Alonso marches on as Veijer takes up the chase

History was made on Sunday morning in Aragon as Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) etched his name alongside the greats by becoming the 400th different Grand Prix winner.

Rueda’s first Moto3™ triumph was the #99’s first podium since the Catalan GP and the third of his sophomore year, and one that moved the Spaniard up to P6 in the overall standings.

Also moving up in the Championship was second place finisher Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). The Dutch star is now P2 in the title chase after earning a sixth podium of the season, as Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) put in a fine ride to secure his first Grand Prix podium in P3 ahead of his and the team’s home race at Misano.

And speaking of Misano, who won there last year in Moto3™? Ah yes, a certain David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team). Despite finishing off the podium for just the fourth time this year – albeit in P4 – the Colombian stretched his healthy points advantage out to 75. Veijer now acts as the chief chaser, and with Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) and Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) picking up a lowkey P12 and P9 respectively, a big response is needed this weekend as the pack attempts to reel in the #80 before time runs out.