it seemed a duel at the front as the #93 loomed large behind race leader Martin, but the Aprilia got the hammer down and started to build a gap, well over a second clear. But then drama suddenly as the #89 sat up with 4 laps to go, losing more than two seconds in the lap and watching Marquez take over in the lead.

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was given a long lap for track limits, dropping him off the back of Diggia, Ogura and the podium fight. Martin slotted back in just ahead of the Japanese rider in that battle, but then the #89 started to reel in Sprint leader Marc Marquez once more. With three to go, the Aprilia was homing in and target locked on the leading Ducati – but he was bringing company.

Suddenly, the pendulum then swung back. As the title gap hovered at a single point, Martin was wide and off the circuit as he was forced into a save at Turn 15 – dropping out of the podium fight and leaving Ogura and Di Giannantonio to chase down the #93. The #89 was back in fourth.

THE LAST PUSH TO THE LINE

The metres were ticking down at the front but Ogura gave it a good run. The #79 halved the gap on the final lap then couldn’t quite make it to striking distance, leaving Marc Marquez to cross the line for his first Sprint win at Mandalika. Ogura’s P2 moves him to within a point of Acosta in fourth in the title fight, with Di Giannantonio completing the Saturday podium.

Then comes Martin. After leading the way and convincingly pulling away, dropping back and then ultimately losing out on the rostrum late on, the gap is now four points – and it’s now in favour of Marc Marquez at the top.

Alex Marquez takes P5 in some fresh air, with Acosta completing the top six after that Long Lap penalty for track limits. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), the 2025 GP winner here, slots into P7 ahead of Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and the scorer of the final point: Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

That’s it from Sprint Saturday, but there’s plenty more to come on Sunday. Marc Marquez now leads the Championship by four points ahead of Martin – and a win takes 25 the 20 for second place. It can all change again tomorrow, with more laps, Bezzechi and Fernandez back in business, and another rollercoaster ready to race.

Join us at 15:00 (UTC +8) for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia!

FULL RESULTS – the MotoGP TISSOT SPRINT from MANDALIKA

Moto3: Maximo Quiles – Meet The 2026 Moto3 World Champion

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Maximo Quiles clinches 2026 Moto3 World Championship. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

The #28 seals the deal with a win – get to know the newest Moto3 World Champion and future Moto2 star after a landmark season. 

Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) is the 2026 Moto3 World Champion! The #28 has shown incredible pace and expert racecraft all season to secure the crown, sealing the deal with a stylish win at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. He’s only the fourth rider in history to ever win a Championship – in any class – with five races remaining, alongside Marc Marquez, Giacomo Agostini and Mike Hailwood.

 

A STAR IN THE MAKING

Quiles, born in 2008, began his racing career at a young age, making headlines on minibikes before climbing through the Spanish ranks. The #28’s talent was clear, as he found himself in the MotoJunior paddock, making his European Cup debut in 2021. Incredible. The only word that comes close to describing his rookie season. Three victories, five podiums and plenty of encouraging signs. Backing that pace up the following two seasons, Quiles returned to the top step in 2022 before setting up a title attack in 2023. The Spanish star joined Aspar, winning five times and proving he was the real deal; the #28 took the 2023 European Cup crown.

There was a change of scenery in 2024 as he made the step up to the Moto3 Junior World Championship. Quiles impressed instantly, winning at the season finale and clinching third in the standings. Alongside his efforts in the MotoJunior paddock, he raced in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for three seasons. Finishing third in the Championship on two occasions and picking up seven wins from his time in the class, Quiles’ name wasn’t far from the headlines. Aspar had seen enough, signing the #28 for the 2025 season – Quiles was Moto3 World Championship bound.

