Manuel Gonzalez won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 22-lap race by 1.811 second.
Barry Baltus was the runner-up on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex and his teammate Aron Canet was third.
Diogo Moreira finished fourth on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
Jake Dixon took fifth on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 12th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
For the championship, Canet is 16 points behind his principal rival Gonzalez who has 111 points. Dixon is third with 77 points.
Gonzalez fends off Baltus for back-to-back victories. The World Championship leader extends his advantage with a wonderful win in France as Canet claims a hard-fought P3.
Earning back-to-back wins in Jerez and Le Mans? That’s exactly what Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) has done in the last two rounds as the #18 beats second place Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) at the Michelin Grand Prix of France. It was a dominant weekend for the Spaniard who extends his title chase lead over third place finisher Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) ahead of a trip to Silverstone.
Heading into the Dunlop chicane on the opening lap, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) shoved his Triumph powered Kalex machine up the inside of polesitter Gonzalez to grab an early lead, while both ELF Marc VDS Racing Team riders, Jake Dixon and Filip Salač, made great starts to climb up to P3 and P4 respectively. Baltus had dropped to P5 from the front row, with his teammate Aron Canet shuffled back to P10 from the second row.
On Lap 4, Gonzalez hit the front for the first time at Turn 9 as Baltus carved his way brilliantly to P3 to latch onto the back of Moreira. The Belgian was then through on the Brazilian at the start of Lap 8 and set his sights on race leader Gonzalez, as Canet continued his comeback – the #44 was P4 on Lap 12 after a slick move at Turn 3 on Dixon.
A big moment coming out of Turn 4 followed though for Canet while battling Moreira. The Spaniard was pinged out of the seat but managed to stay on board, but it was crucial ground lost – he was back behind both Moreira and Dixon.
Heading into the final five laps, Gonzalez began to stretch his legs as Baltus fell over 0.5s behind for the first time in a while. That did drop back to 0.4s though so fair play to Baltus, he was making the pre-race favourite work hard for a potential 25-pointer. In the end though, Gonzalez had just enough in his back pocket to fend off Baltus for victory in Le Mans, with Baltus finishing 1.8s behind the win but 4.3s ahead of the brilliant fight for the final podium spot.
Canet, after that moment, did win that battle ahead of Moriera and Dixon, with Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) finishing P6, 0.6s ahead of Salač. Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team) claimed P8 ahead of top rookie Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), a top job from the Spaniard, while Alonso Lopez (Folladore SpeedRS Racing) rounded out the top 10.
After a Long Lap penalty, David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) crossed the line in 11thahead of Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team), Sergio Garcia (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and the final point scorer, Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team).
Can anyone halt Gonzalez’s momentum next time out at Silverstone?
Jose Antonio Rueda won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Using his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 0.636 second.
Australian rider, Joel Kelso was the runner-up on his LevelUp-MTA KTM.
Spanish rider, David Muñoz was third on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM. Muñoz crossed the finish line second, but he was penalized one finishing position for irresponsible riding.
Rueda’s teammate, Alvaro Carpe finished the race fourth.
David Almansa on his Leopard Racing Honda crossed the finish line fifth and broke the KTM stranglehold at the top.
For the championship, Piqueras is 29 points behind his principal rival Rueda who has 116 points. Kelso is third with 77 points.
Rueda sweeps through to win as Muñoz vs Kelso brings late drama at Le Mans. The Moto3 race went down to a final corner attack – with Rueda in the perfect place at the perfect time.
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) has brought the victory backflip back to Le Mans! The #99 spent his Michelin Grand Prix of France moving through the front group to be sitting third on the final lap as drama hit in the duel up ahead. An aggressive attack from David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Intact GP) on then-leader Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) saw the two make contact and head wide – leaving Rueda to sweep through for the spoils.
Muñoz was penalized for the incident and demoted to third too, putting Kelso into second on the podium. For Rueda, it was already a chance to gain big in the standings too as key rival Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) crashed out mid-race.
Off the line it was rookie polesitter Max Quiles (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) vs Kelso for the lead, and the rookie held on for much of Lap 1 until Kelso took over in the final sector. From there, the Australian got his head down and did much of the leg work in the lead, with the Moto3™ concertina classic in full song.
Kelso, Muñoz, rookie Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Rueda is what it had boiled down to after the crash for Piqueras out the chasing pack, and then there was a sudden slide out for rookie Pini. That left a trio at the front with another rookie, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), on the chase – but the #83 couldn’t quite make up the gap as the laps ticked down.
Barring a couple of small mistakes, Kelso kept it near perfect at the front to hold on until the last lap, and there was no open door for Muñoz on the chase. But the #64 was determined to make one and went full send at the final corner complex – making contact with the Australian and both heading wide, leaving Rueda with a clear run round the final corner to the finish line.
Muñoz crossed the line second but was demoted to third for the move, putting Kelso into P2. Carpe took fourth just behind the podium-deciding shenanigans. The top five was completed by David Almansa (Leopard Racing) heading the second group, ahead of Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), Quiles as he faded slightly from the podium fight, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), the Argentine rookie completing the top ten for home team Tech3.
Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) were just off that group, with Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) and Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) completing the points. Pini rejoined and took P17, without points but with some good prestige after his impressive qualifying and race performance in France. Find full Moto3 race results from Le Mans here.
From Sarthe it’s over the channel to Silverstone now, with Rueda back in charge at the top of the standings and Piqueras the first of those who want to hit back. Join us for more in two weeks at the legendary Silverstone Circuit!
Cooper Webb Takes Supercross Championship, Chase Sexton Wins Salt Lake City Finale
Salt Lake City, Utah, (May 11, 2025) – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton grabbed his seventh win of the season with a statement ride inside Rice-Eccles Stadium at the final round of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Sexton elected to pull clear of the pack and dominate the race rather than employ tactics in an attempt to impact the points. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb took over the lead on the opening lap but eventually fell back to fourth place in a points preservation ride. Webb’s finish earned him enough points to win the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and enter the short list of just seven riders who have three or more premier class Supercross titles.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart got the crowd on its feet with a charge from a seventh-place start; Stewart reached the top three positions at the midpoint then broke through to second place in just a few laps. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper ran up front throughout the race and wrapped his Supercross season with his third-straight podium finish.
In the Dave Coombs Sr. 250SX East/West Showdown, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan grabbed the holeshot and was never challenged for the lead; this backs up his win the week before when he wrapped up the Western Divisional 250SX Class Championship. Behind Deegan, the three-rider fight for the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class Championship was settled with a wildly dramatic battle that saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle finish in third place to earn a consecutive Eastern Divisional 250SX Class title.
First place 450SX Class – Chase Sexton.
“A little bit too late, obviously. Cooper had an awesome season. You can’t take anything away from him. He’s such a good competitor. I knew tonight was going to be a long shot. Nine points [to make up], especially going up against a guy like him, it’s nearly impossible. I did the best I could, rode really well at the end of the season; obviously missed that one race win that I needed. But you know what, we rode really well, and can’t thank my team enough [and] the fans. And we’ll be back for outdoors and SMX. We’ve got two more championships to go after, so [we’ll] just try and build for next year, try and start off like this, and we’ll be in a good spot.” – Chase Sexton, when asked about his impressive speed in the final rounds of the season.
Second place 450SX Class – Malcolm Stewart.
