Rueda destroys the lap record ahead of Qualifying

The sun was back for Practice 2 and the riders were ready for a fast and frantic session, with some big names outside the Q2 positions. After late rain yesterday, it left some riders needing to improve such as Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP).

Once the clock hit zero it was Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who pulled off an unbelievable lap in Practice 2, earning himself a spot in Q2. David Alonso (CFMOTO Aspar Team) also managed to improve on Saturday morning finishing second, ending the session just 0.056 behind. In third was Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) who heads into Qualifying with a strong result, and in front of Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Daniel Holgado Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) who was hot on his heels, ending Practice just 0.063 behind.

Matteo Bertelle (Rivacold Snipers Team) placed his Honda in sixth position and will be the only Rivacold Snipers bike on the grid. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) ended Practice 2 ahead of Riccardo Rossi (CIP Green Power). In ninth was Stefano Nepa (LEVELUP – MTA) and was ahead of Collin Veijer who found time and was safely inside Q2.

Vicente Perez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) heads in Qualifying in 11^th and ahead of Australian, Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports). Finally, Moto3™ rookie Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Ryusei Yamanaka rounded out the top 14 and the riders who will make it to Q2.

It leaves an excited Q1, with Moto3™ veteran Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) unable to improve like his teammate, ending the session in 22^nd position. Joining Suzuki in Q1 will be Nicola Carraro (LEVEL – MTA), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse), and reigning JuniorGP™ and Red Bull Rookies Cup Champion Angel Piqueras.

Moto3 will return to action at 13:50 local time (UTC +3) on Saturday for the start of the first Qualifying of the year, make sure you keep up to date on motogp.com!

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