 

 

 

ROOKIE SENSATION

His rookie campaign was nothing short of incredible. His season didn’t get underway until COTA, with Quiles initially being too young to race in the opening two rounds. P5 on debut before a training crash forced the rookie to miss two rounds, returning in France. It didn’t take long for the ball to get rolling either, with Quiles earning podiums at Silverstone and Aragon before a maiden win at Mugello. Ending 2025 with three wins, nine podiums and two pole positions was an impressive addition to his CV, and set up a title attack…

 

 

 

QUILES’ CROWNING MOMENT

2026 couldn’t have started much better for Quiles, winning four of the opening six races and standing on the podium a further two times. Further wins in Hungary and Assen only upped his Championship momentum – bringing his lead to 104 points – as we reached the summer break in Germany. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the title leader, crashing in Q2 at Silverstone and sitting out the remainder of the weekend after a collarbone break.

His comeback and response? Winning the next round at MotorLand Aragon to make his intentions clear – the title attack wasn’t over. Quiles carried his incredible form to Misano and Austria, making it three consecutive race wins, extending his lead to 131 points and setting up his first match point in Japan. His future might already be decided, with the Spanish sensation confirming the move to Moto2 next season, but his mission in Moto3 wasn’t over yet.

The deal wasn’t sealed just yet though. A second place in Motegi, under the pressure of his first match point, was impressive – but closest title rival David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) made a stunning last stand to make Quiles wait for it.

The #28’s moment in the spotlight then finally arrived at the Indonesian GP. Quiles was right at the front from the off, escaped a huge group scuffle for the podium and kept it calm to the line for his 10th win of the season, crowning himself 2026 Moto3 World Champion.

Congratulations, Maximo!

Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Mandalika

Mandalika International Street Circuit. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Mandalika International Street Circuit, in Lombok, Indonesia. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Maximo Quiles won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Using his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 2.994 seconds.

David Almansa was the runner-up on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte was third, 5.156 seconds behind race winner Quiles.

Matteo Bertelle crossed the finish line fourth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.

Rico Salmela got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.

Maximo Quiles leads the championship with 351 points, 132 ahead of David Almansa who has 219 points. Brian Uriarte is third with 203 points.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Quiles crowned Moto3 World Champion with Mandalika victory. The sensational 18-year-old is the latest young talent to life the World Championship with a stunning five rounds to spare. 

The Championship race is over as victory for Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) secured the World Champion for the Spaniard. A glittering campaign of ten wins so far, he led from Lap 2 onwards, pulled out an advantage and never looked back for one of his most dominant wins of the season ahead of nearest challenger David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo).

From P2 on the grid it was a perfect launch to grab the holeshot for Almansa whilst Quiles was already into P2 on Lap 1. However, it was a barnstorming second lap that saw the gloves really come off, with Quiles in the lead as Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) battled his way into the podium places. The rough and tumble was starting to fragment the group and Almansa was the rider who was paying the price; with title rival Quiles leading, Almansa was down to P8.

On Lap 3, it was Grand Prix done for Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) who crashed at Turn 5, whilst teammate Leo Rammerstorfer joined him in a separate incident. Further round the lap, Ryota Ogiwara (CODE Motorsports) came to grief whilst back in the lead pack, Almansa was back into P2 by Lap 5. A mistake by Quiles at Turn 16 gave the chasing pack hope, the gap to chief title rival Almansa down to 1.6s.

Half GP distance complete and things had started to spread out with Quiles 1.5s clear of Almansa, Fernandez and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who in-turn were 1.6s clear of Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3). On Lap 11, disaster for Carpe who tagged the back of Fernandez and crashed at Turn 10 and although the #31 could continue, he was back in the group behind and then made a mistake at Turn 2 a lap later. More drama at the end of the lap, this time for Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower) who crashed at Turn 16 but was able to rejoin.

Lap 14 and two seconds out front, Champion-designate Quiles picked up a track limits warning, the #28 had no room for error. With a 2.8s advantage with two laps to go though, he had the margin to relax and keep it wheels in line, despite Almansa’s efforts.

