With 92 laps completed on Monday, the Dutchman wraps up a remarkable rookie year in Moto2. On Tuesday, Jose Antonio Rueda also visits the track to finetune aspects of his new bike.

Colin Veijer concluded his 2025 activities with a test at the Circuito Jerez-Angel Nieto on Monday, completing 92 laps. The Dutch rider, in addition to testing many parts for 2026, improved his best time from the Spanish Grand Prix by almost half a second, demonstrating his significant progress in the second half of the year.

After an excellent end to the season, Veijer arrived at the test aiming to build on the positive momentum he had gained in the final Grands Prix of the season. The Dutchman went on to put in nearly 100 laps during the eight hours he had available to test at Jerez, finishing third fastest of the 15 Moto2 riders participating on Monday. His best time was a 1:39.684, improving on his Q1 time from the Spanish Grand Prix by eight tenths of a second, and was able to round off his first Moto2 season with confidence, valuable data, and a good starting point for next year. Veijer completed a total of ten runs, using both the new 2026 and existing 2025 chassis to compare them on track, along with many other setups. At the end of the day, he also dedicated some time to practicing starts from the pit lane of the Spanish circuit.

On the other side of the garage, Red Bull KTM Ajo also had time to work with their other key rider for 2026: Jose Antonio Rueda. The reigning Moto3 World Champion, still recovering from an injury suffered at the Malaysian Grand Prix, did not go out on track, but did visit his team to begin working on some of the more general parameters of his bike, such as ride height, riding positions and aerodynamics.

With this test, Red Bull KTM Ajo officially conclude 2025. Before the 2026 campaign, the team will take a break during the winter months, specifically until the Portimão Test on February 14th and 15th – where both Collin Veijer and Jose Antonio Rueda are expected to be present. The team will have two more days of testing on February 16th and 17th, when they return to Jerez, before officially starting the 2026 season in Buriram (Thailand).

TEST RESULTS
Day 1
– Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:39.684 | 92 laps

NIKLAS AJO – Team Manager

“This was a very positive start to the 2026 preseason with Collin. We rode a lot of kilometres trying a lot of things and parts, so I’m very happy. The progress has been great and he was very professional with how he worked  during this test. He was consistently setting good lap times and focused on improving his performance from this past season to have a better package for next year. We have very positive feelings in general, so we’re satisfied with what could be coming up in the next few months with him. I was also happy to see Jose Antonio with us, trying to adapt to his new team. I’m sure that he will recover well and we will see him soon testing his new bike”.

#95 COLLIN VEIJER

“The first test for 2026 is over. I’m very happy with our performance here. I think we were very consistent during the whole day, and we were able to try some things that we normally don’t have time for during the race weekends, so it was a very useful day for us. We had a great feeling on the bike and I’m very satisfied with the work the team did here, so we’re very excited to start the 2026 season. We have to train a lot and be focused to be better than we were in our first year in Moto2. Now it’s time to disconnect a little bit, to be stronger with the new season on the horizon.”

#99 JOSE ANTONIO RUEDA

“With the Jerez tests close to home, I took the opportunity to come here and spend time with the team, as I haven’t been able to do so much during this last part of the year. We also took the opportunity to fine-tune some things on the bike and get a head start on preparations for the beginning of 2026. I’m eager to get back on it, but for now, I’ll have to wait; there’s no other option. As for my recovery; it’s progressing little by little, but we’re making progress, and that’s what’s important. I’m feeling better and better in terms of mobility, so I’m satisfied with the progress and eager to continue advancing with my recovery.”

Alvaro Carpe and Brian Uriarte make the most of their final on-track appointment of 2025.

Red Bull KTM Ajo concluded their best season ever with two highly productive days of testing at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto. Both Alvaro Carpe and Brian Uriarte gathered valuable information for the 2026 season, before heading off for the winter break.

Carpe, who finished fourth in the 2025 Moto3 World Championship, completed a total of 82 laps on Monday, achieving the third fastest time. Throughout the day, he completed ten runs, tailoring their duration to the objectives for the session. After making the necessary adjustments to the respective setups, the Spanish rider showed great consistency with regular series of laps in the 1:46s, and left two Time Attack runs until the end to test his outright pace. Although the track was much colder than usual -especially compared to the Spanish Grand Prix held in the last week of April- he was able to clock a 1:45.493 on his 78th lap, signing off the year with a positive impression.

Uriarte had the opportunity to ride on both days, making the most of his rookie allowance. During the first day, he put in a total of 64 laps, focusing primarily on adapting to his new engineer and the rest of the team -with whom he has only competed in two Grands Prix to date (in Portugal and Valencia). With many setups still to test and understand, he was the seventh fastest Moto3 rider, with a best time of 1:46.304.

On Tuesday, the weather conditions forced a reduction in testing time, as they didn’t start taking to the track until after midday. Uriarte, not wanting to take any risks, waited a little longer still, to ensure the track was completely dry. From then on, and with the weather hotter than on Monday, he continued working on the same setup as the previous day. In the final part of the day, just as both riders did on Monday, Brian gave way to several Time Attacks, as well as two practice starts to close out the year. That’s when he achieved his best lap of the two days, reaching 1:45.562. In total, he completed 53 laps, adding up to 107 between both days.

