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Published on April 29, 2023 • 09:12 PM by Nicolas Pascual

Moto3 Jerez Spain P3: Deniz Öncü is on another planet

The Moto3 races are back underway at the Spanish Grand Prix! Deniz Öncü, yet again, is already under the track record in first place.

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In Spain, riders in the Moto3 category must absolutely perform during P3 to secure a direct place in Q2. Yesterday we saw some twists and turns. First of all, in the morning, Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) stood out with a great time, which no one was able to challenge throughout the day. During P2, Jaume Masiá (Hodna Leopard Racing) finished on top while the Japanese machines were in great difficulty here last year. Perhaps we have found a solution to finally compete sustainably with KTM.

Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) remains in ambush, the current co-leader of the world championship with Diogo Moreira (KTM MT Helmets MSi) is still well placed and has already established itself this season. Remains to be monitored Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), author of three pole positions in three races, but who suffered a fall yesterday in the final fast section, just like his compatriots Tatsuki suzuki (Honda Leopard Racing) and Kaito Toba (Honda SIC58 Squadra Corsica).

Before starting the session, here is a table which summarizes the facts known so far:

Moto3 ™ Jerez Spain

 2022

2023
P1

1'47.888 Deniz Öncü

                                                                     1'46.173 Deniz Oncu
P2

1'46.341 Izan Guevara

1'46.915 Jaume Masia
P3

1'45.736 Diogo Moreira

 1'45.401 Deniz Oncu
Q1

1'46.858 Kaito Toba

  
Q2

1'45.880 Izan Guevara

  
warm up

1'46.601 Deniz Öncü

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Course Guevara, Garcia, Masia  
All time lap record

1'45.880 Izan Guevara 2022

  

 

The weather conditions are still hot, but saving clouds protect the pilots and spectators from the unbearable heat. The young David Almansa (Husqvarna Finetwork Intact GP), on the ground yesterday but impressive in Argentina, is the first to set off. Ivan Ortolá (KTM Angeluss MTA Team), magnificent winner in Austin, was the first to place, but quickly caught up by Xavier Artigas (CFMoto Racing Prüstel GP). A few minutes after the start, two drivers fell at the same time. It is David Alonso (GasGas Aspar Team) and David Almansa. Remember that both already fell yesterday.

 

 

now Deniz Oncu leads the dance. It must be said that the Turk, author of a lackluster first overseas tour, is perfectly impressive in Andalusia. Tatsuki suzuki still hasn't recorded a time with 14 minutes to go. To monitor. As on other circuits, aspiration matters. Sometimes giving it away can be of great service.

 

 

With less than 10 minutes to go, the situation is getting out of hand. The duo CFMoto Racing Prüstel GP compound Xavier Artigas et Joel Kelso ranks in the top 3, accompanied by Jaume Masia. It is the latter who takes the best of his opponents. But all the pilots improve their sectors. Impossible to make any prediction at the moment. 

Corn (Mais) Deniz Oncu takes back his property with strength and conviction. In 1'45.401, he beat the track record. The second, Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) is relegated to almost half a second. 

The Turk cannot be caught, thanks to his lightning weather. In the last moments, David Alonso goes second, which relegates Jose Antonio Rueda in third position. while Diogo Moreira will have to go through Q1. Will the Brazilian be able to do it? Response at 12:50 p.m. for qualifications.

 

 

Results from P3 of the Moto3 Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez:

 

Classification credit: motogp.com

Cover photo: Red Bull KTM Ajo