“It was awesome. Of course, huge shout out to Cooper Webb. Winning the championship three times, that’s awesome. That a big accomplishment. And for me, Salt Lake City, I don’t know why, the fans just hype me up. I knew I had to give it everything I had. I wanted to get back up on the box. Last weekend stung a little bit, so I’m like, ‘You know what, I’m giving it everything I’ve got. This is the last race, round 17, so we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.’ And huge shout out the Rockstar Husqvarna group, my mom and dad, and I know my brother’s watching in the [broadcast] booth… It’s been one heck of a season and I’m so proud and thankful that I’ve been able to get up here another time, and like I said, [the] fans are awesome… [when asked what he said to Cooper Webb after the race] We keep that confidential. We don’t forget where we came from and at the end of the day he’s done a phenomenal job, so I’m going to keep it there.” – Malcolm Stewart
Third place 450SX Class – Justin Cooper
“Yeah, of course they’ve got the championship battle going on and me and Malcolm are having our own little points battle [for third overall in the championship]. So, a lot going on out there. It’s been a great end to the season. Three podiums in a row, so it’s definitely special for me. I don’t take those for granted, and huge congrats to my teammate on the championship. It’s been an awesome two years with [Webb], learning the ropes from him and getting my 450 career started. I look up to him as a role model and he’s an awesome teammate, so it’s always fun to – this year was cool, I actually battled with him some, and not just be a distant guy in the pack. So, learning it, and it’s fun to battle with these guys up front. It’s tough, everyone’s riding really well. Malcolm was definitely finding his stride out there; he was riding awesome tonight, [I had] not much for him… Third in the championship is really special for me, and we’ll take it into outdoors now.” – Justin Cooper, when asked about the past two races competing while his teammate battled for a title.
Fourth place 450SX Class – Cooper Webb (with members of the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team)
“[This third championship] means everything. You don’t know how many nights I’ve woken up just wanting to get this again. And I never thought I’d be here again, so never give up on yourself. Never cut yourself short. I’m not maybe the best, but man, when you put your mind to something [then] you get it done. I’ve got to give it up to the Good Lord, my wife, my family. Man, they push me to be the best every day. And Yamaha for giving me another opportunity; I knew I wasn’t done after those two [championships]. It feels freakin’ awesome, man. I just couldn’t do it without everyone involved, the whole Star team… I wasn’t supposed to line up this January [due to injury] and I did and here we are. It means the world. This may never happen again so I’m going to enjoy the [heck] out of it. Thank you to all these fans, great team, teammates, everyone. It’s just a relief. Never give up on yourself, kids!” – Cooper Webb (with members of the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team)
450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Malcolm Stewart, Chase Sexton, and Justin Cooper.Race_Result_450
The Dave Coombs Sr. 250SX East/West Showdown became an instant classic for the battle over the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class title which had three riders separated by only three points. When the gate dropped Haiden Deegan rocketed into the lead and ran away with it. Tom Vialle sat in second with the other Eastern Divisional contenders, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker, in fourth, and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire, in 14th. Along with Western Divisional rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer, the four riders threw down for an epic battle that saw several position changes, aggressive passes, and a take-out move that put both Hampshire and Hammaker on the ground. That crash allowed Vialle to slip past and pull the championship back when it had appeared lost. Hammaker made a charge but could not regain the time lost to Vialle. At the checkered flag Deegan cruised to his fourth win, Beaumer took second, and Vialle took third place and secured the 250SX Eastern Divisional Championship.
First place 250SX Class – Haiden Deegan.
“That was wild. I just heard bikes revving behind me, [I was] like, ‘Oh my God, they’re going at it!” I’d seen Seth for a second and then he was gone, and I was like, ‘Oh, no, they got into it.’ But congrats to Tom on the Championship, that’s super cool. And dude, the crowd was going wild. That was dope. Thank you to everyone, thank you to my fans for supporting me and my whole Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team, love you guys.” – Haiden Deegan
Second place 250SX Class – Julien Beaumer
“It was pretty wild having the three East title contenders going at it right next to me. I don’t know what to say, that was a wild one to be in the middle of, but I’m happy with my riding. My riding all day today was good, and we’re slowly getting better. I’m happy with where we’re at and I’m ready to put this fight into outdoors.” – Julien Beaumer
Third place 250SX Class – Tom Vialle (with members of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team)
“I had a great start. My first five or six laps were actually really good. I was feeling good, and I was like, ‘Okay, this is mine.’ And [then] I started to make a few mistakes and Seth and RJ got me. They got a little gap, and my only chance was that… if something happened [to Hammaker and Hampshire], and that’s what happened tonight. I feel like that was all year, the whole Championship has been up and down, and I could capitalize tonight, and I’m really pumped.” – Tom Vialle
Fourth place 250SX Class – Seth Hammaker
“It was a great season. Came up a little short, that one’s a bummer when you get that close. That was a crazy race. Got off to a decent start and just chaos from there. Got around Tom, [I] had a little more pace than him at the beginning. And then Juju [Beaumer], [I] got round him but then he kind of ran it in on me and, you know, teammate thing. Just wasn’t really expecting it, shouldn’t have left the door open, I guess. Then RJ was coming in hot in that corner before the finish line, just took us both down. And yeah, [I] just tried to fight all the way to the end to get Tom. We got close, but second place is going to do this season. Huge shout out to everybody, my whole team. I really wanted to get this one done for them but, you know, I’ll be back… Gonna work hard for outdoors, keep this season of building going, and congrats to Tom.” – Seth Hammaker
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) Julien Beaumer, Haiden Deegan, and Tom Vialle.
In attendance was the Olympic gold medalist in the 2022 Beijing Olympics’ Women’s 500M speed skating, Erin Jackson. “I was here last year and had a blast and had to come back.” Then she told of her track-walk experience, which has recently become available to the public through Supercross’ VIP Experiences, “That was awesome. I got my white shoes a little bit dirty, but other than that it was super cool. The jumps are just so much bigger than they seem from up here [in the stands]. It was really cool to get to walk up and down all the different features out there. I had a great time.”
With another thrilling season of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship completed, the racers now face the 11-round AMA Pro Motocross season this summer. In September, points from both the Supercross and motocross championships will be combined to seed the top 20 racers from each class into the SMX World Championship. All points will be reset to zero, then each rider will be awarded single-event points for their seeded position before entering the SMX World Championship. Riders who fall outside of the top 20 spots, but within the top 30, will have a chance to compete in the SMX Rounds via a Last Chance Qualifier at each event. To earn the title of SMX World Champion, riders will earn points through two Playoff Rounds and one SMX World Championship. Points at each Round increase; Playoff 1 (Concord, N.C. on September 6th) awards points equal a Supercross Main Event finish, Playoff 2 (St. Louis, Mo. on September 13th) doubles the points payout, and points will be triple those of a standard event at the finale in Las Vegas on September 20th.
Peacock will stream every moto of the AMA Pro Motocross season as well as each SMX World Championship event live and on-demand. Select motocross races will also be available on NBC and USA Network. Every SMX World Championship event will be available live on Peacock as well as on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels in both English and Spanish broadcasts. International live coverage can be found outside of the US through the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) with live coverage of each round in English, Spanish and French. Live audio coverage can be heard for each race on NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85. Select SMX World Championship rounds will also be available on NBC and USA Network.
