Senna Agius stunned on Day 3 of the Moto2 test at Jerez on Saturday, securing a win over teammate Manuel Gonzalez and Collin Veijer. Agius, who started from the second row, fought through a tense three-way battle under sunny Andalusian conditions to extend his recent winning streak and move within 9.5 points of the championship leader, officials said.
Starting from the second row, the 20-year-old Australian rider maneuvered through a tense three-way battle under clear Andalusian skies to claim the win, officials said. Gonzalez, who leads the championship standings, finished second, while Veijer took third after briefly holding the lap record during practice sessions.
Agius secured his second consecutive Moto2 victory at the Circuito de Jerez on Saturday, overcoming a tight contest with teammate Manuel Gonzalez and Dutch pole sitter Collin Veijer.
Friday practice saw Agius set a new Moto2 lap record at Jerez with a time of 1:38.973, beating Veijer?s earlier mark, according to timing sheets. Agius achieved this late in the session using fresh Pirelli tires, edging out Alonso Lopez by 0.079 seconds. Lopez, riding for Italjet Gresini Moto2, was second fastest in practice, while Barry Baltus topped the first practice session on REDS Fantic Racing machinery and finished third overall in combined times. The practice times were approximately six-tenths slower than the best lap recorded in MotoGP FP1 by Alex Rins, records show.
The race unfolded under baking conditions typical of southern Spain in late April, officials said. Agius demonstrated strong race pace and tactical skill to overtake both Gonzalez and Veijer, who had started on pole for Red Bull KTM Ajo. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP rider?s victory moves him within 9.5 points of Gonzalez in the championship standings, according to Triumph Motorcycles? statement on April 27, 2026. This result follows Agius? recent success at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), marking two consecutive wins in the 2026 season and positioning him as a key contender for the title.
Gonzalez, despite finishing second, maintains his lead in the championship, with Izan Guevara holding third overall. Guevara, who rides for BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2, placed within the top 14 in practice but did not figure prominently in the race?s final podium battle, sources confirmed. Other notable riders included Daniel Holgado, who qualified fifth in practice, and David Alonso, who suffered a crash at Turn 13 during FP1 but managed to continue, officials said.
In the Moto3 category, Maximo Quiles claimed victory at the Jerez event, while Kelso scored points during the Day 3 test, though specific details of Kelso?s points tally were not available in reports. The Moto3 action ran concurrently with the Moto2 sessions, providing a full program of racing activity at the Spanish Grand Prix venue.
The Jerez test is part of the lead-up to the 2026 Moto2 Spanish Grand Prix, with riders and teams using the event to fine-tune setups and strategies ahead of the championship rounds. Agius? back-to-back wins at Jerez and COTA have elevated his status within the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team and the broader Moto2 field, according to Australian Motorcycle News and MotoGP.com coverage. The next rounds will be critical as the championship battle tightens between Agius, Gonzalez, and other contenders.
Senna Agius stunned on Day 3 of the Moto2 test at Jerez on Saturday, securing a win over teammate Manuel Gonzalez and Collin Veijer. Agius, who started from the second row, fought through a tense three-way battle under sunny Andalusian conditions to extend his recent winning streak and move within 9.5 points of the championship leader, officials said.
Starting from the second row, the 20-year-old Australian rider maneuvered through a tense three-way battle under clear Andalusian skies to claim the win, officials said. Gonzalez, who leads the championship standings, finished second, while Veijer took third after briefly holding the lap record during practice sessions.
Agius secured his second consecutive Moto2 victory at the Circuito de Jerez on Saturday, overcoming a tight contest with teammate Manuel Gonzalez and Dutch pole sitter Collin Veijer.
Friday practice saw Agius set a new Moto2 lap record at Jerez with a time of 1:38.973, beating Veijer?s earlier mark, according to timing sheets. Agius achieved this late in the session using fresh Pirelli tires, edging out Alonso Lopez by 0.079 seconds. Lopez, riding for Italjet Gresini Moto2, was second fastest in practice, while Barry Baltus topped the first practice session on REDS Fantic Racing machinery and finished third overall in combined times. The practice times were approximately six-tenths slower than the best lap recorded in MotoGP FP1 by Alex Rins, records show.
The race unfolded under baking conditions typical of southern Spain in late April, officials said. Agius demonstrated strong race pace and tactical skill to overtake both Gonzalez and Veijer, who had started on pole for Red Bull KTM Ajo. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP rider?s victory moves him within 9.5 points of Gonzalez in the championship standings, according to Triumph Motorcycles? statement on April 27, 2026. This result follows Agius? recent success at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), marking two consecutive wins in the 2026 season and positioning him as a key contender for the title.
Gonzalez, despite finishing second, maintains his lead in the championship, with Izan Guevara holding third overall. Guevara, who rides for BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2, placed within the top 14 in practice but did not figure prominently in the race?s final podium battle, sources confirmed. Other notable riders included Daniel Holgado, who qualified fifth in practice, and David Alonso, who suffered a crash at Turn 13 during FP1 but managed to continue, officials said.
In the Moto3 category, Maximo Quiles claimed victory at the Jerez event, while Kelso scored points during the Day 3 test, though specific details of Kelso?s points tally were not available in reports. The Moto3 action ran concurrently with the Moto2 sessions, providing a full program of racing activity at the Spanish Grand Prix venue.
The Jerez test is part of the lead-up to the 2026 Moto2 Spanish Grand Prix, with riders and teams using the event to fine-tune setups and strategies ahead of the championship rounds. Agius? back-to-back wins at Jerez and COTA have elevated his status within the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team and the broader Moto2 field, according to Australian Motorcycle News and MotoGP.com coverage. The next rounds will be critical as the championship battle tightens between Agius, Gonzalez, and other contenders.
