Although Máximo Quiles started from pole position, it was David Almansa who got the best start at the Qatar GP. Moto3to seize control from the first braking point. Behind him, the Spaniard had a difficult first lap, dropping out of the top 5. The world champion Moto3 2026, however, built his comeback with his characteristic patience. Having returned to second position, one second behind the leader at the halfway point, he accelerated, taking Adrián Fernández and Álvaro Carpe with him.
Almansa responded by also increasing his pace, doubling his lead in just a few laps to secure a comfortable advantage. He remained unchallenged until the finish, winning the race by 2,5 seconds over his closest rivals. Behind them, the battle for second place intensified between Fernández and Quiles. Raúl's brother ultimately prevailed over the world champion.
Having fallen behind the leading duo, Álvaro Carpe saw Joel Kelso and Veda Pratama catch up. After an intense three-way battle, the Spaniard had to concede fourth place to Veda Pratama, but held off Joel Kelso, who finished sixth, to retain fifth position.
Muñoz is racking up penalties
David Muñoz's race was marred by several incidents. At the first corner of the second lap, the Spaniard made contact with Brian Uriarte, causing him to crash. Uriarte was able to continue, but at the back of the pack. Penalized with a long lap for this collision, Muñoz then received two additional long laps after causing Eddie O'Shea to crash.
For CIP Green Power, Adrián Cruces crashed at turn 14 on lap three. His teammate Scott Ogden finished in tenth position.
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Ranking: MotoGP.com