The team will have a break until the next Winter Test, which will take place in Portimão on February 12th and 13th. The final preseason test follows that same week, at Jerez, during the weekend of February 17th and 18th. The 2026 season gets underway in Thailand on the last weekend of February.

TEST RESULTS
Day 1
– Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:45.493 | 82 laps
– Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo | 1:46.304 | 64 laps 

Day 2 
– Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo | 1:45.462 | 53 laps

NIKLAS AJO – Team Manager

“With Alvaro, we were mainly focused on trying to get him used to his new Crew Chief, because getting that right is very important from the beginning. This test was very useful for us in this aspect. On the technical side, there weren’t so many things to try, but I think the feeling was positive in general. The conditions were not the easiest on Monday for him, but it was a very good first step of the 2026 season. In Brian’s case, I would say in the end that it was a positive test for him. We did a lot of laps on both days, trying a lot of things, because the most important thing is that he adapts as quickly as possible to his new bike. We know this will take some time, but I feel today we made very good progress -especially on the last stint, where he put in good lap times alone and set a good pace. There’s a lot of potential here, so we need to work a lot to show it during the next year.”

#83 ALVARO CARPE

“We’re very happy to have finished the year so well. The wind was a bit of a nuisance, especially for the Moto3 bikes, but I think we made the most of the day. It was also an important day as it was our first time working with my new technician; the feeling was positive, so we’re satisfied and have a good feeling about everything that’s to come in 2026. We rode on our own to focus on our pace, and I think we’re making solid progress in this area, which is vital to really establish ourselves in the class. Now it’s time to rest and come back with renewed energy, because we want to start strong from the beginning of next year.”

#51 BRIAN URIARTE

“I’m satisfied with all the work that we’ve done over the two days. In total, we completed 107 laps, and each time we went out on track, we took a step forward. Without a doubt, the test was positive, as we tried countless things that I needed to understand with both the bike and the team. Adapting to the new Moto3 bike isn’t easy, but I think we’re on the right track. In this sense, I’m heading into the winter break feeling confident, as we have a good base and know where to start to take further steps forward in the first part of 2026, which will be key to us having a competitive year.”

The Dutchman achieved his second best result of the year in a race that could have ended on the podium with one more lap. Muñoz finished 23rd after being involved in a first-lap incident.

Collin Veijer finished fourth at the Valencian Grand Prix to bring to a close a great 2025 season. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider made a noteworthy comeback to finish just off the podium, making it his second-best result of the campaign. Daniel Muñoz was brought down by another rider on the first lap, but rejoined the race and took the chequered flag in 23rd place.

Track temperature of 20°C and track humidity of 57% provided ideal conditions for the final Moto2 race of the season.

Veijer made a great start from 7th on the grid, and stayed amongst the Top 7 early on. Despite struggling on the opening laps with a full fuel tank, the Dutchman was able to gradually overtake other riders and broke into the Top 5 two-thirds of the way into the race. Employing a pace only matched by the two frontrunners, he moved into fourth place and targeted a second consecutive podium finish, but ran out of laps to catch the rider in third and missed out on the rostrum by just 7 tenths of a second.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider reached 97 points in his rookie season, finishing 15th overall. He was outside the Top 12 by only 3 points.

Muñoz experienced misfortune in the season finale, having to settle for 23^rd. After a less-than-ideal start, he tried to gain positions with a pass at Turn 2, but contact with another rider caused him to crash, denying him any chance of fighting for the podium he had targeted for the race. However, the Spaniard remounted to continue the race, and was one of the quickest riders in the field from then on. He even set a faster time on the final lap than any other rider who finished the contest. Despite having one of his best weekends as a Moto2 rider, the crash meant that he was unable to place well in the race itself -his final contest with Red Bull KTM Ajo. Muñoz -a replacement for the injured Deniz Öncü for much of 2025-, finished the season with 37 points, in 20th position in the overall standings.

In short, another season has come to an end for Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 team, which has had one of the most complete Grand Prix seasons, with three riders, including Deniz, who have been very competitive from start to finish, regardless of the result. After a year of difficulties but also many highs, they end 2025 seventh in the Team standings with 234 points, just four shy of sixth place.

Race Results
1. Izan Guevara (Boscoscuro) | 34:19.229
2. Daniel Holgado (Kalex) | +0.717
3. Ivan Ortola (Boscoscuro) | +2.327
4. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | +2.888
5. Filip Salac (Boscoscuro) | +5.714
23. Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | +1 lap

Moto2 World Championship Standing 2025
1. Diogo Moreira (Kalex) | 286 points
2. Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) | 257 points
3. Barry Baltus (Kalex) | 232 points
4. Aron Canet (Kalex) | 227 points
5. Jake Dixon (Boscoscuro) | 224 points
12. Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 100 points
15. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 97 points
20. Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 37 points

Moto2 Teams World Championship Standing 2025
1. Fantic Racing | 459 points
2. Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 405 points
3. CFMoto Inde Aspar Team | 361 points
4. ELF Marc VDS Racing Team | 318 points
5. Italtrans Racing Team | 313 points
7. Red Bull KTM Ajo | 234 points