Tickets are already on sale now for the AMA Pro Motocross season as well as all three SMX World Championship events. For tickets, event information, race results, and more please go to supermotocross.com.
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on Michelin control tires, the six-time World Champion won the 13-lap race by 0.530 second.
Alex Marquez was the runner-up on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
His teammate and rookie, Fermin Aldeguer finished third.
Poleman Fabio Quartararo was fourth on his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP YZF-M1.
Maverick Viñales crossed the finish line fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.
Two-time World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia crashed his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
For the championship, Alex Marquez is 2 points behind his principal rival Marc Marquez who has 151 points. Bagnaia is third with 120 points.
Marc Marquez makes it six after battling Quartararo for Le Mans Sprint win. It was an epic opening encounter in MotoGP as the #93 returns to the top of the standings – but he had to work hard for it.
Pure emotion, adrenaline and excitement, the 2025 Michelin® Grand Prix of France still has the main day to entertain but Saturday’s stunning on-track action left plenty of goosebumps. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) vs Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), the fight we wanted to see, the fight we got. The #93 came out on top to become the first rider with six consecutive Sprint wins but the stat itself isn’t the entire story as BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP celebrate a double Saturday podium with Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer.
OPENING STAGES: Quartararo revels for home crowd
Grabbing the holeshot, Marc Marquez got to the fast Turn 2 first but ran wide, allowing home star and polesitter Quartararo to hit the front and launch away in the early stages. It was an early exit for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), as the rider P3 in the standings crashed at Turn 3 on Lap 2, despite a great start up from P6 to P4. Elsewhere, a miserable start for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), who ran off into the gravel; he was able to rejoin the action but way out of points contention.
As Lap 4 ended, there was another crasher, this time Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) at Turn 9; he remounted but entered the pits. Meanwhile, at the start of Lap 6, Marquez made his first attempt to try and lead the Sprint at Turn 3 but ran wide, allowing ‘El Diablo’ to get back through on the cutback. However, he wasn’t as fortunate at Turn 8, with Marc able to squeeze down the inside and not allow any retaliation from the Frenchman.
MORE BATTLES: Alex Marquez and Aldeguer come to the fore
At the start of Lap 8 and now heading towards the final third, there was no way for Quartararo to resist the #73 of Alex Marquez, who blasted by on the way up to Turn 2. Now the #20’s attention was moving towards Marquez’s teammate Aldeguer, once again having a sensational weekend in his rookie season. He found a way ahead for P3 at Turn 3 but not willing to relinquish a top three at home, Quartararo struck back at Turn 6 with contact between the two. Not backing down, the #54 responded with equal force, shoving Quartararo back to fourth at Turn 7.
THE FINAL MOMENTS: Acosta in late drama as Marc makes his mark
There was a last lap battle between the KTM duo of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), with the #12 attack ‘El Tiburon’ into Turn 3 but unable to make it work. Then, the unthinkable on the final lap at Turn 13, as Acosta fell all of his own accord, denying himself of a first top five in the Sprints this season.
Out front, it was dreamland for Marc, who became the first rider to win six consecutive Sprints, retaking the Championship lead from his brother by two points, with Alex taking second as the brothers once again locked out the top two places. In third, a mighty first Sprint rostrum for Aldeguer, who was one of the fastest riders in the closing stages, so keep an eye out for him in the Grand Prix. Quartararo was a determined fourth, whilst Viñales completed the top five courtesy of Acosta’s last fall.
Sixth place gave another reason for the home crowd to cheer as Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) came through from P11, pipping Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), who likewise climbed the order from P17 to P7. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) grabbed his first Sprint points since COTA in 2023. The last point went to Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), denying Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) who rounded out the top ten.
That sets us up very nicely for the main event tomorrow. Tune in at 14:00 local time to see how the French GP unfolds!
Manuel Gonzalez was the man to beat during Moto2 World qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. The Spaniard topped qualifying session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex, Gonzalez navigated the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) course in 1:34.315, breaking his 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.744 he set yesterday during the practice session.
Barry Baltus was second-best with a 1:34.642 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
Diogo Moreira claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.654 on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts crossed the finish line 22nd with a lap tine of 1:35.374 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Gonzalez throws down the gauntlet to head Baltus and Moreira in France. The grid is set and it’s the #18 on top as Canet and Dixon look to launch strong from Row 2.
Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) had continued his run of poles in style at the Michelin Grand Prix of France, the Championship leader putting in a number of times good enough for the top to remain unchallenged at the end of Q2. In second and third it’s a couple of late charges for glory for Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) in P2 and Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) completing the front row.
Baltus put in a stunner near the start of Q1 to near-guarantee his graduation to the fight for pole, and the Belgian then sat out the last few minutes content to remain unchallenged – and he was. Only by 0.052 in the end though as David Alonso (CFMoto Inde Aspar Team) moved up into second late on, joined by Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI) in Q2.
Once Q2 was underway, it was a familiar name on top: Gonzalez. After Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) set one new lap record, his arch rival had a response and, it would turn out, three of them. The #18 put in a trio of laps good enough for pole, ultimately keeping a gap of over three tenths at the top.
Second was decided late on in a flurry of final challenges, with Baltus steaming through into second place and Moreira then stealing third too. Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) also impressed to take over in fourth, with one final place demotion coming in for Dixon as he was pushed down to sixth by Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) in P5.
Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) heads Row 3 ahead of Alonso Lopez (Folladore SpeedRS Team) and teammate Celestino Vietti, with Ortola taking his first top ten in Moto2 in P10, and via Q1. Find full results from Moto2 qualifying at Le Mans here.
Will Gonzalez extend his lead, can Canet and Dixon strike back? Or will the newer podium contenders find form again in France? Tune in on Sunday to find out!
The rookie, Maximo Quiles earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM on Pirelli control tires, Quiles topped the 26-rider field with a lap time of 1:39.947.
Guido Pini was second-best with a time of 1:40.036 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.
Joel Kelso, piloting his LevelUp-MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.045.
Quiles back with a bang for maiden pole ahead of Pini and Kelso. The rookies steal the spotlight in France with a 1-2 as qualifying sets the stage for a classic on Sunday.
He stunned on debut in COTA and now he’s back from injury, Maximo Quiles only continues to impress. The CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team rider is on pole for only the second Grand Prix he’s contested, heading a rookie 1-2 ahead of Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP’s Guido Pini. Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) continues his frontrunning form to complete the front row.
It was a tense duel in Q1 as Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was leading the way but crashed with three minutes of the session remaining, meaning he was vulnerable in the closing stages. There was no reason to worry though as he stayed top, ahead of a late-charging Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse), replacement rider Vicente Perez (LEVELUP-MTA) and Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team), denying Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) by just 0.015s.
Once we were into Q2 to decide pole, after the opening run it was Quiles on top on his return, and with quite a gap as the rookie returned to qualifying with a bang. After nearly taking pole on his first GP appearance in the Americas GP, this time he got the job done as no one could deny him.
Kelso was up into second with his penultimate flying lap but there was a mega lap incoming from Pini, taking over in P2, making it two debutants up top as Kelso adds the experience on the front row in third.
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) heads up the second row ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) with a season-best qualifying and David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), completing the second row.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) took a very strong P7 on his team’s home turf, ahead of Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo), who continues to look for the form with which he dominated at Jerez. David Almansa (Leopard Racing) and Carraro complete the top ten, denying Japanese duo Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), leaving them in P11 and P12 respectively.