Josh Herrin won his fifth consecutive Daytona 200 on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, tying the all-time record for most victories in the race. Herrin secured the win after teammate PJ Jacobsen crashed while leading with eight laps remaining, according to race officials.
The race, held Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, saw Ducati extend its dominance with a fourth straight win, counting Herrin?s four victories and the 2011 triumph by Jason DiSalvo. Herrin?s teammate, PJ Jacobsen, was leading the race solo eight laps from the finish when he crashed, handing the lead and ultimately the win to Herrin, officials said.
Herrin?s victory marked his fifth consecutive Daytona 200 win, a streak that ties him with Scott Russell and Miguel Duhamel for the most Daytona 200 victories in history, according to race officials and historical records.
Jacobsen, a former World Superbike and World Supersport rider, was riding alongside Herrin on Ducati V2 machines. His crash occurred with victory within his grasp, according to race reports, but no specific injuries were reported following the incident. The Ducati team had controlled much of the race, with Herrin and Jacobsen at the front before the late-race mishap. Suzuki?s Tyler Scott, who started from the pole position, finished on the podium but was unable to challenge the Ducati riders for the win, sources confirmed.
The race featured several crashes that impacted the outcome. Richie Escalante, also riding a Suzuki, crashed on lap 31 while attempting to close the gap to the leading Ducatis, according to race officials. Herrin himself had a notable incident when he collided with a TV camera operator during the race but continued without losing position, sources said. The Daytona 200 covers a 200-mile distance, and the late-race crashes among the leaders significantly shaped the final standings.
Herrin?s fifth consecutive Daytona 200 victory is unprecedented, making him the first rider to win four straight and tying the all-time record for total wins in the event. The win further solidifies Herrin?s status as one of American road racing?s greats; he is a two-time AMA and MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, records show. The $50,000 purse awarded to Herrin for the victory was confirmed by race organizers.
Ducati?s recent success at Daytona is notable, with four straight wins including Herrin?s latest and DiSalvo?s 2011 victory, underscoring the manufacturer?s strength in the event. The team?s performance was dominant throughout the race, with the two Ducati riders leading before Jacobsen?s crash. The podium was rounded out by Tyler Scott, while other contenders like Escalante were unable to finish due to crashes.
The Daytona 200 has a long history as one of American motorcycle road racing?s premier events. Herrin?s achievement ties him with two other legends, Scott Russell and Miguel Duhamel, each holding five career wins at Daytona. Herrin?s string of consecutive wins is unique in the event?s history, according to historical records and race officials.
The race?s outcome leaves Herrin poised to continue his streak and further challenge the records held by past champions. Meanwhile, Ducati?s continued dominance at Daytona highlights the manufacturer?s competitive edge in this high-profile event. The next Daytona 200 is scheduled for 2024, where Herrin and other top riders are expected to compete again.
Josh Herrin won his fifth consecutive Daytona 200 on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, tying the all-time record for most victories in the race. Herrin secured the win after teammate PJ Jacobsen crashed while leading with eight laps remaining, according to race officials.
The race, held Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, saw Ducati extend its dominance with a fourth straight win, counting Herrin?s four victories and the 2011 triumph by Jason DiSalvo. Herrin?s teammate, PJ Jacobsen, was leading the race solo eight laps from the finish when he crashed, handing the lead and ultimately the win to Herrin, officials said.
Herrin?s victory marked his fifth consecutive Daytona 200 win, a streak that ties him with Scott Russell and Miguel Duhamel for the most Daytona 200 victories in history, according to race officials and historical records.
Jacobsen, a former World Superbike and World Supersport rider, was riding alongside Herrin on Ducati V2 machines. His crash occurred with victory within his grasp, according to race reports, but no specific injuries were reported following the incident. The Ducati team had controlled much of the race, with Herrin and Jacobsen at the front before the late-race mishap. Suzuki?s Tyler Scott, who started from the pole position, finished on the podium but was unable to challenge the Ducati riders for the win, sources confirmed.
The race featured several crashes that impacted the outcome. Richie Escalante, also riding a Suzuki, crashed on lap 31 while attempting to close the gap to the leading Ducatis, according to race officials. Herrin himself had a notable incident when he collided with a TV camera operator during the race but continued without losing position, sources said. The Daytona 200 covers a 200-mile distance, and the late-race crashes among the leaders significantly shaped the final standings.
Herrin?s fifth consecutive Daytona 200 victory is unprecedented, making him the first rider to win four straight and tying the all-time record for total wins in the event. The win further solidifies Herrin?s status as one of American road racing?s greats; he is a two-time AMA and MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, records show. The $50,000 purse awarded to Herrin for the victory was confirmed by race organizers.
Ducati?s recent success at Daytona is notable, with four straight wins including Herrin?s latest and DiSalvo?s 2011 victory, underscoring the manufacturer?s strength in the event. The team?s performance was dominant throughout the race, with the two Ducati riders leading before Jacobsen?s crash. The podium was rounded out by Tyler Scott, while other contenders like Escalante were unable to finish due to crashes.
The Daytona 200 has a long history as one of American motorcycle road racing?s premier events. Herrin?s achievement ties him with two other legends, Scott Russell and Miguel Duhamel, each holding five career wins at Daytona. Herrin?s string of consecutive wins is unique in the event?s history, according to historical records and race officials.
The race?s outcome leaves Herrin poised to continue his streak and further challenge the records held by past champions. Meanwhile, Ducati?s continued dominance at Daytona highlights the manufacturer?s competitive edge in this high-profile event. The next Daytona 200 is scheduled for 2024, where Herrin and other top riders are expected to compete again.