After impressing with a career best third position in the season opener at Brands Hatch, American teen Jayson Uribe (FPW Racing Team) went one better in the second round of the Motul British Motostar Championship at the undulating Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire yesterday.

Starting fourth on the grid after mixed free practice and qualifying sessions Uribe ended the race in a superb 3rd position overall, claiming secnd within the Moto3 category and elevating himself into secind position overall in the championship standings.

“My weekend had its highs and lows. We struggled with a few mechanical issues in Free Practice and I had to pull in due to a problem with the motor which ended my session. We all worked hard and were able to resolve the issue and get back out for Free Practice 2. Unfortunately, during this session another rider collided with me which damaged my frame and resulted in a high speed low side crash,” said Uribe.

“I was able to walk from the crash, but the bike was not so lucky. I am very thankful to my entire FPW Racing Team for their hard work and effort that it took to rebuild the bike so that I could eventually qualify P4. My race was great! I felt got a good start but I could feel the back end of the bike really dancing around especially in sector 1, but I knew I needed to just push through that area and charge harder in the other two sections to make up for lost time.

“After I lost touch with the leader, I just focused on staying ahead of the final podium place fight and at the flag was delighted to achieve another podium and my best result in BSB. It was awesome having my team mate, Taz Taylor, on the podium as well in the 125 class!

?Our team was very successful this weekend and I am looking forward to Round 3 at Snetterton after a short trip home to California to finish up some studies and to visit my family. Thank you to everyone for their support and I will see you back on track soon.”