NIKLAS AJO – Team Manager

“We’ve got mixed emotions today. The weekend in general was very positive for both riders. Collin was strong all weekend. He struggled a little bit at the beginning, but he managed to work step by step to get to the race in the best possible condition. Today, he showed why we think that next year he could be in the Top 10 -and maybe also in the Top 5- consistently. Today he was very strong in the last part of the race. I think that if we had one more lap, he would have been on the podium here in Valencia. Dani was very fast since the first session here and showed a great pace. He was unfortunate in Qualifying yesterday and he deserved to place higher on the grid. It was very sad today, because he had the pace to fight to be at the front, but he was hit by another rider on the first lap. It’s not the ending he deserved for his time with the team, but I want to thank him for all his efforts during all these races he spent with us this season. I’m also really happy for him, because next year he will have the chance to show his real potential -as will Deniz. We had two great riders this season and I know they’re going to do great in the future with their new teams.”

#95 COLLIN VEIJER

“It was a great race today. I got a perfect start for the first time this season and we took advantage of that. I suffered a little bit with the full fuel tank, but after seven laps, I started to feel better and better. I overtook some riders to go into fourth, and after that I tried to push as much as I could in the second part of the race, but it wasn’t enough to reach the podium. Maybe with one more lap we could have managed that, but this time it wasn’t possible. In any case, I’m very happy about the pace we had, and also about all the work we did during this weekend, so we have a great starting point to work from in 2026.”

#17 DANIEL MUÑOZ

“Today we wanted to deliver a good result for the team, as it was our last race with them, but it wasn’t to be. I didn’t get a bad start, but I was involved in a crash through no fault of my own, and from then on, our race was over. Luckily, I was able to get back on the bike and finish the race. It’s a shame because in the second half of the race we showed great pace, but luck wasn’t on our side. I only have words of gratitude for the team, who have given me a tremendous opportunity this season. I wish them a future as good as, or even better than, what they’ve done so far.”

The Spanish rider secures his fifth podium of the season, to finish fourth in the overall standings. Brian Uriarte finishes 17^th in the last race of 2025.

An excellent season for Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 ended with another podium finish, as Alvaro Carpe claimed second place at the Valencian Grand Prix. The Spanish rider clinched fourth place in the World Championship standings as a result, and made Red Bull KTM Ajo the highest-scoring team in the history of the class in a single season, with 583 points. Stand-in teammate Brian Uriarte took the chequered flag 17th at the home round for both riders.

Under ideal conditions, the final race of the 2025 season saw 19°C track temperatures and 54% humidity -significantly lower than during the rest of the weekend.

Carpe got off to a strong start from sixth on the grid, moving into second place in the space of just three corners thanks to some precise overtaking. With poleman Adrian Fernandez setting a blistering pace, the leading group quickly stretched out, leaving only seven riders at the front of the field. Despite the initial surge from his rivals, Carpe managed to stay at the back of the pack, before launching his attack halfway through the race. First passing Luca Lunetta and then Guido Pini, he moved into fourth, putting the podium positions within reach. On the final three laps, Carpe led the pursuit of the Top 3, who were trying to open up a gap at the front. From then on, the Spaniard waited for the opportune moment to attack, overtaking Maximo Quiles twice on the final lap and taking the chequered flag in third place, 4 tenths behind the race winner. He was promoted to second place due to a penalty handed to Taiyo Furusato for exceeding the track limits. Carpe reached 215 points in the overall standings, having finished 20 out of 22 races -all in the points- and earned fourth place in the Moto3 World Championship. He was also second in the Rookie of the Year honours.  

Uriarte also made a good start, maintaining his grid position of 13th. Whilst the initial surge from the leaders saw them break away, the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider was left in the second pack. He steadily moved up from 15th, fighting for 13th before his group was split. In the third group, Uriarte had to battle for points alongside four other riders, right up to the finish line. Unfortunately, tyre wear hampered his chances of points, and he ultimately had to settle for 17th place, just a few thousandths of a second shy of 13th. The Spanish rider finished 28th in the overall standings with 11 points, demonstrating his rapid adjustment to the class ahead of a full-time ride with Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 team for next season.

Red Bull KTM Ajo, who secured their 19th podium finish of the season, reached 583 points and capped off a record-breaking 2025. With 10 wins, 19 podiums, 6 pole positions, and 6 fastest laps, the team earned the Rider title with Jose Antonio Rueda and the Team championship, with Carpe also contributing to the team’s success.

