Recapping the Moto2 and Moto3 contests from Valencia season finale

Valencia Moto2 Race

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is the 2025 Moto2 World Champion, securing the title with a 10th-place finish in Valencia. The Brazilian only needed to score points to seal the crown and did so comfortably after his sole remaining rival, Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), was forced to pit with a tyre issue while running inside the top ten.

At the front, Izan Guevara (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) claimed his first Moto2 victory, becoming the 11th different winner of the season. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) finished second, while Iván Ortolá (QJMotor – FRINSA – MSI) charged forward to claim his first Moto2 podium in third.

Moto2 Race Report

Izan Guevara led the field away from the line, with Moreira settling into ninth and Gonzalez maintaining fifth in the early stages. Ahead of him, Guevara, Holgado, Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) formed the front group.

On lap five, Ortolá moved past Gonzalez for fifth, while Moreira remained grouped with Celestino Vietti (Sync SpeedRS Team) and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team). Ortolá continued his progress, passing Arenas for fourth on lap seven.

Gonzalez began to lose pace mid-race, running wide twice and slipping down the order. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) moved ahead, followed by Arenas and Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team).

With five laps to go, Gonzalez was eighth and Moreira ninth, separated by around 1.5 seconds. Moments later, Gonzalez slowed suddenly and gestured toward the rear of the bike. Moreira overtook him before the Spaniard entered the pits for a rear tyre change. Although he rejoined, his title hopes were over.

Guevara continued to lead with Holgado in close pursuit. Despite pressure on the final lap, Guevara held position to record his first win in the class.

Izan Guevera – P1

“This victory means so much to me and to the whole team. I want to thank Yamaha and Pramac Racing for the trust they‘ve placed in me — this result is, above all, for them. This team was born barely a year ago, and today, after 22 races, we‘ve taken our first win. It‘s an incredible feeling. We‘ve worked so hard, and now we are a strong group that has proved we can win. A special thank you goes to Gino Borsoi, who believed in me and has played an important role throughout my career. I also want to thank Yamaha for allowing me to be part of the BLU CRU project, and my family for always supporting me. This weekend started in a difficult way, with two crashes on Friday — one of them quite heavy. While I was at the hospital for a check-up, the mechanics worked against the clock to get the bike ready for me. Our Q2 was very solid, and in the race I really enjoyed myself. In the final laps I had to defend because I knew Holgado was ready to attack, but I was determined to win — and we did. We‘ve all learned a lot this year, and this victory must be the starting point as we head into next season.”

Holgado finished second, while Ortolá completed the podium.

Dani Holgado – P2

“I’m very happy with the whole season in general, not just this race. It’s been an incredible year, with a lot of learning and I’ve been evolving in every race. Finishing the weekend and the championship with a podium feels great. I gave it my all, I tried to get the win until the end, but it wasn’t easy. When you give one hundred per cent, you can be very proud of yourself. Competing in Valencia is always different, people come eager to see us, so I hope they enjoyed a good show. See you next year with the same enthusiasm, we will continue working and keeping our feet on the ground. I am very motivated to continue growing.”

Salač originally crossed the line fifth but was penalised for low tyre pressure which promoted Albert Arenas to fifth.

Albert Arenas – P5

“We did a good job throughout the weekend and this allowed me to get a good start and place myself in the top three: our goal was indeed to battle for the podium but the rear grip was not ideal and prevented me from exploiting all the speed we had. I had to stay strong until the end: we’re bringing home a fifth place and ten points, which allowed us to make up one position in the championship. A chapter ends: I’m relaxed and happy with the work we did, thank you to all the people who were with me in this journey!”

Jake Dixon said goodbye to Moto2 with a sixth-place finish and fifth in the Moto2 World Championship points standings. Dixon moves to World Superbike with Honda in 2026.

Senna Agius was seventh, Celestino Vietti eighth, and Tony Arbolino, while newly crowned Moto2 World Champion Diogo Moreira completed the top ten.

Agius had looked set for a potential podium after running with the leaders early on, but ultimately, premature tyre degradation cruelled his potential.

Senna Agius – P7

“It was a bit of a nightmare, unfortunately. We had a good start and a good mentality; expectations were clearly set for winning the race today. In the first few laps, I followed Izan Guevara and Dani Holgado and remained very calm. But then I had problems with the tyre, which ultimately had disastrous consequences. I just tried to get the bike to the finish line and not crash after having some massive moments. The left side of the tyre was worn out. It doesn’t feel fair because this weekend I did most of the laps at a good rhythm in a long time, and the pace was strong too. The guys in the garage worked so well and the bike was really good here, which led to our strong qualifying performance. I really can’t believe the season is ending like this because of something beyond our control.”