Across the line and doing it in the most Quiles style possible, the Championship leader became the World Champion with a tenth victory of the season and with five rounds remaining. A magnificent campaign going to a deserving World Champion whilst Almansa was a solid second and strengthens his grasp on P2 overall. Third went the way of Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) after the Spaniard pounced to pass Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) on the final lap.

 

 

 

Maximo Quiles: meet the 2026 Moto3 World Champion!

Salmela matched his career-best result in fifth ahead of home-hero Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia), whereas Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) resisted teammate Fernandez for P7 at the line but due to a shortcut at Turn 9, was given a Long Lap Penalty equivalent so was P8 in the end. Joel Esteban (LEVELUP-MTA) was ninth whilst Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) completed the top ten.

Quiles taking the title with five rounds remaining puts him in an exclusive club of riders who have done that across all classes. Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini and Marc Marquez were the only three that had managed it but now, Maximo Quiles’ name is part of a unique club of riders.

The title race is done but with five rounds still to go, plenty of battles remain in 2026!

Moto3 Grand Prix of Indonesia results

Yamaha Secures 2026 WorldSSP Manufacturers’ Title

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Roberto Garcia (37), Can Oncu (61) and Lucas Mahias (94) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Yamaha has secured the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship Manufacturers’ Title at Estoril, adding another milestone to its long-standing history in the category and claiming its 12th Manufacturers’ Championship. The achievement marks Yamaha‘s second consecutive WorldSSP Manufacturers’ title, following its success in 2025.

Three riders have contributed points to Yamaha‘s 2026 championship tally: Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team), Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha), Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), and  Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) . Arenas has been Yamaha‘s highest-scoring rider so far this season, with the Spanish rider claiming three race victories aboard the YZF-R9. Now crowned WorldSSP Champion, Arenas helped AS BLU CRU Racing Team and Yamaha complete a clean sweep of the Riders’, Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships, with all three titles secured in Race 1 at Estoril.

 

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Albert Arenas clinches 2026 World Supersport Championship. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Yamaha‘s first WorldSSP Manufacturers’ Championship came in 1999, the inaugural season of the category, and the Japanese manufacturer has remained a constant presence in the championship ever since. More than two decades later, Yamaha‘s YZF-R9 has delivered another Manufacturers’ title, continuing the manufacturer’s successful legacy in WorldSSP.

Michael van Zomeren, Marketing & Motorsport Director, Yamaha Motor Europe: “A huge congratulations to Albert Arenas on securing the WorldSSP title in his very first attempt! It has been an exemplary season for him. The R9’s continued success in the FIM Supersport World Championship further underlines its position as the leading middleweight Supersport machine. Winning the title in its first season was a huge statement, but to come back and defend the Riders’ and Manufacturers’ crowns makes that achievement even more significant and further demonstrates the capability of the R9 as a complete Supersport package.

Credit must go to our teams, AS BLU CRU Racing, Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing and GMT94 Yamaha, and their riders for their hard work, commitment and determination throughout the season. A big congratulations also goes to our Motorsport Division for all their hard work in keeping the R9 at the top of the WorldSSP standings, and for putting together a rider line-up that has delivered such an incredible result.”

WorldSSP: Albert Arenas Clinches 2026 Title

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Albert Arenas become the 2026 WorldSupersport Champion at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

The Spanish rookie secured his second World Championship, six years after his 2020 Moto3™ title. 

Albert Arenas has secured the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the Circuito Estoril, adding to his 2020 Moto3™ crown and becoming only the second rider, after Sandro Cortese, to win world titles in both categories.

Arenas also joins an elite group of riders to win the WorldSSP title in their rookie season immediately after competing in Moto2™, following Sandro Cortese (2018), Andrea Locatelli (2020) and Dominique Aegerter (2021).

Arenas took control of the championship early in the season, moving into the lead at the opening round after securing his first WorldSSP victory in Race 2 at Phillip Island. The title battle remained closely contested, with Jaume Masia taking over at the top of the standings before Arenas reclaimed the championship lead in Hungary. From there, the AS BLU CRU Racing Team rider maintained his advantage through the remainder of the campaign before sealing the title at the Tissot Estoril Round Round.

With three races remaining, Arenas holds a 89-point advantage over his closest challenger, Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory). His title-winning campaign has so far included 3 victories, and 16 podium finishes, underlining his immediate impact in his first WorldSSP season.

 

Albert Arenas, AS BLU CRU Racing Team: “It has been super special to come up and start from Race 1, get the first victory, then fight for the lead of the championship and be able to be so consistent. It feels so good and so special to give this title to my team. They did an incredible job throughout the whole season, and it’s amazing to see the hard work they’ve put in, also for Yamaha. I’m super happy about the achievement and, of course, we have three more races and we’ll focus 100% on trying to deliver more performance, but it was a nice, nice championship.”

 

 

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Albert Arenas at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

 

A second World Championship

Arenas first made his mark in international competition in 2011 before progressing through the European Moto3™ Championship and into the Moto3™ World Championship.

During five seasons in Moto3™, Arenas collected four victories and eight podium finishes, culminating in his first World Championship title in 2020. He moved to Moto2™ the following year and spent five seasons in the intermediate class before making the switch to WorldSSP for 2026.

His move to the production-based championship immediately reignited his title-winning form. After taking his first WorldSSP victory at Phillip Island, Arenas established himself as a consistent front-runner and ultimately became a World Champion once again in his rookie campaign.

 

 

ALBERT ARENAS – WORLDSSP STATS

  • 3 wins
  • 16 podiums
  • 2 poles
  • 364 points
  • 2nd World Championship (2026 WorldSSP, 2020 Moto3™)

WorldSBK: Results From Race One In Portugal

Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.
Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega won the Superbike World Championship race on Saturday at Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Aruba.it Racing – Ducati teammate Iker Lecuona was second, followed by Motocorsa Racing’s Alberto Surra, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s Miguel Oliveira and Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team’s Alex Lowes.

 

SBK Race One

WorldSSP: Results From Race One In Portugal

Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.
Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.

PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Tom Booth-Amos won the World Supersport race at Circuito Estoril. PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Oli Bayliss was second, followed by Kawasaki WorldSSP Team’s Jeremy Alcoba, AS BLU CRU Racing Team’s Albert Arenas and GMT94 Yamaha’s Lucas Mahias.

 

SSP Saturday Race

WorldSBK: Bulega On Pole In Portugal

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Nicolo Bulega (11). Photo courtesy Ducati.

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega took the Superbike World Championship pole position on Saturday at Circuito Estoril in Portugal. Teammate Iker Lecuona was second, followed by Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team’s Alex Lowes, Motocorsa Racing’s Alberto Surra and ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team’s Miguel Oliveira.

 

Results

WorldSBK: A. Lowes Tops Final Practice In Portugal

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Alex Lowes (22) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Alex Lowes led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 3 (FP3) Saturday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini on spec Pirelli tires, the Brit covered the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track in 1:34.740 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Nicolo Bulega was second-best with a 1:34.823 on his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R and Alberto Surra was third with a 1:34.864 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Home Hero Miguel Oliveira got fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a time of 1:34.903.

American Garrett Gerloff was 9th with a time of 1:35.475 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

Danilo Petrucci was 12th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 2:35.614.

 

FP3 WSBK

WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Saturday Warmup

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Valentin Debise (53). Photo courtesy ZXMOTO.

EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory’s Valentin Debise was fastest in the Supersport World Championship warmup at Circuito Estoril in Portugal on Saturday. Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing’s Can Oncu was second, followed by PTR Triumph Factory Racing’s Oli Bayliss, AS BLU CRU Racing Team’s Albert Arenas and GMT94 Yamaha’s Roberto Garcia.

 

Estoril SSP warmup

MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Mandalika (Video Added)

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Fabio Di Giannantonio (49), Marc Marquez (93), Marco Bezzecchi (72), Jorge Martin (89) and Raul Fernandez (25) at the start of the Sprint Race at Estoril. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on Michelin control tires, the seven-time MotoGP World Champion won the 13-lap race by 0.509 second.