Can Quiles take that maiden podium or win? Will Pini upset the fight for the rookie spotlight? Or will the likes of Rueda and Piqueras hit back once the lights go out? We’ll find out on Sunday!
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ announce new global racing series launching in 2026. New Harley-Davidson championship series will race at six MotoGP weekends, pairing one of the world’s most iconic brands with the most exciting sport on Earth.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP are launching a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Debuting in 2026, the series connects the passionate Harley-Davidson community across the US to the most exciting sport on Earth: MotoGP.
The twelve-race series will race at six Grands Prix across Europe and North America, with riders battling it out on race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles in two races per round. The grid is expected to comprise six to eight teams, each fielding two riders –supported by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing.
American Kyle Wyman (33) won on his factory-team Harley-Davidson Bagger last weekend at Road Atlanta. Wyman posted on Facebook “Today it is announced a three-year deal to feature a @harleydavidson spec series. There will be 6 rounds in 2026, with plans to expand the series for 2027-2028.” Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Former MotoGP racer Bradley Smith (38) now races a Bagger in the MotoAmerica Series for the factory Harley-Davidson team. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
“This is a bold new step for Harley-Davidson’s global racing ambitions. Harley-Davidson has been pioneering performance on and off the road since our beginnings over 120 years ago. Most recently, we’ve showcased performance through our racing at the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series and through performance differentiated product such as our new CVO RR motorcycle and our CVO Road Glide ST. We’ve seen how performance has resonated with riders and fans, and we know that they’re keen for more,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “With this new series, we’re excited to bring a new form of racing to the world stage. Not only is this a bold and new chapter for our brand, celebrating our heritage while pushing into the future, but it will add an amazing spectacle to the greatest motorcycle show in the world.”
“This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. “We offer a truly international platform for Harley-Davidson to expand their global reach, and Harley-Davidson is perfectly placed to join us in bringing our sport to new audiences as we team up with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands in the US. This partnership has big potential for both our strategies and will deliver a real spectacle for fans, bringing a completely new flavour to the Grand Prix weekends where the series will compete.”
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP: From left to right, Dorna Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta; Harley-Davidson Chairman, President & CEO Jochen Zeitz; Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta; former MotoGP racer and now MotoAmerica Bagger racer Bradley Smith; MotoAmerica Bagger racer Kyle Wyman; and Harley-Davidson MotoAmerica factory team boss Jason Kehl. MotoGP photo.
More details, including the calendar and how fans will be able to watch and stay up to date, will be revealed soon. Those looking to join the growing field or explore sponsorship and media opportunities can contact [email protected].
MotoGP Legend Randy Mamola wheelies a Harley-Davidson Road Glide King of The Baggers racebike at Barcelona during a demo last November. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Fabio Quartararo claimed pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on the dry 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, Frenchman turned a 1:29.324. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marc Marquez’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:29.855 he set yesterday during practice session.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:29.442 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, and Alex Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:29.571 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Desmosedici GP24.
Row-two qualifiers included A.Marquez’s teammate, Fermin Aldeguer (1:29.776), Maverick Viñales on his Red Bull KTM Tech 3 RC16 (1:30.023) and Francesco Bagnaia on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 (1:30.047).
Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd. Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: ‘El Diablo’ does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
He’s only gone and done it again. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) left nothing on the table to make it back-to-back pole positions at the Michelin Grand Prix of France, taking a third pole at Le Mans and setting a new record with a 1:29.324. That forces Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) to settle for second for a second Grand Prix in a row, with Championship leader Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completing the front row.
Q1 SCRAP: fine margins as the fans get what they want
As usual, the first hurdle for those unable to get into the top ten in Practice yesterday was Q1 but the session wasn’t without dramas. There was a red flag after Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) fell at Turn 9 but he was OK, it was the bike needing some extra time to be retrieved as it revved on. By the time the session got back underway, it was close at the summit but Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) went top with less than three minutes remaining, ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team). Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) charged late on but missed out on a Q2 spot by 0.010s, with the top five covered by just 0.080s. However, moving through, Zarco got part one done, with Fernandez into Q2 for the first time since Thailand.
Q2 THRILLER: a late twist with a home star shining
With two Frenchmen into Q2, there were always going to be fireworks to decide pole. A new lap record was set as Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) obliterated his Practice time from Friday with a 1:29.442 in his first run, holding over three tenths over Quartararo who moved onto a provisional front row slot ahead of Championship leader Alex Marquez. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was down in P11 as he struggled again to make progress up the grid.All eyes were now on the second run for riders but surely there was no catching Marc Marquez on top, despite Fermin Aldeguer’s (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) best attempts, going P2 before he crashed at Turn 3. He wasn’t the only crasher as Zarco fell at Turn 8 having put himself in P6 before having his lap time deleted. Alex Marquez was on a strong lap too with less than 90 seconds left on the clock, demoting his teammate to take P2.
DON’T DISCOUNT FABIO: ‘El Diablo’ stuns in front of huge home crowd
Despite Marc Marquez looking near certain for pole, there was no guarantee in Quartararo’s mind, as the #20 pulled out a heroic lap to snatch a home pole and deny the #93 for a second consecutive Grand Prix. The crowd went crazy as for the first time since 2021, it’s back-to-back poles for ‘El Diablo’, ahead of the Marquez brothers: Marc in P2 and Alex P3. Heading up the second row and missing out on a career-first front row, Aldeguer still makes it a personal best on the grid, whilst Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) is on the second row for the third straight GP in P5. Bagnaia also made up some ground to bag sixth and will need a fast start to have a say on the podium battle. That has been a speciality, however.
CHASING FROM BEHIND: Bezzecchi heads up third row
On the third row, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was the best of the Aprilia riders whilst Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) has his eyes on a prize from the middle of the third row. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) crashed on his final flying lap so will go from ninth, with Raul Fernandez completing the top ten, his second of the season in qualifying. Joining him on the fourth row, Zarco and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), with the latter struggling in the 15-minute shootout.Check out the full results from MotoGP qualifying at Le Mans HERE. And then come back for the first showdown of the weekend at 15:00 (UTC +2)! You can hear the crowd already…
French sensation, Fabio Quartararo led MotoGP World Championship practice Saturday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on spec Michelin tires, the 2021 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:30.546 to lead the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:30.612 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Fermin Aldeguer was third at 1:30.703 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Francesco Bagnaia, M.Marquez’s teammate, finished the session fourth with a 1:30.748.
Aldeguer’s teammate, Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fifth with a lap time of 1:30.750.
Deniz Öncü was quickest during Moto2 World Championship practice Saturday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex on the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, the Turkish rider recorded a 1:34.693 breaking Manuel Gonzalez’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.744 he set yesterday during practice session.
Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:34.772 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Filip Salac was third-fastest with a 1:34.957 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 18th with a best time of 1:35.652 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Gonzalez (18), Moreira (10), Baltus (7), Arenas (75) and Salac (12) during Moto2 race at Le Mans Circuit. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Manuel Gonzalez won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 22-lap race by 1.811 second.
Barry Baltus was the runner-up on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex and his teammate Aron Canet was third.
Diogo Moreira finished fourth on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
Jake Dixon took fifth on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 12th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
For the championship, Canet is 16 points behind his principal rival Gonzalez who has 111 points. Dixon is third with 77 points.
