Fermin Aldeguer (Beta Tools SpeedUp) celebrates glory at the Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after an incredible ride and breathtaking last lap duel. The Spaniard converted pole position to P1 on Sunday, defeating Aron Canet (Fantic Racing), who could only manage second in an instant classic. The #44 showed a relentless pace throughout, finishing ahead of home hero Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), who bagged his first-ever Grand Prix podium at home round.

It was a brilliant launch from Canet, earning a comfortable margin as the field roared to Turn 1. However, the #44’s advantage did not last long as Alonso Lopez (Beta Tools SpeedUp) threw down an early gauntlet, stealing the lead on the opening lap. It was an impressive launch from the #21 as the front group began to set a relentless pace.

Further back, Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and Dennis Foggia (Italtrans Racing Team) crashed out at Turn 2, bringing an early end to their weekend on the opening lap. Zonta Van den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) soon suffered a similar fate, falling at Turn 10 in the opening stages.

The front group soon shrank to three riders as Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™) served a Long Lap penalty. The #18 would slot into P5 behind Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI), who could have mathematically wrapped up the title this weekend. Ogura was at the head of a huge second group, with home hero Agius finding a way through the #79 and setting sights on a career-best finish.

It was an intense fight at the front, with the leaders clocking a qualifying-like pace at the front as Aldeguer had his turn at the front. The #54 was looking to convert pole position into a Grand Prix victory as he eked out just half a second of a gap to Canet as Lopez began to drop back, unable to match the hot pace.

However, the pendulum began to swing again as Canet launched an attack, snatching P1 on Lap 17. The lead continued to change, with Aldeguer responding on Lap 21 as a Moto2™ showdown looked to be on the cards, to the delight of the Australian crowd.

The closing stages delivered drama by the bucketload, with Lopez crashing at Turn 4 – promoting Agius into P3. Meanwhile, Canet and Aldeguer continue to battle, with Aldeguer launching a firm move at Turn 10, allowing the #54 to secure victory. Aldeguer crossed the line ahead of rival Canet, with Agius securing a maiden podium.

Fourth place went the way of Ogura, unable to match the pace of the podium runners after an intense battle with Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) in the closing laps. Ogura pipped the Brazilian by 0.012s in yet another photo finish as Round 16 winner Gonzalez finished sixth after serving his Long Lap. Meanwhile, RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP’s Barry Baltus took an incredible seventh-place finish after crossing the line a further 0.033s behind. The #7 had another strong finish, with Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) rounding out the top eight spots.

Further back, Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) dropped to fourth in the standings after a ninth-place finish at Phillip Island, beating Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) in 10^th. Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team’s Jeremy Alcoba was 11^th, finishing in front of Darryn Binder (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) and Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) as Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia's Mario Aji took the final points in Australia.

After an unforgettable finish and fairytale podium for home favourites, make sure you join us in just one week as Moto2™ returns for the legendary Thai GP with the World Championship yet to be decided!

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