Izan Guevara takes 3 victories from 22nd on the grid in the FIM Moto3 World Championship; Zaccone (2) and Montella (1) share the victories in the Moto2 European Championship and Van Den Goorbergh wins three European Talent Cup races.
This weekend two FIM CEV Repsol titles could be decided, whether their leaders expanded or maintained advantages, but the opposite happened and the 3 categories will be decided on final event in Valencia. Izan Guevara took three wins in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship this weekend, starting from 22nd on the grid. The rookie is second in the overall standings and 10 points behind leader Xavier Artigas -who earned two second places and a fifth place.
The Moto2 European Championship had two different winners in the three races held. Alessandro Zaccone took the first two, whilst series leader Yari Montella claimed the third, for his seventh victory of the season. He battled with Niki Tuuli until the final corner, and holds a 23-point advantage over the Finn in the overall standings.
Zonta Van Den Goorbergh was a triple-winner in the European Talent Cup, making it four wins in succession as he imposed his superior pace at MotorLand. The 75 points earned this weekend take him to second in the standings, 29 points behind leader David Alonso (2 second places and a DNF).
The final FIM CEV Repsol rounds take place at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit on October 31st-November 1st, with a total of seven races.
Izan Guevara
(Saturday) FIM Moto3 Junior Moto3 World Championship Race 1 Winner
“It was a very difficult race, as we started from 22nd position. On the opening laps I tried to overtake as many riders as I could so that the leading group would not slip away. We succeeded and went into the lead, because I had a very good pace. The tyres wore down a lot, but we managed to handle that to win.”
STANDINGS
1. Izan Guevara – 30:22.127
2. Xavi Artigas (+0.055)
3. José García (+0.244)
4. Lorenzo Fellon (+0.314)
5. Max Cook (+0.775)
Izan Guevara
(Sunday) FIM Moto3 Junior Moto3 World Championship Race 1 Winner
“This race was more difficult than yesterday. I started from 22nd position again and tried to overtake as many riders as possible within a few laps, but I could see that the front group was getting away. I had a great pace and although it was difficult for me, in the end I was able to reach them.”
STANDINGS
1. Izan Guevara – 30:07.380
2. Pedro Acosta (+0.170)
3. José Julián García (+0.263)
4. Daniel Holgado (+0.390)
5. Xavi Artigas (+0.474)
Izan Guevara
(Sunday) FIM Moto3 Junior Moto3 World Championship Race 2 Winner
“It was a very difficult race. It was a little more windy and we struggled more. However, we were able to get to the front. I think it was the best race of my life; the battle with Xavi Artigas on the last lap was incredible. I thank my team, my family and my sponsors for this great weekend.”
STANDINGS
1. Izan Guevara – 30:17.148
2. Xavi Artigas (+0.017)
3. David Salvador (+0.619)
4. Daniel Holgado (+0.721)
5. José Julián García (+0.675)
Alessandro Zaccone
(Saturday) Moto2 European Championship Race 1 Winner
“It was an incredible race. I felt very good all weekend, and we also worked hard in practice. The bike was very good today and we took a step forward, as before it was not easy to ride.”
STANDINGS
1. Alessandro Zaccone – 31:03.100
2. Yari Montella (+0.890)
3. Niki Tuuli (+2.525)
4. Keminth Kubo (+2.604)
5. Alejandro Medina (+12.263)
Alessandro Zaccone
(Sunday) Moto2 European Championship Race 1 Winner
“It was a tougher race than the first. I have had to push the whole race. At the start I was fighting with David Alonso and then with Marco Morelli, but I was finally able to get the victory. On the last 3 or 4 laps I saw that I could push, and upped my pace. I’m happy with this win.”
STANDINGS
1. Alessandro Zaccone – 30:57.754
2. Niki Tuuli (+0.059)
3. Xavi Cardelús (+7.286)
4. Taiga Hada (+7.543)
5. Keminth Kubo (+9.414)
Yari Montella
(Sunday) Moto2 European Championship Race 2 Winner
“It’s a special victory for me because it is very important for the championship. This weekend has been strange. In yesterday’s race I chose the hard tyres and it didn’t go well for us. This morning I had a problem with Tuuli when he stopped and Medina tried to get around him, as in the end he and I collided. Despite everything, we lead the championship.”
STANDINGS
1. Yari Montella – 30:55.926
2. Niki Tuuli (+0.160)
3. Alessandro Zaccone (+10.212)
4. Keminth Kubo (+13.546)
5. Alejandro Medina (+16.571)
Zonta Van Den Goorbergh
(Saturday) European Talent Cup Race 1 Winner
“The race went very well. I had a good start and I was able to push during the first two laps. After the second I was caught up with, but at the end of the race my pace was a little better and I was able to get the win.”
STANDINGS
1. Zonta Van Den Goorbergh – 20:09.335
2. Álvaro Carpe (+3.424)
3. Harrison Voight (+7.647)
4. Iván Ortolá (+7.967)
5. Ángel Piqueras (+15.945)
Zonta Van Den Goorbergh
(Saturday) European Talent Cup Race 2 Winner
“It was a tougher race than the first. I have had to push the whole race. At the start I was fighting with David Alonso and then with Marco Morelli, but I was finally able to get the victory. On the last 3 or 4 laps I saw that I could push, and upped my pace. I’m happy with this win.”
STANDINGS
1. Zonta Van Den Goorbergh – 29:07.735
2. David Alonso (+3.055)
3. Iván Ortolá (+3.148)
4. Marco Morelli (+3.160)
5. Adrián Cruces (+12.289)
Zonta Van Den Goorbergh
(Sunday) European Talent Cup Race 1 Winner
“It was a great weekend, with 3 wins and pole position. The last race was a bit tough due to the rain that delayed the start. I pushed from the start to lead the race and to be able to break up the pack, but my rivals followed me and I couldn’t do that. On the last lap I was able to overtake David Alonso and win the race.”
STANDINGS
1. Zonta Van Den Goorbergh – 18:40.093
2. David Alonso (+0.339)
3. Iván Ortolá (+0.415)
4. Alberto Ferrández (+0.450)
5. Ángel Piqueras (+0.779)