Gonzalez fends off Baltus for back-to-back victories. The World Championship leader extends his advantage with a wonderful win in France as Canet claims a hard-fought P3.
Earning back-to-back wins in Jerez and Le Mans? That’s exactly what Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) has done in the last two rounds as the #18 beats second place Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) at the Michelin Grand Prix of France. It was a dominant weekend for the Spaniard who extends his title chase lead over third place finisher Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) ahead of a trip to Silverstone.
Heading into the Dunlop chicane on the opening lap, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) shoved his Triumph powered Kalex machine up the inside of polesitter Gonzalez to grab an early lead, while both ELF Marc VDS Racing Team riders, Jake Dixon and Filip Salač, made great starts to climb up to P3 and P4 respectively. Baltus had dropped to P5 from the front row, with his teammate Aron Canet shuffled back to P10 from the second row.
On Lap 4, Gonzalez hit the front for the first time at Turn 9 as Baltus carved his way brilliantly to P3 to latch onto the back of Moreira. The Belgian was then through on the Brazilian at the start of Lap 8 and set his sights on race leader Gonzalez, as Canet continued his comeback – the #44 was P4 on Lap 12 after a slick move at Turn 3 on Dixon.
A big moment coming out of Turn 4 followed though for Canet while battling Moreira. The Spaniard was pinged out of the seat but managed to stay on board, but it was crucial ground lost – he was back behind both Moreira and Dixon.
Heading into the final five laps, Gonzalez began to stretch his legs as Baltus fell over 0.5s behind for the first time in a while. That did drop back to 0.4s though so fair play to Baltus, he was making the pre-race favourite work hard for a potential 25-pointer. In the end though, Gonzalez had just enough in his back pocket to fend off Baltus for victory in Le Mans, with Baltus finishing 1.8s behind the win but 4.3s ahead of the brilliant fight for the final podium spot.
Canet, after that moment, did win that battle ahead of Moriera and Dixon, with Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) finishing P6, 0.6s ahead of Salač. Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team) claimed P8 ahead of top rookie Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), a top job from the Spaniard, while Alonso Lopez (Folladore SpeedRS Racing) rounded out the top 10.
After a Long Lap penalty, David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) crossed the line in 11thahead of Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team), Sergio Garcia (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and the final point scorer, Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team).
Can anyone halt Gonzalez’s momentum next time out at Silverstone?
Jose Antonio Rueda (99), David Muñoz (64) and Guido Pini (94) at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jose Antonio Rueda won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Using his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 0.636 second.
Australian rider, Joel Kelso was the runner-up on his LevelUp-MTA KTM.
Spanish rider, David Muñoz was third on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM. Muñoz crossed the finish line second, but he was penalized one finishing position for irresponsible riding.
Rueda’s teammate, Alvaro Carpe finished the race fourth.
David Almansa on his Leopard Racing Honda crossed the finish line fifth and broke the KTM stranglehold at the top.
For the championship, Piqueras is 29 points behind his principal rival Rueda who has 116 points. Kelso is third with 77 points.
Rueda sweeps through to win as Muñoz vs Kelso brings late drama at Le Mans. The Moto3 race went down to a final corner attack – with Rueda in the perfect place at the perfect time.
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) has brought the victory backflip back to Le Mans! The #99 spent his Michelin Grand Prix of France moving through the front group to be sitting third on the final lap as drama hit in the duel up ahead. An aggressive attack from David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Intact GP) on then-leader Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) saw the two make contact and head wide – leaving Rueda to sweep through for the spoils.
Muñoz was penalized for the incident and demoted to third too, putting Kelso into second on the podium. For Rueda, it was already a chance to gain big in the standings too as key rival Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) crashed out mid-race.
Off the line it was rookie polesitter Max Quiles (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) vs Kelso for the lead, and the rookie held on for much of Lap 1 until Kelso took over in the final sector. From there, the Australian got his head down and did much of the leg work in the lead, with the Moto3™ concertina classic in full song.
Kelso, Muñoz, rookie Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Rueda is what it had boiled down to after the crash for Piqueras out the chasing pack, and then there was a sudden slide out for rookie Pini. That left a trio at the front with another rookie, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), on the chase – but the #83 couldn’t quite make up the gap as the laps ticked down.
Barring a couple of small mistakes, Kelso kept it near perfect at the front to hold on until the last lap, and there was no open door for Muñoz on the chase. But the #64 was determined to make one and went full send at the final corner complex – making contact with the Australian and both heading wide, leaving Rueda with a clear run round the final corner to the finish line.
Muñoz crossed the line second but was demoted to third for the move, putting Kelso into P2. Carpe took fourth just behind the podium-deciding shenanigans. The top five was completed by David Almansa (Leopard Racing) heading the second group, ahead of Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), Quiles as he faded slightly from the podium fight, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), the Argentine rookie completing the top ten for home team Tech3.
Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) were just off that group, with Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) and Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) completing the points. Pini rejoined and took P17, without points but with some good prestige after his impressive qualifying and race performance in France. Find full Moto3 race results from Le Mans here.
From Sarthe it’s over the channel to Silverstone now, with Rueda back in charge at the top of the standings and Piqueras the first of those who want to hit back. Join us for more in two weeks at the legendary Silverstone Circuit!
Rice-Eccles Stadium hosted the hottest Supercross of the year with the dramatic finale of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The Salt Lake City Supercross crowned two championships that came down to the final race.
Cooper Webb Takes Supercross Championship, Chase Sexton Wins Salt Lake City Finale
Salt Lake City, Utah, (May 11, 2025) – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton grabbed his seventh win of the season with a statement ride inside Rice-Eccles Stadium at the final round of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Sexton elected to pull clear of the pack and dominate the race rather than employ tactics in an attempt to impact the points. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb took over the lead on the opening lap but eventually fell back to fourth place in a points preservation ride. Webb’s finish earned him enough points to win the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and enter the short list of just seven riders who have three or more premier class Supercross titles.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart got the crowd on its feet with a charge from a seventh-place start; Stewart reached the top three positions at the midpoint then broke through to second place in just a few laps. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper ran up front throughout the race and wrapped his Supercross season with his third-straight podium finish.
In the Dave Coombs Sr. 250SX East/West Showdown, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan grabbed the holeshot and was never challenged for the lead; this backs up his win the week before when he wrapped up the Western Divisional 250SX Class Championship. Behind Deegan, the three-rider fight for the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class Championship was settled with a wildly dramatic battle that saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle finish in third place to earn a consecutive Eastern Divisional 250SX Class title.
First place 450SX Class – Chase Sexton.
“A little bit too late, obviously. Cooper had an awesome season. You can’t take anything away from him. He’s such a good competitor. I knew tonight was going to be a long shot. Nine points [to make up], especially going up against a guy like him, it’s nearly impossible. I did the best I could, rode really well at the end of the season; obviously missed that one race win that I needed. But you know what, we rode really well, and can’t thank my team enough [and] the fans. And we’ll be back for outdoors and SMX. We’ve got two more championships to go after, so [we’ll] just try and build for next year, try and start off like this, and we’ll be in a good spot.” – Chase Sexton, when asked about his impressive speed in the final rounds of the season.
Second place 450SX Class – Malcolm Stewart.