Race Results
1. Adrian Fernandez (Honda) | 32:48.909
2. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | +0.286
3. Taiyo Furusato (Honda) | +0.109*
4. Guido Pini (KTM) | +0.397
5. Maximo Quiles (KTM) | +0.448
17. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo | +17.522

Moto3 World Championship Standing 2025
1. Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 365 points
2. Angel Piqueras (KTM) | 281 points
3. Maximo Quiles (KTM) | 274 points
4. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 215 points
5. David Muñoz (KTM) | 197 points
28. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 11 points

Moto3 Teams World Championship Standing 2025
1. Red Bull KTM Ajo | 583 points
2. FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI | 423 points 
3. CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team | 383 points
4. Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 329 points
5. Leopard Racing | 313 points

NIKLAS AJO – Team Manager

“We had quite a positive weekend from the beginning. Alvaro was running a very strong pace since Friday morning. The track conditions weren’t the best, but he was able to qualify very well yesterday. Today, we can be very, very happy with him after a great performance, in which he was fighting until the final corner. It wasn’t easy to do that today. He was the best KTM rider and he also managed to get onto the podium. Overall, I’m very happy about his progress during the entire season. He has finished fourth in the standings in his rookie year, with a great level of performance. Brian, of course, still needs to adapt to the team, to the championship and to the bike, but he is learning all the time. It wasn’t the easiest weekend for him, but he made steady progress. It was great to have him on the team in this last part of the season and we know the potential he has after winning two other series this season, so we’re looking forward to starting work with him in the tests.”

#83 ALVARO CARPE

“It’s incredible to be able to celebrate a second-place finish with my family, friends, the team, and so many fans. We had a great start and quickly had to get to work to stay with the leading group. Adrian’s initial pace was very high, and any mistake could have left us out of contention, so I had to grit my teeth and push until the second half of the race, when I was finally able to overtake the riders in front of me one by one. On the last lap, I completed the objective by passing Maximo to secure a very special podium finish -and earn that crucial number of points for the team.”

#51 BRIAN URIARTE

“In the race we started strong but faded. We had a good feeling at the beginning and were able to fight hard and gain a lot of experience battling with riders who have been in the World Championship longer than us. However, as the tyres went off, I started to struggle and it became harder to turn the bike. We just missed out on points, but the important thing is that we were fighting in the second group the whole race and that we continue to learn every time we go out on track. I’m very grateful to the team for these two opportunities they’ve given me, and I’m looking forward to starting preseason testing for 2026.”

The Spaniard takes first place in FP2, followed by the two Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 riders managing to secure spots on the third row of the grid.

Saturday action at the Valencia Grand Prix was a resounding success for Red Bull KTM Ajo, who finished the second day of action with good results. Collin Veijer and Daniel Muñoz managed to take places on the third row of the grid, finishing seventh and eighth, respectively, in Q2. Earlier in the morning, Dani led his ever World Championship session in the FP2, with Collin in fifth.

Under slightly more favourable conditions than on Friday, FP2 proceeded smoothly with track temperatures of 13ºC.

Muñoz made a positive start and was amongst the leading positions, continuing his form from Friday. With the aim of working with used tyres to prepare for the race, he focused on pace, leaving a short Time Attack for the end of the session. Nevertheless, he made a statement with a 1:32.372 on the last of his 15 flying laps, breaking the circuit record and topping a first practice session as a Moto3 World Championship rider. Veijer also had a great practice session, employing a similar approach to his teammate. Feeling good after his first stint, in which he also centred his strategy on preparing for Sunday, the Dutchman also employed a short Time Attack, culminating in a 1:32.688 on his final attempt. He completed a total of 15 laps, with the last taking him to fifth place in FP2.

In the afternoon, the track temperature rose to 20°C. In total, some thirteen riders —including the Red Bull KTM Ajo duo— broke the circuit record set by Muñoz in FP2.

There was further steady improvement for Veijer throughout Q2. After starting his first outing in 13th place, he entered the pits a lap later than his teammate and went back out alongside some of the strongest riders in the class. It was then that he jumped up the timesheets to seventh. With 9 laps completed, his 1:32.098 was his best of the weekend by a significant margin, and 0.6 seconds faster than on Saturday morning. He earned eighth place on the grid for the season finale. Muñoz was speedy from the start, leading the pack to move into fourth place on his first flying lap. On his second attempt, the Spaniard managed to climb onto the front row, having opted to pit a lap earlier than the rest of the field. After his brief stop in the box, he came back out and set his best lap of the weekend, reaching second place. However, the final minutes of the session were frantic, and a series of riders relegated Muñoz to eighth place, just ahead of his teammate and with only 12 thousandths of a second separating them. With a final time of 1:32.109 from his 9 laps, he finished his third consecutive Qualifying session in the Top 10.

In conclusion, it was a positive and promising second day for Red Bull KTM Ajo, who are aiming for a double good result tomorrow to close out the longest season in the history of the championship. The 22-lap Moto2 Valencia Grand Prix rounds off the season for Red Bull KTM Ajo on Sunday from 12 p.m. local time.

Qualifying Results
1. Daniel Holgado (Kalex) | 1:31.715
2. Izan Guevara (Boscoscuro) | 1:31.873 (+0.158)
3. Senna Agius (Kalex) | 1:31.886 (+0.171)
4. Albert Arenas (Kalex) | 1:32.020 (+0.305)
5. Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) | 1:32.065 (+0.350)
7. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:32.098 (+0.383)
8. Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:32.109 (+0.394)

#95 COLLIN VEIJER

“It was a good day overall. The feeling in the morning got better and better, and the pace was okay too. After that, we also went well in Qualifying, especially on our second run. The lap time was good and the grid position is also enough for us to enjoy a positive race tomorrow. Of course, we need to take another step for tomorrow and also get a great start; but if we do that, we can enjoy ourselves here. The crowd are amazing this weekend, so we’ll try to wrap it up well and have a great last race for the team, who did an amazing job this season by my side.”

