Xavi Artigas, Izan Guevara and José Julián García win in Moto3. David Alonso, Marco Morelli and Zonta Van Den Goorbergh triumph in the European Talent Cup, and Yari Montella claims victory in both Moto2 races.
Xavi Artigas, Izan Guevara and José Julián García were the winners in the three FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship races held this weekend at Jerez. Artigas remains leader of the series, despite finishing 8th in Race 2. Izan Guevara took his first Moto3 win, and finished second in Race 2, losing a position for exceeding the track limits on the last corner. Sic58 Squadra Corse rider José Julián García took victory on that occasion.
The Moto2 European Championship was the only class to run two races this weekend . Both were won by Yari Montella, who pulls away at the top of the overall standings with a perfect record of 6 podiums. Niki Tuuli took second place in both races, while Alessandro Zaccone completed the podium in Race 1. Alejandro Medina was on the rostrum for the first time this season, in Race 2.
There were a variety of winners in the three European Talent Cup. David Alonso extends his advantage after winning Race 1 on Saturday and placing second in the other two contests. Marco Morelli won the second race, while in the third it was Zonta Van Den Goorberg who crossed the line ahead of his rivals.
Artigas leads the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship with a 21 point advantage over Pedro Acosta. Montella is the Moto2 European Championship leader by 34 points over Niki Tuuli. David Alonso heads the European Talent Cup, 52 points ahead of Alberto Ferrández.
The fourth round of the FIM CEV Repsol will take place at MotorLand Aragón on October 3-4th, with three races for each class.
XAVI ARTIGAS – MOTO3 SATURDAY RACE WINNER
“I am very happy with how the weekend went, because the conditions were difficult. it was very hot but we knew we had the pace. I didn’t make a very good start and when there were 8 laps left laps I was eighth. I had to push, and it was great to win.”
IZAN GUEVARA – MOTO3 SUNDAY RACE 1 WINNER
“It was a very difficult race, I didn’t expect to win at all. It was a battle in a group but it ended very well for me: It was my fourth race in Moto3, and to get the win is incredible. I want to thank my team for their support, as well as my sponsors and my family.”
JOSÉ JULIÁN GARCÍA – MOTO3 SUNDAY RACE 2 WINNER
“I am very happy about this race. This weekend has been quite difficult, because we started in 15th position. I want to thank my team, who gave me a bike with which I was able to make my fightback. Thanks to Sic58 and Paolo Simoncelli for this opportunity.”
YARI MONTELLA – MOTO2 SATURDAY RACE WINNER
“Five wins out of five is a dream come true. I am very happy about this victory. I want to thank the team, because this weekend has been very different to the previous two; we had some problems. However, we worked hard and we were able to win again.”
YARI MONTELLA – MOTO2 SUNDAY RACE WINNER
“It’s impressive to have 6 wins out of 6 races. I really appreciate all the work that the team are doing. Today’s race was different because the asphalt was hotter, but lap after lap we were able to set the same time, so I am very happy. We will see what happens at the next race.”
DAVID ALONSO – EUROPEAN TALENT CUP SATURDAY RACE 1 WINNER
“I’m very happy. It was a good race for us, because this weekend we were struggling a bit and finally we were able to take that step in the race. We were at the front for the entirety. In the end we tried, but it wasn’t to be due to the penalties for exceeding the track limits.
I want to dedicate the victory to Jorge Martínez Aspar, because today [Saturday] is his birthday.”
MARCO MORELLI – EUROPEAN TALENT CUP SATURDAY RACE 2 WINNER
“It was my first ETC victory and I am very happy. The last lap was a bit difficult because all of the riders were pushing, but on the last corner I went up the inside and I was able to get the victory”.
ZONTA VAN DEN GOORBERGH – EUROPEAN TALENT CUP SUNDAY RACE WINNER
“It was a very close victory, which was decided on the last lap; At Turn 6, Alonso passed me up the inside, but on the last corner I was able to regain the lead. Yesterday wasn’t so good, but today I felt much better. It was an amazing race, and taking the win is incredible.”