“It was awesome. Of course, huge shout out to Cooper Webb. Winning the championship three times, that’s awesome. That a big accomplishment. And for me, Salt Lake City, I don’t know why, the fans just hype me up. I knew I had to give it everything I had. I wanted to get back up on the box. Last weekend stung a little bit, so I’m like, ‘You know what, I’m giving it everything I’ve got. This is the last race, round 17, so we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.’ And huge shout out the Rockstar Husqvarna group, my mom and dad, and I know my brother’s watching in the [broadcast] booth… It’s been one heck of a season and I’m so proud and thankful that I’ve been able to get up here another time, and like I said, [the] fans are awesome… [when asked what he said to Cooper Webb after the race] We keep that confidential. We don’t forget where we came from and at the end of the day he’s done a phenomenal job, so I’m going to keep it there.” – Malcolm Stewart
Third place 450SX Class – Justin Cooper
“Yeah, of course they’ve got the championship battle going on and me and Malcolm are having our own little points battle [for third overall in the championship]. So, a lot going on out there. It’s been a great end to the season. Three podiums in a row, so it’s definitely special for me. I don’t take those for granted, and huge congrats to my teammate on the championship. It’s been an awesome two years with [Webb], learning the ropes from him and getting my 450 career started. I look up to him as a role model and he’s an awesome teammate, so it’s always fun to – this year was cool, I actually battled with him some, and not just be a distant guy in the pack. So, learning it, and it’s fun to battle with these guys up front. It’s tough, everyone’s riding really well. Malcolm was definitely finding his stride out there; he was riding awesome tonight, [I had] not much for him… Third in the championship is really special for me, and we’ll take it into outdoors now.” – Justin Cooper, when asked about the past two races competing while his teammate battled for a title.
Fourth place 450SX Class – Cooper Webb (with members of the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team)
“[This third championship] means everything. You don’t know how many nights I’ve woken up just wanting to get this again. And I never thought I’d be here again, so never give up on yourself. Never cut yourself short. I’m not maybe the best, but man, when you put your mind to something [then] you get it done. I’ve got to give it up to the Good Lord, my wife, my family. Man, they push me to be the best every day. And Yamaha for giving me another opportunity; I knew I wasn’t done after those two [championships]. It feels freakin’ awesome, man. I just couldn’t do it without everyone involved, the whole Star team… I wasn’t supposed to line up this January [due to injury] and I did and here we are. It means the world. This may never happen again so I’m going to enjoy the [heck] out of it. Thank you to all these fans, great team, teammates, everyone. It’s just a relief. Never give up on yourself, kids!” – Cooper Webb (with members of the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team)
450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Malcolm Stewart, Chase Sexton, and Justin Cooper.Race_Result_450
The Dave Coombs Sr. 250SX East/West Showdown became an instant classic for the battle over the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class title which had three riders separated by only three points. When the gate dropped Haiden Deegan rocketed into the lead and ran away with it. Tom Vialle sat in second with the other Eastern Divisional contenders, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker, in fourth, and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire, in 14th. Along with Western Divisional rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer, the four riders threw down for an epic battle that saw several position changes, aggressive passes, and a take-out move that put both Hampshire and Hammaker on the ground. That crash allowed Vialle to slip past and pull the championship back when it had appeared lost. Hammaker made a charge but could not regain the time lost to Vialle. At the checkered flag Deegan cruised to his fourth win, Beaumer took second, and Vialle took third place and secured the 250SX Eastern Divisional Championship.
First place 250SX Class – Haiden Deegan.
“That was wild. I just heard bikes revving behind me, [I was] like, ‘Oh my God, they’re going at it!” I’d seen Seth for a second and then he was gone, and I was like, ‘Oh, no, they got into it.’ But congrats to Tom on the Championship, that’s super cool. And dude, the crowd was going wild. That was dope. Thank you to everyone, thank you to my fans for supporting me and my whole Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team, love you guys.” – Haiden Deegan
Second place 250SX Class – Julien Beaumer
“It was pretty wild having the three East title contenders going at it right next to me. I don’t know what to say, that was a wild one to be in the middle of, but I’m happy with my riding. My riding all day today was good, and we’re slowly getting better. I’m happy with where we’re at and I’m ready to put this fight into outdoors.” – Julien Beaumer
Third place 250SX Class – Tom Vialle (with members of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team)
“I had a great start. My first five or six laps were actually really good. I was feeling good, and I was like, ‘Okay, this is mine.’ And [then] I started to make a few mistakes and Seth and RJ got me. They got a little gap, and my only chance was that… if something happened [to Hammaker and Hampshire], and that’s what happened tonight. I feel like that was all year, the whole Championship has been up and down, and I could capitalize tonight, and I’m really pumped.” – Tom Vialle
Fourth place 250SX Class – Seth Hammaker
“It was a great season. Came up a little short, that one’s a bummer when you get that close. That was a crazy race. Got off to a decent start and just chaos from there. Got around Tom, [I] had a little more pace than him at the beginning. And then Juju [Beaumer], [I] got round him but then he kind of ran it in on me and, you know, teammate thing. Just wasn’t really expecting it, shouldn’t have left the door open, I guess. Then RJ was coming in hot in that corner before the finish line, just took us both down. And yeah, [I] just tried to fight all the way to the end to get Tom. We got close, but second place is going to do this season. Huge shout out to everybody, my whole team. I really wanted to get this one done for them but, you know, I’ll be back… Gonna work hard for outdoors, keep this season of building going, and congrats to Tom.” – Seth Hammaker
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) Julien Beaumer, Haiden Deegan, and Tom Vialle.
In attendance was the Olympic gold medalist in the 2022 Beijing Olympics’ Women’s 500M speed skating, Erin Jackson. “I was here last year and had a blast and had to come back.” Then she told of her track-walk experience, which has recently become available to the public through Supercross’ VIP Experiences, “That was awesome. I got my white shoes a little bit dirty, but other than that it was super cool. The jumps are just so much bigger than they seem from up here [in the stands]. It was really cool to get to walk up and down all the different features out there. I had a great time.”
With another thrilling season of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship completed, the racers now face the 11-round AMA Pro Motocross season this summer. In September, points from both the Supercross and motocross championships will be combined to seed the top 20 racers from each class into the SMX World Championship. All points will be reset to zero, then each rider will be awarded single-event points for their seeded position before entering the SMX World Championship. Riders who fall outside of the top 20 spots, but within the top 30, will have a chance to compete in the SMX Rounds via a Last Chance Qualifier at each event. To earn the title of SMX World Champion, riders will earn points through two Playoff Rounds and one SMX World Championship. Points at each Round increase; Playoff 1 (Concord, N.C. on September 6th) awards points equal a Supercross Main Event finish, Playoff 2 (St. Louis, Mo. on September 13th) doubles the points payout, and points will be triple those of a standard event at the finale in Las Vegas on September 20th.
Peacock will stream every moto of the AMA Pro Motocross season as well as each SMX World Championship event live and on-demand. Select motocross races will also be available on NBC and USA Network. Every SMX World Championship event will be available live on Peacock as well as on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels in both English and Spanish broadcasts. International live coverage can be found outside of the US through the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) with live coverage of each round in English, Spanish and French. Live audio coverage can be heard for each race on NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85. Select SMX World Championship rounds will also be available on NBC and USA Network.
Tickets are already on sale now for the AMA Pro Motocross season as well as all three SMX World Championship events. For tickets, event information, race results, and more please go to supermotocross.com.
