Moto3 Netherlands Assen Race: José Antonio Rueda wins a race stopped prematurely by a red flag

It's over! The Moto3 race in the Netherlands lived up to expectations. José Antonio Rueda won, taking a significant advantage in the standings, of course, but also, and above all, the pride of winning in the legendary cathedral. It was difficult to determine a favorite before the start, even if the chances of José Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo), the main protagonist of this early season, should not be overlooked. The latter started from pole position, which reinforced his status as favorite. It was also necessary to keep an eye on rookies Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Maximo Quiles (KTM CFMoto Aspar Team), but also the surprising David Almansa (Honda Leopard Racing), very fast since the start of the weekend.

Do you already know the result of this race? It doesn't matter, come and relive it with us! Before we begin, here is a table which summarizes the known facts:

 

Moto3™ Netherlands, Assen	2024	2025
FP	1'40.610 Ivan Ortola	1'46.078 Alvaro Carpe
P1	1'40.259 Collin Veijer	1'40.053 Luca Lunetta
P2	1'39.703 Collin Veijer	1'40.259 David Almansa
Q1	1'40.380 José Antonio Rueda	1'40.808 Maximo Quiles
Q2	1'39.746 Angel Piqueras	1'39.757 José Antonio Rueda
Course	Ortola, Veijer, Munoz (See here)	Rueda, Munoz, Perrone
All time lap record	1'39.703 Collin Veijer 2024	1'39.703 Collin Veijer 2024

 

Here we go for a race that promises to be crazy! Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) stalls on the line, whileAlvaro Carpe leads the debates.

 

 

Jose Antonio Rueda takes the lead again, whileAlvaro Carpe avoid the worst! Contact with David Almansa pushes it out to sea, it comes back into the pack at the 15th place level. Maximo Quiles is at the forefront, ready to attack Wheel. David munoz is also very fast.

 

 

The battle is fierce, tough, and it is impossible to keep an eye on all the overtaking as there are so many of them. Great Moto3. Despite the hustle and bustle, Wheel keep your head.

 

 

Maximo Quiles now leads the race. But Ryusei Yamanaka (KTM MT Helmets MSi) seems more threatening than ever, anything is still possible. Wheel is a little further away, but still in contact.

 

 

It is impossible to note all the overtaking, but with five laps to go, Maximo Quiles still leads. Contacts multiply in the peloton. Then, it's Carp who takes the lead! Then, it's David Almansa ! This is crazy.

Maximo Quiles, who seemed the fastest, was beyond the limit! The rookie has just crashed, he will not win two Grands Prix in a row.

 

 

Luca Lunetta crash in turn, apparently hit by several drivers! Penalties could fall. RED FLAG! This is completely crazy. Apparently, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Adrian fernandez (Honda Leopard Racing) were involved in the accident of Luca Lunetta in the final chicane. As the competitors were speeding through the final corner, a red flag was raised with just seconds to go. The standings were therefore frozen at the last completed lap.

Jose Antonio Rueda therefore wins this Grand Prix due to the late red flag, ahead of David Munoz et Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3).

 

 

Luca Lunetta, apparently conscious, was knocked to the ground by Furusato et Adrian Fernandez. Let's hope he's okay because the shocks looked extremely violent.

3 Moto2025 Dutch Grand Prix result:

 

 

Classification credit: MotoGP.com

Cover photo: KTM Ajo