“It’s disappointing because I could have fought for my third win of the season. I know what I’m capable of, and we can do it so that I can end the season on a high note in my head. Once again, a big thank you to Jürgen, Stefan, and Wolfgang for giving me the opportunity to be here, because without them I wouldn’t have gotten this far. I really felt their support this year, and they believed in me during difficult moments. On the other hand, the good moments motivate us for the future. Now we’re going home and set for next year. I have a lot to do in the winter. Fortunately, that keeps me busy so I can come back in good shape in 2026. Finally, I would also like to thank everyone involved in this project for their work and help this year.”

Manuel Gonzalez’s chances of winning the title were slim before the season finale, trailing by 24 points. The 23-year-old fought hard in front of his home crowd. After a solid start from fifth position, Gonzalez held sixth place for a long time before struggling with declining grip in the middle of the race. He gradually lost ground, went wide several times and finally had to return to the pits four laps before the end. With a new tyre, he rejoined the race to finish his extremely successful season on the track and together with his fans. With a total of 257 points and a deficit of 29 points behind Diogo Moreira

Manuel Gonzalez – P22 (Second in championship)

“When you put all your energy into chasing your dreams but then, at a crucial moment, you don’t get the chance to fight for them, it’s really hard to accept. On the starting grid, I still had a big smile on my face and was in a really good position. I was enjoying every moment because all I wanted was to finish the race successfully, fight hard, and show how I ride a motorcycle. But I didn’t get the chance. We had problems from the first lap because something wasn’t good with the rear tyre, even though I tried to adapt. But from one lap to the next, the tyre was completely destroyed. So, it was impossible to ride with it, and I had to stop in the pits. At that point, unfortunately, it was all over. But I told my guys to change the tyre because we had to finish the race. I wanted to thank everyone who works for me and helps me every time. At first, I also thought about finishing the race with the destroyed tyre, but that would have been a bit dangerous.”

“I don’t know how to describe my feelings, because events like that in the last race aren’t really nice. But we’ll keep fighting and improving, just as I’ve done my whole life. We’ll also keep working to make this dream come true. We’re very close to the top and have had a fantastic season. So, we’ll just keep going and improve for next season. That’s all. On the other hand, I am 100 per cent satisfied with what I have achieved this season. I have no regrets, neither on my part nor on the part of the team. I am happy with everything; we fought for the championship until the end, and everyone who supported me always gave their best. So, I have no regrets. I would also like to thank everyone for everything they have done for me. We will go into the next season with even more motivation, that’s for sure. We know what we have achieve,d and we know what we are capable of, what we can achieve. And we will learn from the difficult moments.”

Moreira’s title caps a consistent year, becoming Brazil’s first World Champion in Grand Prix racing. He will debut in MotoGP machinery immediately, taking part in Tuesday’s post-season Valencia test with Yamaha.

The 2025 Moto2 season witnessed six different race winners, with 17 new lap records and 19 new all-time lap records in the Triumph-powered and Pirelli-shod class.

With the 2025 season now wrapped up, all eyes will be on 2026, where the Moto2 World Championship will return on 27 February – 1 March at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit.

Diogo Moreira – 2025 Moto2 World Champ

“It’s an incredible feeling. I still can’t believe I’m Moto2 World Champion. We’ve had two wonderful years, full of work, sacrifice, and moments that have helped me grow so much as a rider and as a person. Today in the race I was in another world: I just tried to stay focused and race as I know how. I want to thank my team for believing in me from day one. Without their commitment, their trust, and all the people who work behind the scenes every weekend, none of this would have been possible. Thanks also to my family, my friends, and all the fans: feeling your support gives me incredible strength. I’m so happy; this title is for all of you. Now I just want to enjoy this moment with the team and everyone who has been part of this journey. Thank you so much to everyone.”

Valencia Moto2 Results

Final 2025 Moto2 Championship Points

Valencia Moto3 Race

Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) claimed his first Moto3 Grand Prix victory in his 86th start, converting pole position into a controlled win in the 2025 season finale at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. The Spaniard led for the majority of the 20-lap race and held off Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), the latter demoted to third for exceeding track limits on the final lap.

Meanwhile, sixth place was enough for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) to secure second in the 2025 Moto3 World Championship, finishing the season eight points ahead of Maximo Quiles.

Maximo Quiles made the best launch from the front row to take the holeshot, but Fernandez regained the lead immediately at Turn 2.

David Almansa, starting from P2, briefly led at the end of lap one before being pushed wide by teammate Fernandez at Turn 14, dropping him to eighth.

Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) capitalised on the early shuffle to move into third as an eight-rider lead group formed. Piqueras circulated in ninth, doing enough to protect his Championship position.

By lap eight, Almansa had recovered to fourth but was soon pushed back again as Furusato, Lunetta, Carpe and Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) all moved past.

