Moto3 Indonesia Race: David Alonso on course to make history after crazy race

The Moto3 race in Indonesia has just given its verdict! This time again, it is David Alonso who wins the big prize. This will undoubtedly allow him to continue this overseas tour with the greatest possible confidence. Before the start, it was difficult to identify a favorite. Certainly, Ivan Ortola (KTM MT Helmets MSi) started from pole position, but like the Red Bull KTM Ajo pair of Xabi Zurutuza and José Antonio Rueda, he had been given a double long lap penalty for being too slow during the practice sessions. So, perhaps the danger would come from Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), second on the grid, or Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), third. David Alonso (CFMoto Aspar Team), the clear leader of the world championship, started fifth, while Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GasGas Tech3) had to make up a good ten places to win. Honda was particularly fast, so the Leopard Racing duo of Adrian Fernandez and Angel Piqueras could not be ruled out of the final battle.

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

 

Moto3™ Indonesia, Mandalika	2023	2024
FP	1'40.590 Diogo Moreira	1'38.799 Angel Piqueras
P1	1'39.855 Deniz Oncu	1'37.942 Colin Veijer
P2	1'38.781 James Masia	1'37.384 Luca Lunetta
Q1	1'39.606 Taiyo Furusato	1'38.295 Scott Ogden
Q2	1'39.085 Diogo Moreira	1'37.332 Ivan Ortola
Course	Moreira, Alonso, Muñoz (See here)	Alonso, Fernandez, Munoz
All time lap record	1'38.781 Jaume Masia 2023	1'37.332 Ivan Ortola

 

The weather is beautiful on the island of Lombok, and the pilots are ready for an intense joust in the tropical heat. The lights go out… and here we go!

 

 

Taiyo Furusato achieves the holeshot, whileIvan Ortola slides into fourth position. Collin Veijer et Adrian Fernandez, very fast, take command after a small error by the Japanese.

Veijer has a small advantage over Fernandez, whileIvan Ortola takes the first of his two long laps in the second round. He comes out 16th.

 

 

Threatening for a few rounds, Adrian Fernandez takes command, but Veijer does not let itself be done. We note a double fall, of Philip Farioli (Honda Sic58 Squadra Corsica) and David Almansa (Honda Snipers Team). David Alonso, he, fourth, prowls. Daniel Holgado makes a small mistake that sees him slip to ninth place. The Spaniard is still very fast and has started a comeback from 14th place on the grid.

 

 

Here he is already sixth. In front, Veijer leads solidly. A group of ten drivers broke away at the front, with, behind Veijer, Adrian fernandez et David AlonsoIt would be foolish to rule the Colombian out of the running for victory. Daniel Holgado has moved up to fourth place, can he achieve this feat? Ivan Ortola, who had moved up to eleventh, was given a third long lap penalty for exceeding track limits.

In front, an astonishing Tatsuki suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) takes second place, while Collin Veijer explodes! What a fall from the Dutchman! It's the end of his title chances, that's for sure. Let's hope he's okay. Adrian fernandez manages to regain first place, just ahead Daniel Holgado.

 

 

With seven rounds to go, anything is still possible. Even David Munoz (KTM Boé Motorsports) can still impose itself. A few laps later, Adrian Fernandez has dug a small gap, but nothing certain. Just saying that is enough to make him lose his head to the benefit of Daniel Holgado. Then it's the turn of David Alonso ! What a crazy race.

The Colombian immediately managed to open up a small gap. Meanwhile, Furusato, who is still fighting for victory, almost falls to the ground. This small mistake is followed by a fall that eliminates him from the race at the checkered flag!

 

 

Pay attention to Luca Lunetta (Honda Sic58 Squadra Corsica), who now takes the lead, but not for long. With two rounds to go, advantage Adrian Fernandez. Only one more round to go! Who's going to do it?

 

 

Alonso positions himself, but David munoz holds him back for a few moments. Fernandez holds firm… but must hand over command to the Aspar pilot. Finally, at the end of the suspense, David Alonso still imposes itself, just ahead Adrian fernandez et David munoz ! Angel Piqueras is fourth, followed by Luca Lunetta. What a crazy race!

 

 

This 13th victory allows him to equal Romano Fenati in the number of Moto3 victories, while it is only his second season! The misfortunes of his teammates (Daniel Holgado only finished sixth, Ivan Ortola ninth after three long lapses and abandonment of Collin Veijer) means that David Alonso will have a first match ball in a week, in Motegi.

 

 

3 Moto2024 Indonesian Grand Prix Result:

 

 

Classification credit: MotoGP.com

Cover photo: Aspar Team