Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) or Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team)? Moto3’s silver medal race goes down to the wire this weekend at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, as two home heroes are set to battle it out for the runner-up spot behind World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – and boy do they both want it badly.
Quiles’ third victory of his Rookie of the Year accolade-winning season was his most commanding yet. But Piqueras – who will be taking part in his final Moto3 race this weekend – limited the damage in the closing stages to finish P2 in Portugal, meaning it was only five points lost in the race for the silver medal. The gap between second place Piqueras and third place Quiles is eight points, so this fight really does hang in the balance.
With David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) still sidelined, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) have a great chance of finishing P4 and P5 overall if they pick up a few points in Valencia, while top Honda honours is a scrap between Malaysian GP winner and Portuguese GP bronze medallist, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), and Leopard Racing’s Adrian Fernandez. Two points split the pair, so keep one eye on how that unfolds.
There’s plenty still to play for in Valencia, with plenty of riders looking to impress in front of their home fans and, in general, end the year on a high note. Let’s go racing for one final time in Moto3 this year, shall we?