MotoGP Tissot Sprint Race at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on Michelin control tires, the six-time World Champion won the 13-lap race by 0.530 second.
Alex Marquez was the runner-up on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
His teammate and rookie, Fermin Aldeguer finished third.
Poleman Fabio Quartararo was fourth on his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP YZF-M1.
Maverick Viñales crossed the finish line fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.
Two-time World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia crashed his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
For the championship, Alex Marquez is 2 points behind his principal rival Marc Marquez who has 151 points. Bagnaia is third with 120 points.
Marc Marquez makes it six after battling Quartararo for Le Mans Sprint win. It was an epic opening encounter in MotoGP as the #93 returns to the top of the standings – but he had to work hard for it.
Pure emotion, adrenaline and excitement, the 2025 Michelin® Grand Prix of France still has the main day to entertain but Saturday’s stunning on-track action left plenty of goosebumps. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) vs Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), the fight we wanted to see, the fight we got. The #93 came out on top to become the first rider with six consecutive Sprint wins but the stat itself isn’t the entire story as BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP celebrate a double Saturday podium with Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer.
OPENING STAGES: Quartararo revels for home crowd
Grabbing the holeshot, Marc Marquez got to the fast Turn 2 first but ran wide, allowing home star and polesitter Quartararo to hit the front and launch away in the early stages. It was an early exit for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), as the rider P3 in the standings crashed at Turn 3 on Lap 2, despite a great start up from P6 to P4. Elsewhere, a miserable start for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), who ran off into the gravel; he was able to rejoin the action but way out of points contention.
As Lap 4 ended, there was another crasher, this time Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) at Turn 9; he remounted but entered the pits. Meanwhile, at the start of Lap 6, Marquez made his first attempt to try and lead the Sprint at Turn 3 but ran wide, allowing ‘El Diablo’ to get back through on the cutback. However, he wasn’t as fortunate at Turn 8, with Marc able to squeeze down the inside and not allow any retaliation from the Frenchman.
MORE BATTLES: Alex Marquez and Aldeguer come to the fore
At the start of Lap 8 and now heading towards the final third, there was no way for Quartararo to resist the #73 of Alex Marquez, who blasted by on the way up to Turn 2. Now the #20’s attention was moving towards Marquez’s teammate Aldeguer, once again having a sensational weekend in his rookie season. He found a way ahead for P3 at Turn 3 but not willing to relinquish a top three at home, Quartararo struck back at Turn 6 with contact between the two. Not backing down, the #54 responded with equal force, shoving Quartararo back to fourth at Turn 7.
THE FINAL MOMENTS: Acosta in late drama as Marc makes his mark
There was a last lap battle between the KTM duo of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), with the #12 attack ‘El Tiburon’ into Turn 3 but unable to make it work. Then, the unthinkable on the final lap at Turn 13, as Acosta fell all of his own accord, denying himself of a first top five in the Sprints this season.
Out front, it was dreamland for Marc, who became the first rider to win six consecutive Sprints, retaking the Championship lead from his brother by two points, with Alex taking second as the brothers once again locked out the top two places. In third, a mighty first Sprint rostrum for Aldeguer, who was one of the fastest riders in the closing stages, so keep an eye out for him in the Grand Prix. Quartararo was a determined fourth, whilst Viñales completed the top five courtesy of Acosta’s last fall.
Sixth place gave another reason for the home crowd to cheer as Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) came through from P11, pipping Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), who likewise climbed the order from P17 to P7. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) grabbed his first Sprint points since COTA in 2023. The last point went to Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), denying Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) who rounded out the top ten.
That sets us up very nicely for the main event tomorrow. Tune in at 14:00 local time to see how the French GP unfolds!
Manuel Gonzalez in parc fermé after earning pole position in France. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Manuel Gonzalez was the man to beat during Moto2 World qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. The Spaniard topped qualifying session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex, Gonzalez navigated the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) course in 1:34.315, breaking his 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.744 he set yesterday during the practice session.
Barry Baltus was second-best with a 1:34.642 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
Diogo Moreira claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.654 on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts crossed the finish line 22nd with a lap tine of 1:35.374 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Gonzalez throws down the gauntlet to head Baltus and Moreira in France. The grid is set and it’s the #18 on top as Canet and Dixon look to launch strong from Row 2.
Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) had continued his run of poles in style at the Michelin Grand Prix of France, the Championship leader putting in a number of times good enough for the top to remain unchallenged at the end of Q2. In second and third it’s a couple of late charges for glory for Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) in P2 and Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) completing the front row.
Baltus put in a stunner near the start of Q1 to near-guarantee his graduation to the fight for pole, and the Belgian then sat out the last few minutes content to remain unchallenged – and he was. Only by 0.052 in the end though as David Alonso (CFMoto Inde Aspar Team) moved up into second late on, joined by Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI) in Q2.
Once Q2 was underway, it was a familiar name on top: Gonzalez. After Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) set one new lap record, his arch rival had a response and, it would turn out, three of them. The #18 put in a trio of laps good enough for pole, ultimately keeping a gap of over three tenths at the top.
Second was decided late on in a flurry of final challenges, with Baltus steaming through into second place and Moreira then stealing third too. Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) also impressed to take over in fourth, with one final place demotion coming in for Dixon as he was pushed down to sixth by Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) in P5.
Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) heads Row 3 ahead of Alonso Lopez (Folladore SpeedRS Team) and teammate Celestino Vietti, with Ortola taking his first top ten in Moto2 in P10, and via Q1. Find full results from Moto2 qualifying at Le Mans here.
Will Gonzalez extend his lead, can Canet and Dixon strike back? Or will the newer podium contenders find form again in France? Tune in on Sunday to find out!
Maximo Quiles in the parc fermé after taking pole position at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
The rookie, Maximo Quiles earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM on Pirelli control tires, Quiles topped the 26-rider field with a lap time of 1:39.947.
Guido Pini was second-best with a time of 1:40.036 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.
Joel Kelso, piloting his LevelUp-MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.045.
Quiles back with a bang for maiden pole ahead of Pini and Kelso. The rookies steal the spotlight in France with a 1-2 as qualifying sets the stage for a classic on Sunday.
He stunned on debut in COTA and now he’s back from injury, Maximo Quiles only continues to impress. The CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team rider is on pole for only the second Grand Prix he’s contested, heading a rookie 1-2 ahead of Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP’s Guido Pini. Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) continues his frontrunning form to complete the front row.
It was a tense duel in Q1 as Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was leading the way but crashed with three minutes of the session remaining, meaning he was vulnerable in the closing stages. There was no reason to worry though as he stayed top, ahead of a late-charging Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse), replacement rider Vicente Perez (LEVELUP-MTA) and Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team), denying Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) by just 0.015s.
Once we were into Q2 to decide pole, after the opening run it was Quiles on top on his return, and with quite a gap as the rookie returned to qualifying with a bang. After nearly taking pole on his first GP appearance in the Americas GP, this time he got the job done as no one could deny him.
Kelso was up into second with his penultimate flying lap but there was a mega lap incoming from Pini, taking over in P2, making it two debutants up top as Kelso adds the experience on the front row in third.
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) heads up the second row ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) with a season-best qualifying and David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), completing the second row.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) took a very strong P7 on his team’s home turf, ahead of Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo), who continues to look for the form with which he dominated at Jerez. David Almansa (Leopard Racing) and Carraro complete the top ten, denying Japanese duo Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), leaving them in P11 and P12 respectively.
