Red Bull KTM Ajo secured a 1-2 finish in the opening Moto3 race of the year.
Jose Antonio Rueda takes victory in the opening race of the 2025 Moto3 season. The Spaniard has gone under the radar throughout the weekend and won by over seven seconds.
Red Bull KTM Ajo locked out the top two spots on the podium as Alvaro Carpe finished in second. The Spaniard started his first full season in the lightweight class with a podium.
Completing an all Spanish podium was Adrian Fernandez on the Leopard Racing machine. Fernandez was the top Honda rider and secured a podium for the Japanese manufacturer.
SIC58 Squadra Corse rider, Stefano Nepa has been towards the sharp end throughout the weekend. But the Italian could only manage fourth on Sunday.
After securing pole and ending Practice as the fastest rider, Matteo Bertelle crossed the line in fifth.
Outside of the top five was Dennis Foggia in sixth on his return to the Moto3 class after two seasons in Moto2.
On his debut for Leopard Racing, David Almansa crossed the line in seventh. The Spaniard is showing his true potential with his new Honda team.
Riccardo Rossi may be in his fifth different Moto3 team but the Italian ended the opening Grand Prix in eighth.
Replacement rider, Joel Esteban, crossed the line in ninth place. The Spaniard showed why he deserves to still be in the Grand Prix paddock.
SIC58 Squadra Corse completed the top ten with Luca Lunetta crossing the line in tenth.
Moto3 Thailand, Full Race Results:
2025 Thai Moto3 | Chang International Circuit | Race Results | Round 1 of 22 | ||||
Pos | Rider | Nat. | Team | Bike |
1 | Jose Antonio Rueda | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM |
2 | Alvaro Carpe | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM |
3 | Adrian Fernandez | ESP | Leopard Racing | Honda |
4 | Stefano Nepa | ITA | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda |
5 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | LEVELUP - MTA | KTM |
6 | Dennis Foggia | ITA | CFMoto Aspar Team | CFMOTO |
7 | David Almansa | ESP | Leopard Racing | Honda |
8 | Riccardo Rossi | ITA | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda |
9 | Joel Esteban | AUS | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM |
10 | Luca Lunetta | ITA | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda |
11 | Ruche Moodley | RSA | BOE Motorsports | KTM |
12 | Angel Piqueras | ESP | FRINSA - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM |
13 | Marcos Uriate | ESP | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda |
14 | Adrian Cruces | SUI | CIP Green Power | KTM |
15 | Cormac Buchanan | NZL | BOE Motorsports | KTM |
DNF | Maximo Quiles | ESP | CFMoto Aspar Team | CFMOTO |
DNF | Scott Ogden | GBR | CIP Green Power | KTM |
DNF | Ryusei Yamanaka | JPN | FRINSA - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM |
DNF | Eddie O'Shea | GBR | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda |
DNF | Taiyo Furusato | JPN | Honda Team Asia | Honda |
DNF | Tatchakorn Buasri | THA | Honda Team Asia | Honda |
DNF | Joel Kelso | AUS | LEVELUP - MTA | KTM |
DNF | David Munoz | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM |
DNF | Guido Pini | ITA | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM |
DNF | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM |
DNF | Nicola Carraro | ITA | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda |