In Barcelona as elsewhere, the P2 Moto3 is a crucial session, because it determines the qualifiers in Q2, who will not have to get out of the first qualifying session to hope for a good place on the grid. Naturally, David Alonso (CFMoto Aspar Team) appears as the clear favorite, due to his series of six consecutive victories, his world title, or his thirteen successes this season, take your pick. Even a first day in mixed tones (14th in P1) does not eliminate him from the race for victory. Behind, the situation is more than tense because Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GasGas Tech3) as Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) are tied for second place in the general classification! Both do not want to delay getting back into their weekend. Holgado seems to be better off, notably thanks to this P2 led with a master hand, but Veijer is lurking. The KTM Boé Motorsports duo of David Munoz and Joel Kelso should not be overlooked, as should the Honda Leopard Racing pair. Angel Piqueras, leader of the FP, was only a few tenths ahead of his teammate Adrian Fernandez.
Do you already know the result of this session? It doesn't matter, come and relive it with us! Before we begin, here is a table that summarizes the known facts:
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Moto3™ Barcelona |
5 - 2024 |
11 - 2024 |
| FP | 1'46.838 David Alonso | 1'47.281 Angel Piqueras |
| P1 | 1'46.897 David Alonso | 1'46.568 Daniel Holgado |
| P2 | 1'46.111 David Alonso | 1'46.364 Ivan Ortola |
| Q1 | 1'47.766 Matteo Bertelle | |
| Q2 | 1'46.749 Ivan Ortola | |
| Course | Alonso, Ortola, Rueda (See here) | |
| All time lap record | 1'46.111 David Alonso | 1'46.111 David Alonso |
Here we go for P2 under this fresh morning sun. Who will manage to break away? David Alonso Will he be forced to go through Q1? Answer in a few moments!
Green flag at chilly Montmeló! 🟢
Thirty minutes on the clock for the # Moto3 riders to book a Q2 spot 💥#SolidarityGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/Nqbmd3hp3L
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Like yesterday, the Honda Leopard Racing duo first took the lead, led by Adrian fernandez. But Joel Kelso, also very prominent on the first day, is also in the running. David Alonso, this time, is on the pace. Times are still quite slow compared to P1. Out of nowhere, Tatsuki suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) takes the first position, whileholgado, he too, gets into rhythm.
Slowly getting closer to 1:46s 🥶@daniholgado96, who tops the combined, clocks at 1:47.396 ⏱️#SolidarityGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/NaV9MW4jxW
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 16, 2024
Alonso still can't manage to get this advantageous position, and must remain wary because he too is slower than yesterday. Small fall without gravity for David Almansa (Honda Snipers Team), while the rankings do not change.
But everything changes two minutes from the end: Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Garlic) goes first, followed byAdrian fernandez. But David Alonso, as usual, kicks the anthill! He is the new leader.
The last few seconds are breathtaking… and finally, out of nowhere, it’s Ivan Ortola who has the best time! He is ahead David Alonso and a solid Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GasGas Tech3).
Salvage job successfully completed 👌@IvanOrtola48 delivers on Saturday morning ahead of qualifying! 📈#SolidarityGP 🏁 pic.twitter.com/hsZqmLWizB
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 16, 2024
Moto2 P3 result at the 2024 Barcelona Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: MT Helmets MSi