It's thirty-two degrees, very hot in the morning, the track is at 47, there is a risk of rain during the day. It remains to be seen who it will fall on… Moto 3 will run for fifteen laps. An interest, to know if Alonso will succeed in adding a victory to the absolute record which he already holds this year, twelve victories in a season in small displacement. Plus the overall interest of any race in this displacement, where there is a general melee everywhere, even beyond the race leader. Fernandez (Honda Leopard) starts on pole, ahead of Ortola and Alonso. He was supposed to celebrate his record here in Sepang with his Aspar team, but Aspar is from Valencia, instead of celebrating he is setting up a collection for his devastated country. Sad. Holeshot for Ortola in front of Almansa from the back of the grid, then it's Alonso. Alonso who, in his usual tactic, is going to let these gentlemen tear each other apart in front… But Holgado falls, mess in the group, Alonso is thirteen! Rare in Moto3, a group of three riders in the lead, Almansa, Kelso, Ortola, with a second ahead of the peloton. In one lap, Alonso moved up four! Of course, he picks up the group in front of him. And he waits. In Colombia we can see Jaguars, it's a bit like Alonso's style… It's two to seven laps from the end, when the race stretches. We notice along the circuit that there are not many spectators but Sepang is a monster, which can deceive the attendance. Furusato and Alonso are alone in the lead. He resists Furusato well, heavy braking, Alonso does not pass. The Japanese driver is in a soft double, if it holds, it's sure to be a big advantage… But it doesn't hold, Alonso takes the lead, there are three laps remaining. But Furusato clings to the leader's rear wheel! There is a group of seven in the lead, Alonso will have to spit in his hands. Last round in a big fight! Alonso pulls out his guts and manages to resist.
THIRTEEN !
This is the thirteenth victory of the season for David Alonso, including six in a row. And this one was complicated to find and especially to keep. It’s a hard-fought achievement and it’s all the more beautiful! Of course, he dedicates his victory to Valencia, the city of his team. Casually, this new record is just mind-blowing!