#17 DANIEL MUÑOZ

“It was a great day in Valencia today. We felt really good this morning, both in terms of race pace and on a single lap, and we even managed to set a new circuit record. However, we couldn’t quite put together a perfect lap this afternoon, and that took its toll. Tomorrow, the goal will be to get a good start and try to enjoy my last race with the team as much as possible. I’m eager to deliver a good result for everyone and end the year the way we deserve, in front of a fanbase that I’m sure will support us in every way possible.”

The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 riders will be on the second and fifth rows of the grid for the final race of the 2025 season.

Saturday saw a continuation of form for the Red Bull KTM Ajo riders, and Alvaro Carpe will start from sixth on the grid at the Valencian Grand Prix after a solid Q2. Brian Uriarte made it out of Q1 after setting the second fastest time of the session, going on to qualify in thirteenth position.

Conditions were much more favourable for FP2 than the previous morning, with temperatures reaching only 12°C on the track but with lower humidity than in FP1.

Uriarte made an immediate leap forward, improving his time from Friday on three occasions in the space of just ten minutes and momentarily placing second in the session. During a stint of around twenty minutes in duration, the Spanish rider tested his race pace, showing consistency and speed. After changing to used tyres, Uriarte was not quite able to further lower his best time. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider’s 1:37.949 left him in 5th place and with a much more positive feeling after putting in 14 laps. Carpe continued his progress with a steady start that placed him within the Top 10. Working on his pace riding alone, he was consistent and completed more than twenty consecutive minutes without pitting. After making a few adjustments, he went back out to continue fine-tuning his setup, but his best lap remained a 1:38.172. With this time, he finished eighth after riding 18 laps.

For Q2, temperatures improved substantially, reaching 20°C on the asphalt and with 55% humidity.

With virtually all the Q2 participants waiting for the Red Bull KTM Ajo riders to come out and provide them with a tow, the first few minutes of the session passed uneventfully for everyone. It wasn’t until 10 minutes remained that on-track activity began.

After a short first stint of just two laps, Carpe moved into the Top 5 and prepared for his second set of tyres. It was then that traffic increased, and his clean laps weren’t entirely perfect, preventing the Spaniard from improving his time. Finally, with a 1:37.390 -6 tenths of a second faster than his best time from the morning-, he secured sixth place on the grid. In total, he rode just five laps in the session.

Uriarte went into Q1 confident of advancing to Q2 after his positive morning session. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider was the first out of the pit lane and didn’t let any rivals get close, allowing him to make his first run alone. He improved his time consecutively, but it was only enough to place him sixth, so he had to wait for his second stint to try again. He did so convincingly, shaving almost half a second off his best time of the morning, to move into first place. He managed to secure second position and guarantee his spot in Q2 with a 1:37.535. Uriarte was able to work alongside his teammate in Q2, trying to take advantage of the slipstream provided by the group, which briefly put him in the Top 10. After a pit stop and with very little room for error, he couldn’t improve his time any further, finishing with a 1:37.642 to qualify thirteenth on the grid.

All in all, it was a positive second day for the Moto3 Teams World Champion, who managed to place both riders in the Top 15 on the starting grid. Looking to take Red Bull KTM Ajo to a record tally in the Teams standings, Carpe and Uriarte will race in the 20-lap Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday, starting at 11am.

Qualifying Results
1. Adrian Fernandez (Honda) | 1:36.990
2. David Almansa (Honda) | 1:37.126 (+0.136)
3. Maximo Quiles (KTM) | 1:37:165 (+0.175)
4. Luca Lunetta (Honda) | 1:37.251 (+0.261)
5. Marco Morelli (Honda) | 1:37.296 (+0.306)
6. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:37.390 (+0.400)
13. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:37.642 (+0.652)

#83 ALVARO CARPE

“Today we took a step forward. We took the opportunity to work with used tyres and the feeling was very good. I think we have a good enough pace to fight for top positions tomorrow, so we’ll try to have a good race and entertain all these fans here at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Our starting position isn’t bad, although we would have liked to be a bit higher up the grid, but we’re satisfied with the work we’ve done and very motivated to finish the year fighting for something good.”

#51 BRIAN URIARTE

“Today was a positive day, where we managed to make significant progress. The goal for today was to improve our feeling with the used tyres in Free Practice 2 and make it into Q2, so we achieved that. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to put together a perfect lap in the second session, although 13th place is a good starting point for us. Tomorrow we’ll try to get a good start and move up the order. The work we’ve done is good and we’re confident, so we’re ready to fight in the race.”

The Spanish rider finishes third and the Dutchman eleventh in Practice in a great opening day at ValenciaGP round.

There was a great Friday for Red Bull KTM Ajo at the Valencian Grand Prix, as Daniel Muñoz finished third in both Free Practice 1 and Practice, whilst Veijer also made Q2 by placing eleventh in the afternoon session. Great job for the pair after having ridden the Moto2 bike for the first time today at the Ricardo Tormo circuit.

