Moto2 Silverstone Race: Fermín Aldeguer teaches the Moto2 field a lesson!

Yes, Pedro Acosta started from pole position in this Moto2 race at Silverstone, at a time of great discussions concerning him. But ultimately, it was the young Fermín Aldeguer who dominated this Moto2 race, without the prodigy Acosta doing anything about it. As in the other categories, it was difficult to read precisely the results of the preliminary tests as well as the qualifications given the weather. Moreover, in Q2, many unexpected drivers stood out like Zonta van den Goorbergh (Fieten Olie Racing GP), third on the grid, or the very good Fermín Aldeguer (Speed ​​Up Racing), second at the start, but a little behind at the start of the season. season despite a fourth place in the Netherlands.

The favorites are still very numerous on this 2023 grid, and it is surely one of the most loaded with talent since the creation of the category, which suggested a fiercely contested race. Between the pilots Wegow Pons Los40 Arón Canet et Sergio García, the pair Elf MarcVDS Racing Team made of Sam Lowes et Tony Arbolino, Pedro Acosta, it goes without saying, but still the surprising Filip Salač (QJMotor Gresini Moto2), you had plenty of room to choose a solid favorite.

Even if you already know the winner, relive this race with us without further delay! Before we begin, here is a table that summarizes the facts known so far:

 

Silverstone Moto2™	2022	2023
FP1	2'05.409 Jake Dixon	2.05.399 Pedro Acosta
FP2	2'04.573 Augusto Fernández	2.04.357 Arón Canet
FP3	2'04.107 Jake Dixon	2.22.099 Jake Dixon
Q1	2'04.670 Jorge Navarro	2'17.663 Tony Arbolino
Q2	2'04.103 Augusto Fernandez	2'16.953 Pedro Acosta
warm up	2'04.403 Augusto Fernández	XXXXXXX
Course	Fernández, López, Dixon (See here)	Aldeguer, Canet, Acosta
All time lap record	2'03.988 Marco Bezzecchi (2021)	2'03.988 Marco Bezzecchi (2021)

 

Those who followed the race MotoGP know full well that the weather can change at any time. WhileAleix Espargaró has just won in the premier category, the contenders for the Moto2 title will have to take measured risks and above all, try to judge the track as best as possible to make the difference.

 

 

As soon as the lights go out, Fermín Aldeguer takes a nice option on the rest of the board. He is immediately followed then overtaken by his teammate Alonso Lopez (Speed ​​Up Racing), While Pedro Acosta holds on firmly. 

 

 

However, a big incident involved several drivers in the very first corners. The race management does not order the marshals to bring out the red flags, but the yellow flags are slow to disappear. Are involved Dennis Foggia (Italtrans Racing Team), Borja Gomez (Fantic Racing), Rory Skinner (American racing) and Taigahada (Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team).

 

 

At the end of the first lap, the stage local and winner in Assen Jake dixon (GasGas Aspar Team) gets pushed by Darryn binder (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). The South African received a long lap for his action, but all the fans' hopes regarding a possible comeback from Dixon were defeated.

 

 

Meanwhile, the race lead is still as hectic as ever. Aron Canet takes the lead, but Alonso lopez does not intend to let this happen. However, Canet widens the gap, while Pedro Acosta remains firmly in third place. Tony Arbolino, clear contender for the title, is further away, in seventh position. His teammate Sam Lowes is experiencing a similar fate, as it seems stuck in 10th position for the moment.

 

 

Barry Baltus (Fieten Olie Racing GP) is faster than ever, and is on the verge of the top 5! Pedro Acosta is in a good position, and he even allows himself to attack the formidable young wolf Alonso Lopez, probably so as not to be left behind by Aron Canet early in the race. Can he close the gap by one second?

In any case, Jake dixon doesn't care, he returns to his box smoking like never before. He's very upset, but he can always ask Dennis Foggia, also out of the race, how to recover from a signed formal division Darryn binder.

 

 

Fall ofAlonso lopez ! He who was on the podium last year will not see the finish. He had seen the finish of every race since the opening round in Portugal. What a shame for the young Spaniard, drafted in mid-2022 in Moto2.

 

 

His teammate Fermín Aldeguer takes the opportunity to regain second place Pedro Acosta. He goes up very quickly Aron Canet, and even seems able to free itself from it. He does it a few turns later, with disconcerting ease, it must be admitted. The battle is fierce, the pilots almost touch each other, it's extremely hot!

 

 

 

The nightmare continues for Tony Arbolino, which soon slips to ninth place. His lead in the championship melts like snow in the sun. In turn, Peter Acosta double Aron CanetMore Fermin Aldeguer is (perhaps) already too far. Only six laps left in this very high intensity race.

However, Aron Canet knows how to shift gears and regains second place, which he had had to leave to Acosta due to overtaking under yellow flags. note that Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) is currently fourth, great performance.

 

 

Fermín Aldeguer improves again in the penultimate lap, and he is heading towards a huge victory. What a demonstration from the Spaniard! He thus won his first Grand Prix victory. Aron Canet is second, and Peter Acosta completes the podium. The latter is now the leader of the world championship due to the poor performance of Tony Arbolino!

 

 

 

Result of the 2 Moto2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone: 

 

 

Moto2 Silverstone race classification credit: motogp.com

Cover photo: Fermín Aldeguer