Speed Demons: Rueda Sets Record Pace in Moto3 Practice

Buckle up, folks! It was a scorching morning at the track as Jose Antonio Rueda sent shockwaves through the Moto3 paddock with a blistering lap ahead of the Qualifying showdown. The Spaniard left rivals in the dust, with David Alonso, Ivan Ortola, and Daniel Holgado hot on his tail!

As the sun made a triumphant return for Practice 2, the stage was set for a high-octane session, with riders gunning for top spots and some big names fighting to secure their place in Q2. The recent rain had thrown a curveball, leaving contenders like Collin Veijer needing to step up their game aboard the Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP machine.

When the clock struck zero, it was Rueda who stole the show, unleashing a jaw-dropping lap to secure his spot in Q2. But Alonso wasn't far behind, proving his mettle with a close second-place finish, just a hair's breadth behind the leader. Ortola and Holgado also showed their prowess, rounding out the top contenders as they geared up for Qualifying.

Matteo Bertelle showcased his skills, securing sixth position aboard his Honda, while David Muñoz and Riccardo Rossi battled it out for seventh and eighth place. Stefano Nepa and Veijer made impressive gains, clinching ninth and tenth place respectively to secure their spots in Q2.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! With Moto3 veterans like Tatsuki Suzuki and rising stars like Angel Piqueras vying for their chance in Q1, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown.

So mark your calendars and rev your engines! Moto3 is back in action, and you won't want to miss a single moment of the heart-stopping action as these speed demons tear up the track.

Top 10 Times:

  1. Jose Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) - 2:03.465
  2. David Alonso (CFMOTO Aspar Team) - +0.056
  3. Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets - MSI) - +0.059
  4. Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) - +0.141
  5. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) - +0.204
  6. Matteo Bertelle (Rivacold Snipers Team) - +0.310
  7. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) - +0.330
  8. Ricardo Rossi (CIP Green Power) - +0.397
  9. Stefano Nepa (MTA Team) - +0.554
  10. Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) - +0.685
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