Xabi Zurutuza leads ETC, while Fermín Aldeguer and Daniel Holgado extend their advantages at the fourth round of the FIM CEV Repsol season.
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve held the fourth round of the FIM CEV Repsol 2021 this weekend, with two Moto2 races won by Fermín Aldeguer, plus single races for the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship and the European Talent Cup.
In the first race for the Moto2 class, Aldeguer prevailed with his typical dominance ahead of teammate Alonso López. In the second race, Aldeguer again triumphed, but López dropped to third when he ran wide with two laps remaining. The double winner maintains a perfect record of seven victories from as many races.
Xabi Zurutuza earned his second victory in the European Talent Cup, and his second in a row after winning in Catalonia last time out. He now leads the standings by 8 points.
The FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship race was interrupted on Lap 4 by a red flag, due to a rider lying in the middle of the track and a subsequent crash a lap later. With a 10-lap restart established, Joel Kelso achieved his first victory of the season, beating Daniel Holgado at the last corner. Holgado extends his lead in the overall standings, with 133 points and a 69-point advantage over his nearest rival.
The next round of the FIM CEV Repsol will be held on July 25th at MotorLand Aragón.
Joel Kelso – Moto3 race winner
“It was a frantic race. I was aware that it would be very difficult to open a gap, so I waited for the first few laps. Then I realised that I was a bit faster than the others. On the last lap, I tried to take advantage of the opportunity that was presented to me, but I couldn’t get to the front. I waited until the last corner, where I was finally able to get into the lead and use my speed on the straight to take the win. I’m very happy and I want to thank my team and my family for their support. I hope for more races like this.”
Xabi Zurutuza – ETC race winner
“I am very happy about my second win. It was a very difficult race, so I want to thank the team and my mechanics for how the bike rode all weekend. This victory is dedicated to Luispa, who passed away a couple of weeks ago. This is for you.”
Fermín Aldeguer – Moto2 race 1 winner
“I am very happy with my sixth victory. In the end, this is the result of the work that we have done throughout the weekend. We set the best time in every session, so I am super happy. I want to thank my team for their great work, and also my family and my sponsors.”
Fermín Aldeguer – Moto2 race 2 winner
“It was a very difficult race, because it was very hot and windy, in addition to the battle I had with my teammate. I am very happy about this weekend’s work and this seventh victory of the season.”