Can Quiles take that maiden podium or win? Will Pini upset the fight for the rookie spotlight? Or will the likes of Rueda and Piqueras hit back once the lights go out? We’ll find out on Sunday!
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ announce a new global racing series launching in 2026. Here, from left to right, are Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, Harley-Davidson Chairman/President/CEO Jochen Zeitz, and Dorna Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta. MotoGP photo.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ announce new global racing series launching in 2026. New Harley-Davidson championship series will race at six MotoGP weekends, pairing one of the world’s most iconic brands with the most exciting sport on Earth.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP are launching a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Debuting in 2026, the series connects the passionate Harley-Davidson community across the US to the most exciting sport on Earth: MotoGP.
The twelve-race series will race at six Grands Prix across Europe and North America, with riders battling it out on race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles in two races per round. The grid is expected to comprise six to eight teams, each fielding two riders –supported by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing.
American Kyle Wyman (33) won on his factory-team Harley-Davidson Bagger last weekend at Road Atlanta. Wyman posted on Facebook “Today it is announced a three-year deal to feature a @harleydavidson spec series. There will be 6 rounds in 2026, with plans to expand the series for 2027-2028.” Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Former MotoGP racer Bradley Smith (38) now races a Bagger in the MotoAmerica Series for the factory Harley-Davidson team. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
“This is a bold new step for Harley-Davidson’s global racing ambitions. Harley-Davidson has been pioneering performance on and off the road since our beginnings over 120 years ago. Most recently, we’ve showcased performance through our racing at the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series and through performance differentiated product such as our new CVO RR motorcycle and our CVO Road Glide ST. We’ve seen how performance has resonated with riders and fans, and we know that they’re keen for more,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “With this new series, we’re excited to bring a new form of racing to the world stage. Not only is this a bold and new chapter for our brand, celebrating our heritage while pushing into the future, but it will add an amazing spectacle to the greatest motorcycle show in the world.”
“This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. “We offer a truly international platform for Harley-Davidson to expand their global reach, and Harley-Davidson is perfectly placed to join us in bringing our sport to new audiences as we team up with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands in the US. This partnership has big potential for both our strategies and will deliver a real spectacle for fans, bringing a completely new flavour to the Grand Prix weekends where the series will compete.”
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP: From left to right, Dorna Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta; Harley-Davidson Chairman, President & CEO Jochen Zeitz; Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta; former MotoGP racer and now MotoAmerica Bagger racer Bradley Smith; MotoAmerica Bagger racer Kyle Wyman; and Harley-Davidson MotoAmerica factory team boss Jason Kehl. MotoGP photo.
More details, including the calendar and how fans will be able to watch and stay up to date, will be revealed soon. Those looking to join the growing field or explore sponsorship and media opportunities can contact [email protected].
MotoGP Legend Randy Mamola wheelies a Harley-Davidson Road Glide King of The Baggers racebike at Barcelona during a demo last November. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Fabio Quartararo earned pole position for his HomeGP. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Fabio Quartararo claimed pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on the dry 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, Frenchman turned a 1:29.324. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marc Marquez’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:29.855 he set yesterday during practice session.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:29.442 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, and Alex Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:29.571 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Desmosedici GP24.
Row-two qualifiers included A.Marquez’s teammate, Fermin Aldeguer (1:29.776), Maverick Viñales on his Red Bull KTM Tech 3 RC16 (1:30.023) and Francesco Bagnaia on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 (1:30.047).
Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd. Flying Frenchman never felt so apt: ‘El Diablo’ does it again as the roof comes off Le Mans.
He’s only gone and done it again. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) left nothing on the table to make it back-to-back pole positions at the Michelin Grand Prix of France, taking a third pole at Le Mans and setting a new record with a 1:29.324. That forces Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) to settle for second for a second Grand Prix in a row, with Championship leader Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completing the front row.
Q1 SCRAP: fine margins as the fans get what they want
As usual, the first hurdle for those unable to get into the top ten in Practice yesterday was Q1 but the session wasn’t without dramas. There was a red flag after Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) fell at Turn 9 but he was OK, it was the bike needing some extra time to be retrieved as it revved on. By the time the session got back underway, it was close at the summit but Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) went top with less than three minutes remaining, ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team). Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) charged late on but missed out on a Q2 spot by 0.010s, with the top five covered by just 0.080s. However, moving through, Zarco got part one done, with Fernandez into Q2 for the first time since Thailand.
Q2 THRILLER: a late twist with a home star shining
With two Frenchmen into Q2, there were always going to be fireworks to decide pole. A new lap record was set as Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) obliterated his Practice time from Friday with a 1:29.442 in his first run, holding over three tenths over Quartararo who moved onto a provisional front row slot ahead of Championship leader Alex Marquez. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was down in P11 as he struggled again to make progress up the grid.All eyes were now on the second run for riders but surely there was no catching Marc Marquez on top, despite Fermin Aldeguer’s (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) best attempts, going P2 before he crashed at Turn 3. He wasn’t the only crasher as Zarco fell at Turn 8 having put himself in P6 before having his lap time deleted. Alex Marquez was on a strong lap too with less than 90 seconds left on the clock, demoting his teammate to take P2.
DON’T DISCOUNT FABIO: ‘El Diablo’ stuns in front of huge home crowd
Despite Marc Marquez looking near certain for pole, there was no guarantee in Quartararo’s mind, as the #20 pulled out a heroic lap to snatch a home pole and deny the #93 for a second consecutive Grand Prix. The crowd went crazy as for the first time since 2021, it’s back-to-back poles for ‘El Diablo’, ahead of the Marquez brothers: Marc in P2 and Alex P3. Heading up the second row and missing out on a career-first front row, Aldeguer still makes it a personal best on the grid, whilst Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) is on the second row for the third straight GP in P5. Bagnaia also made up some ground to bag sixth and will need a fast start to have a say on the podium battle. That has been a speciality, however.
CHASING FROM BEHIND: Bezzecchi heads up third row
On the third row, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was the best of the Aprilia riders whilst Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) has his eyes on a prize from the middle of the third row. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) crashed on his final flying lap so will go from ninth, with Raul Fernandez completing the top ten, his second of the season in qualifying. Joining him on the fourth row, Zarco and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), with the latter struggling in the 15-minute shootout.Check out the full results from MotoGP qualifying at Le Mans HERE. And then come back for the first showdown of the weekend at 15:00 (UTC +2)! You can hear the crowd already…
Fabio Quartararo was quickest this morning during MotoGP FP2. Photo courtesy Dorna.
French sensation, Fabio Quartararo led MotoGP World Championship practice Saturday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on spec Michelin tires, the 2021 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:30.546 to lead the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:30.612 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Fermin Aldeguer was third at 1:30.703 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Francesco Bagnaia, M.Marquez’s teammate, finished the session fourth with a 1:30.748.
Aldeguer’s teammate, Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fifth with a lap time of 1:30.750.
Deniz Öncü fastest this morning during FP2 in France. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Ajo Team.
Deniz Öncü was quickest during Moto2 World Championship practice Saturday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex on the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, the Turkish rider recorded a 1:34.693 breaking Manuel Gonzalez’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.744 he set yesterday during practice session.
Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:34.772 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Filip Salac was third-fastest with a 1:34.957 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 18th with a best time of 1:35.652 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
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