Into the second half of the race, Fernandez increased the pace and stretched the field. Furusato took over second from Quiles with Pini holding fourth, while Carpe continued his battle with Lunetta behind the front group.

Further back, Almansa, Piqueras and Marco Morelli (GRYD – MLav Racing) contested seventh place.

Despite several attempts from the chasing group, Fernandez maintained control into the final lap. Carpe and Quiles swapped places through Turns 6 to 8, but neither could prevent Fernandez from maintaining a small but decisive margin.

Furusato attacked at the final corner and crossed the line second, but a last-lap track-limits infraction dropped him to third, promoting Carpe to P2 – matching his best result of the season.

Behind the podium, both Carpe and Pini passed Quiles at the final corner, leaving the CFMOTO rider fifth and finalising his position of third overall in the Championship.

Guido Pini – P4

“To be honest, despite a strong comeback in the race like this, I’m not satisfied because the podium is always the goal, and today it was within reach. That’s why I’m not happy, because I always want to be a little bit better until I reach first place. It was certainly a strong race, but we missed out something by a whisker. Still, we have to be satisfied. Many thanks to the entire team, because we worked really well this weekend to prepare for the race. Unfortunately, we made a mistake in the last lap of qualifying. If that hadn’t happened, it would certainly have been easier with a start further up the grid. But the good thing is that we didn’t make any mistakes in the race, and I finished with a good result by always riding smart. I’m happy about that. It was also important to see the checkered flag after the last few races, even if P4 isn’t what I wanted. Finally, a big thank you to the entire Intact GP team for the great cooperation this year. I’ve definitely learned a lot for my future.”

Maximo Quiles – P5

“I felt really good during the race. I think I had everything I needed to finish on the podium, at the very least. Mentally, I was a bit demoralised when Taiyo Furusato stepped on the green zone. My mind had settled, but at that moment I should have attacked. I didn’t think quickly and we lost the podium in the last few metres. These situations help us learn a lot for the future. Apart from the race, I’m happy with the incredible season we’ve had. I’m very motivated for the next season and I’m looking forward to giving it my all in 2026 with the team.”

It was not a great day for the Australians, with Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone failing to make inroads into the top ten.

Jacob Roulstone – P16

“It was probably one of the hardest races I have ever done. I gave it my all although the hand was painful, I was trying to stretch it in the straights when I could to try to save as much energy as I could for the end. I am pleased to have finished the race though, even if it is not how I wanted to end the season. I am very proud though to have been able to race here in Valencia. It was not the easiest weekend, it was not the easiest year either, but the team and I gave it everything. I want to thank the boys and everyone in Tech3 for these two seasons, and also a big thank you to Hervé for giving me the opportunity. I will always feel part of the Tech3 family.”

Joel Kelso was knocking on the door of the top ten before losing the front late on lap three. Kelso dusted himself off and got back on the bike before ultimately finishing 22nd just ahead of young Kiwi Cormac Buchanan.

Kelso will join GRYD MLav Racing for his fifth season in the Moto3 World Championship in 2026 on a two-year deal with a clause that will allow the Australian to step up to Moto2 should he be offered a seat in the next tier category.

Joel Kelso

“It’s definitely not the way we wanted to finish here in Valencia. I crashed while pushing at the limit. I tried to rejoin the race, but was already compromised. Overall, though, it has been a really positive season. We worked well, and racing with this group has been a pleasure. I wish the whole team the very best for the future.”

Cormac Buchanan described his rookie season in the Moto3 World Championship as “a rollercoaster” following yesterday’s final race in Valencia, where he battled to make an impact.

Cormac Buchanan

“I expected highs and lows as we navigated this new championship against the best in the world. Naturally, I would have liked a few less of the lows but I accept those are what you learn the most from and will ultimately build me into a stronger racer. When I reflect overall there is a lot of things I can be really proud of. 20th in the championship from 40 riders is not bad, along with three top 10 finishes, points in nine races and a lot of Q2 appearances. Obviously without those DNFs it could have been a lot higher but for me I will take a lot of positives out of this year. We’ve been in the fight with the leaders in a number of races and even for podiums at some point.

“For me it’s been a really solid rookie season – one where I’ve learned a lot of lessons and I aim to build on those for next year to make another step forward in 2026.

“A massive thank you to everyone that’s supported me. It’s been tough at times. The knee injury at Brno in July really had an impact on my momentum and now these last few races have been really difficult – not sure why so we will have to look into that as part of our season debrief. Overall, it’s been an incredible year – one of the best in my life – and I’m looking forward to making next year even better.”

Valencia Moto3 Results

Final 2025 Moto3 Championship Points

Moto3 Constructor Standings