The Valencian track was very wet for Moto2 FP1, which was quickly interrupted by a crash that brought out the red flag. After waiting more than half an hour for the asphalt to improve, the riders resumed the session with track temperatures of just 16°C, and 74% humidity.

Muñoz was the first to go back out after the green flag waved. Running in the Top 10 during his first stint, The Spaniard worked alone, focused on finding his pace and getting a good feeling with his bike. After a pit stop and tyre change, Muñoz took another step forward, setting a 1:33.310 that placed him third – just 2 tenths of a second behind the pacesetter. In total, he completed 22 laps -more than anyone else in Moto2–, making the most of his first Moto2 session at the Valencian track. Veijer steadily improved throughout his first run, starting inside the Top 15 and ending up joining his teammate in the Top 8. The Dutchman picked up pace before his pit stop, then made modifications with his crew to come back out stronger, working on his pace. His best time was a 1:33.617 that put him 14th, albeit just 6 tenths of a second off the fastest rider in his first experience at the track with a Moto2 bike. He racked up a total of 21 laps.

Practice began with much more favourable conditions than the morning session, with track temperatures reaching 24°C and humidity at 49% -almost half of that encountered in FP1.

Muñoz went for a three-stint strategy in the session. He dedicated the first half of Practice to honing his race pace for Sunday, and was in 20th position on used tyres. When he switched rubber and the Time Attack began, he reemerged to set a new circuit record and practically guarantee his place in Q2. Once he had completed four flying laps, Muñoz went back to the pits again to fit his second soft tyre, which he pushed to the limit, and finished third with a best time of 1:32.584. He was 8 tenths quicker than in FP1, less than 2 tenths off the pacesetter, and equalled his best result in a Moto2 session to date. He also accumulated 19 laps, standing him in good stead for the rest of the weekend. Veijer followed his usual procedure in Practice, opting for three short runs, the first of which focused on working on used tyres. Running inside the Top 20 but outside the cut for Q2, he went back out to improve his time before fitting his second soft tyre and undertaking his final time attack. When needing an extra boost to secure his spot in Q2, Veijer clocked a 1:33.822, which was enough for 11th place -just 4 tenths of a second behind the fastest rider. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rookie shaved 8 tenths of a second off his morning time, and completed 17 laps.

In short, it was a successful first day for Dani and Collin at the Valencia Grand Prix, marking one of the best Fridays of the season for Red Bull KTM Ajo in Moto2. With both riders going directly into Q2, they will be in action on Saturday at 2:05pm local time. Before that, they will get prepared from 9:25am in Free Practice 2.

Practice Results
1. Daniel Holgado (Kalex) | 1:32.408
2. Jake Dixon (Boscoscuro) | 1:32.531 (+0.123)
3. Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:32.585 (+0.176)
4. Izan Guevara (Boscoscuro) | 1:32.636 (+0.228)
5. Alex Escrig (Forward) | 1:32.662 (+0.254)
11. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:32.822 (+0.414)

#95 COLLIN VEIJER

“I’m happy with how the first day here went. This morning was a little bit strange because the track was slippery, especially at Turn 6. We needed to be very careful, but in general, I felt quite confident and we managed to stay in the Top 14. In the afternoon, we worked as we had planned and I was able to set a lap that allowed us to go through to Q2. Now we need to focus on tomorrow to find a little bit more and improve as much as possible, to qualify with a good position on the grid.”

#17 DANIEL MUÑOZ

“It was a very positive first day for us, at a track I love. It’s always a pleasure to ride here, so I’m looking forward to continuing to improve throughout the rest of the weekend. The asphalt was very wet in the morning, but I felt great in the afternoon and we managed to get up to speed in the space of just a few laps. Even so, we’ll have to take another step forward tomorrow, as I’m convinced that everyone will be able to lower their times. Now it’s time to analyse the data and see where we can shave off a few tenths of a second to be faster on Saturday.”

Alvaro goes straight into Q2 for Qualifying at the season finale, whilst Brian will have to go through Q1 on Saturday.

The Moto3 World Championship season finale kicked off on Friday with a successful day for Red Bull KTM Ajo, who secured a place in Q2 thanks to Alvaro Carpe. The Spanish rider finished sixth in Practice, and was previously quickest in Free Practice 1. Brian Uriarte will have to go through Q1, after missing out on a spot in the Top 14 by 0.090 seconds.

Weather conditions were chilly at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, with overcast skies and a track temperature of 15ºC for FP1. The humidity level reached the unusually high figure of 86%.

Carpe made a good start, riding alone and trying to get a feel for the bike without using other riders as a reference. He remained consistently in the Top 5 during his first run, then on his second stint took the top spot and further lowered his lap time. With a best lap of 1:38.357 from his 17 completed, the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider topped the timesheets in the first session of the weekend for the first time since the return from the summer break. Uriarte, standing in once again for Jose Antonio Rueda, was riding a Moto3 bike at the track for the first time. Aiming to accumulate as many kilometres as possible, he began well, keeping a place in the Top 15 during his first run. After a pit stop to adjust the base setup for the weekend, the Spaniard came back out and comfortably slotted into the Top 10. However, with several riders improving their times, his 1:39.646 left him in 11th place. Uriarte completed 18 laps -more than anyone else in the class.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo pair enjoyed optimal conditions in Practice, with track temperatures of 22°C and 52% humidity.