Ai Ogura was the runner-up on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.

Fabio Di Giannantonio finished third on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Jorge Martin crossed the finish line fourth on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.

Alex Marquez got fifth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 343 points, 4 ahead of Jorge Martin who has 339 points. Marco Bezzecchi is third with 284 points.

 

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Marc Marquez wins dramatic Mandalika Sprint, Martin loses the lead after rollercoaster ride to fourth. The #93 emerges victorious in Indonesia, with Turn 1 drama for Bezzecchi and a dramatic Saturday afternoon for Martin seeing a new championship leader take over on top.

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) takes home gold on Saturday at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, taking the lead in the Championship after a dramatic Tissot Sprint saw early leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) drop back, run off and then come home fourth. That was after Turn 1 drama off the start that sidelined Marco Bezzechi (Aprilia Racing) and polesitter Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), changing the game early on after lights out.

Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) took second on the Sprint podium after escaping the drama early on, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) taking third.

 

 

 

LIGHTS OUT, DRAMA ON

There was immediate drama at Turn 1 as Fernandez vs Bezzecchi started as a drag race and then became a crunch, with Marc Marquez and Di Giannantonio both heading up the inside too. The top four all headed slightly wide and then the knock on effect saw Diggia sitting up make Marc Marquez sit up and then Bezzecchi left with nowhere to go, crashing out alongside polesitter Fernandez. Riders ok. As all that was happening, Martin carved around the apex and took the lead, in position to stake a strong claim on the 12 points for the win.

Behind him, Marc Marquez was holding second, with emerging in third ahead of Diggia after the #49 had slotted back in in fourth, defending it from Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).

 

 

 

DUEL AT THE FRONT?

As the laps ticked down, it seemed a duel at the front as the #93 loomed large behind race leader Martin, but the Aprilia got the hammer down and started to build a gap, well over a second clear. But then drama suddenly as the #89 sat up with 4 laps to go, losing more than two seconds in the lap and watching Marquez take over in the lead.

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was given a long lap for track limits, dropping him off the back of Diggia, Ogura and the podium fight. Martin slotted back in just ahead of the Japanese rider in that battle, but then the #89 started to reel in Sprint leader Marc Marquez once more. With three to go, the Aprilia was homing in and target locked on the leading Ducati – but he was bringing company.

Suddenly, the pendulum then swung back. As the title gap hovered at a single point, Martin was wide and off the circuit as he was forced into a save at Turn 15 – dropping out of the podium fight and leaving Ogura and Di Giannantonio to chase down the #93. The #89 was back in fourth.

THE LAST PUSH TO THE LINE

The metres were ticking down at the front but Ogura gave it a good run. The #79 halved the gap on the final lap then couldn’t quite make it to striking distance, leaving Marc Marquez to cross the line for his first Sprint win at Mandalika. Ogura’s P2 moves him to within a point of Acosta in fourth in the title fight, with Di Giannantonio completing the Saturday podium.

Then comes Martin. After leading the way and convincingly pulling away, dropping back and then ultimately losing out on the rostrum late on, the gap is now four points – and it’s now in favour of Marc Marquez at the top.

Alex Marquez takes P5 in some fresh air, with Acosta completing the top six after that Long Lap penalty for track limits. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), the 2025 GP winner here, slots into P7 ahead of Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and the scorer of the final point: Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).

That’s it from Sprint Saturday, but there’s plenty more to come on Sunday. Marc Marquez now leads the Championship by four points ahead of Martin – and a win takes 25 the 20 for second place. It can all change again tomorrow, with more laps, Bezzechi and Fernandez back in business, and another rollercoaster ready to race.

Join us at 15:00 (UTC +8) for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia!

FULL RESULTS – the MotoGP TISSOT SPRINT from MANDALIKA

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