An ovation welcomes Fermin Aldeguer’s triumph in Jerez. The Speed Up standard-bearer, future MotoGP rider, gives the first Spanish victory of the day to the public who came to watch the stage of the MotoGP. However, it is not a home double: Joe Roberts’ recovery earned him second place at the finish line, with an attached dedication to his mother for his birthday. Final third position for Manuel Gonzalez, Arbolino and Vietti in the top 10 while Ferrari grabbed the first world championship point for its second Moto2 wild card. Here’s how the Spanish Grand Prix went.
Moto2 Race
“We decided to let my head rest and continue with recovery.” Ayumu Sasaki explains why he doesn’t take part in the Jerez GP after yesterday’s bad accident. This is how the Moto2 race begins: the winning sprint is that of Gonzalez, Aldeguer tries to respond but the Gresini standard-bearer returns to the front. Behind us, however, first we have the accident of Agius, who fell to the ground after an inevitable contact with Van den Goorbergh, later sanctioned with a Long Lap for irresponsible driving. Also on the scoresheet are the accidents of Bendsneyder, Artigas, Foggia, Binder and Baltus, while the duel between Aldeguer and Gonzalez heats up up front.
Dixon’s dark period continues, Italtrans double zero with Moreira also falling. Escrig’s frustration with a fall, but the greatest risk is run by his colleagues who see the erratic motorbike cross the track again before stopping against the wall on the straight! Fortunately no consequences for the riders, same for Ramirez who crashed shortly after. It is not a race to remember for Lopez, who is also on the list of accidents, while it is a moment of glory for Fermin Aldeguer, clearly triumphant in Jerez! Podium for Joe Roberts and Manuel Gonzalez, Italians unfortunately never in the match…
The ranking
Moto2 general
Photo: Team Speed Up