Carpe remained among the fastest riders in the class in the session, putting himself in a strong position to secure a place in Q2. Whilst he had been slightly slower than in FP1 before his Time Attack, with a switch to soft tyres he lowered his time on his first flying lap, climbing to fifth with a 1:38.019 and locking down his place in Q2. Carpe eventually finished sixth, after putting in 16 laps. Uriarte dedicated the first part of the session to continuing to work on his pace and adapting to the track, which prevented him from securing a direct spot in Q2. However, he did manage to shave 3 tenths off his morning time. After a pit stop and tyre change, the Red Bull KTM Ajo rookie sought to make it into Q2 as quickly as possible and set a lap in the 1:38s for the first time, placing him 13th. Unfortunately, improvements by his rivals in the final part of the session dropped Uriarte to 16th place, with his 1:38.539 lap just 0.090s from making the cut. Sixteenth place came after he once again completed the most laps in the session, with 18.

In conclusion, it was a positive first day for the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 pair, with Carpe achieving his goal for the day and Uriarte coming close to qualifying directly for Q2 on his first ever day riding a Moto3 bike at Ricardo Tormo. The two Spanish riders will try to have a good FP2 on Saturday (8:40 a.m. local time), before Uriarte takes part in Q1 from 12:45 p.m. That will be followed by Q2 from 1:10 p.m.

Practice Results
1. David Almansa (Honda) | 1:37.333
2. Adrian Fernandez (Honda) | 1:37.643 (+0.310)
3. Valentin Perrone (KTM) | 1:37.822 (+0.489)
4. Guido Pini (KTM) | 1:37.856 (+0.523) 
5. Taiyo Furusato (Honda) | 1:37.912 (+0.579)
6. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:38.019 (+0.686)
16. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:38.539 (+1.206)

#83 ALVARO CARPE

“We’re happy. We made solid progress today, so we’ll just have to fine-tune the details over the rest of the weekend to be able to give 100% on Sunday. This is a circuit I really like, and it’s the final round of the season, so we’ll fight as hard as we can. We need to focus on our work, as I’m convinced we still have room for improvement and I’m sure we can lower our lap time tomorrow to get a good grid position. The track was a bit tricky this morning, so we need some more time to work under optimal conditions.”

#51 BRIAN URIARTE

“It was a good first day, as we improved our times every time we went out on track. However, we still have room to lower our times, and I’m sure we can take another step forward tomorrow. FP2 will be important to understand what aspects we can improve, especially for Q1, in which we want to make it into Q2. Our pace isn’t bad, but I’m convinced we can keep improving, especially for Sunday. I’m eager to continue progressing and motivated to put on a good show in front of these fans who always support us.”

The Dutchman aims to continue his impressive run at the season finale, with the Spaniard replacing Deniz Öncü, who won’t be able to say goodbye to the team on his bike.

For the tenth consecutive round of the 2025 Moto2 season, Collin Veijer and Daniel Muñoz will form the Red Bull KTM Ajo lineup at the Valencian Grand Prix. The Dutchman, who scored his first Moto2 podium finish in Portimão a week ago, returns to a familiar venue from his time in previous classes and series. Muñoz wants to finish in high doing a good race with the team. The Spaniard stands in for the injured Deniz Öncü, who has not reached 100% fitness and is unable to participate in a final race for the team.

Veijer is aiming for another competitive weekend, after impressing in Portugal for his best showing of the season. He secured his thirteenth World Championship podium finish -his first in Moto2-, and will try to be competitive again in Valencia. The Dutchman has finished every race he has taken part in there to date, including two editions of the Red Bull Rookies Cup, one event in the ETC and two in JuniorGP -where he achieved a second-place finish. In 2023, he also raced there as a Moto3 World Championship rider, finishing fourth -just 2 tenths of a second off the victory. This season he has accumulated 84 points, placing him 15th in the overall standings and the third best rookie.

Muñoz will contest his eleventh race of the season with Red Bull KTM Ajo, making it exactly half of the campaign for the team as a stand-in for Deniz Öncü. In this time, he has reached Q2 nine times and scored points in five races, and will look to sign off for the team in style this weekend. The Spaniard also has fond memories of Valencia, where he won the European Stock Championship in 2023. With his 11th-place finish in Portugal last weekend boosting his momentum, he now has 37 points and completes the Top 20 of the overall standings.

Deniz Öncü has not been deemed fit to compete in what would have been his last race for the team, with whom he parts ways after four seasons together and an injury-affected 2025. Sharing the Red Bull KTM Ajo’s box, Deniz has raced more than 50 Grand Prix between Moto3 and Moto2 categories, achieving five victories, eleven podiums and 7 Pole Position.

Having consolidated their seventh position in the Team standings, Red Bull KTM Ajo have amassed 221 points. At Valencia, they hold a record of seven victories and two podium finishes in the last ten editions: Wins for Johann Zarco (2016), Miguel Oliveira (2017 and 2018), Brad Binder (2019), Jorge Martin (2020), Raul Fernandez (2021), and Pedro Acosta (2022), with further rostrums coming with Binder’s third place in 2017 and Augusto Fernandez’ second in 2022.

In conclusion, Veijer and Muñoz are facing a special Grand Prix that is almost like a home race for both of them, as they both live in Spain and know the Ricardo Tormo Circuit as if it were their local track. They will take part in the 22-lap race on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. (local time), and will kick off the weekend at 9:50 a.m. on Friday with Free Practice 1.

Circuit information – Circuit Ricardo Tormo
Length: 4.01km / 2.49 miles
Width: 12 m / 39,37 ft.
Left corners: 9
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 876 m / 0.54 miles
Built: 1999

#95 COLLIN VEIJER

“We’re coming here with a little bit better of a feeling this time. We want to start the weekend with a blank slate; it won’t be easy, for sure, but we will try to maintain the same level we had at the last round. Getting on the podium will be difficult, because everyone wants to be faster at the last Grand Prix of the year, but I think we’ve got to try our best there and try to do things as similar as possible to in Portugal. We need to make progress step by step, so after that we will see how far we can go.”

#17 DANIEL MUÑOZ

“It’s the last race of the year and a Grand Prix that’s always very emotional, especially after everything that happened last year with the DANA tragedy. We want to put on a good show for the team and be competitive from start to finish. It will be special for me to share this experience with the team, as it will be my last race with them, so I’m very motivated and eager to bring a good result back as a way of thanking them for their trust -and all the opportunities they’ve given me throughout this year.”

The Valencian Grand Prix returns to the calendar after a year’s absence, where Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 wants to finish the campaign in style.

Alvaro Carpe and Brian Uriarte will once again share the garage for the final race of the 2025 Moto3 World Championship season. The two Spanish riders, who will be competing together for the second time this season and will be regular teammates in 2026, will be paired once again in the absence of Jose Antonio Rueda.

Carpe is currently fifth in the overall standings coming into the season-closer, and is aiming to take fourth place in Valencia. He has put together a positive run of results in the final stretch of the season, and fought for victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix until the final lap. He placed fifth in that race, having climbed from 12th place with composure and character. The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 rider knows the circuit for this weekend’s event very well, having already competed in Valencia in many previous seasons. In terms of impressive results, in the ETC he achieved two victories and a second place there between 2021 and 2022, while he finished second and third in the JuniorGP series in the 2023 season. Currently the second-best Moto3 rookie, he has 195 points to his name this campaign -just two points shy of fourth place.

Uriarte also wants to end the 2025 season with a strong result. The young rookie gets a second race with Red Bull KTM Ajo as a stand-in for the injured Jose Antonio Rueda, whom he will replace on a permanent basis in 2026 when the Moto3 World Champion moves up to Moto2. In Portugal, Uriarte scored his first points with the team, making it directly into Q2 and then achieving a very commendable 13th place on a track he barely knew beforehand. The visit to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo can be considered his home Grand Prix, and is a return to the scene of four podium finishes in recent seasons for him in the European Talent Cup -including a win. However, he has never raced there with a Moto3 bike, as the JuniorGP series did not go to Valencia in 2024 and has yet to venture there in 2025. Uriarte is 28th in the Moto3 World Championship overall standings with 11 points.

On 563 points, Red Bull KTM Ajo are aiming for their highest ever tally in the Moto3 World Championship, and they already amassed 10 wins, 18 podium finishes, 6 pole positions, and 6 fastest laps in 2025. At Valencia, in the last decade the team have five wins and one second-place finish. The victories were achieved by Miguel Oliveira (2015), Brad Binder (2016), Can Öncü (2018), Raul Fernandez (2020), and Pedro Acosta (2021), whilst Jaume Masia secured second in 2022.

In short, the Valencia Grand Prix will bring to an end the longest season in the history of the Moto3 World Championship to date. The Valencian Grand Prix weekend kicks off this Friday at 9 a.m. (local time) with Moto3 Free Practice 1. The 20-lap Moto3 race takes place on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Circuit information – Circuit Ricardo Tormo
Length: 4.01km / 2.49 miles
Width: 12 m / 39,37 ft.
Left corners: 9
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 876 m / 0.54 miles
Built: 1999

 #83 ALVARO CARPE

“We are going to Valencia to finish our first season in the World Championship. The year has gone by very quickly, but we’ve enjoyed it, so we’re going to try to finish it in the best way possible. We still have a chance of finishing fourth overall, so we’re going to fight for that. I’m very happy with how our rookie season has gone, and especially with how we’ve gotten back on form in these last few races. We’re arriving in Valencia motivated and eager to have a great weekend at a circuit I like, one that has suited us well, and that’s close to home and my family.”

#51 BRIAN URIARTE

“I’m really looking forward to getting things underway in Valencia. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to race there, so I’m eager to get started on Friday. I’m sure the atmosphere will be excellent, so I’m very motivated to give my all to thank the fans for their support. We’ll try to put on the best show possible, as well as take several steps forward to finish the year on a high note and start preparing for the 2026 preseason in the best possible conditions.”