Collin Veijer, the Dutch newcomer on the Moto3 stage, celebrated his first World Championship win, marking a historic moment for the Netherlands as it was the country’s first victory in the class since Hans Spaan did it back in 1990. Veijer crossed the line ahead of his Japanese teammate Ayumu Sasaki and the Spaniard Jaume Masià, who continues to command the championship lead. The result underscores Veijer’s rapid rise in a highly competitive field, highlighting a breakthrough performance that resonates beyond the racetrack and signals a new chapter for Dutch riders in the world championship scene. Sasaki, riding a Husqvarna, and Masià, on a Honda, both demonstrated exceptional pace and strategic racecraft, keeping the title conversation very much alive as the season advances. Veijer’s triumph adds a fresh, compelling storyline to a season defined by near-misses, bold overtakes, and the constant push to extract maximum performance from machine and rider alike, month after month and circuit after circuit.
The young rider from Algemesí could not sustain pole position as the battle for the junior class intensified, and the Japanese rider closed the gap, trimming four points from Veijer in the standings. With two events remaining, Veijer now faces a decisive challenge: close the gap to his main rival and secure the junior crown before his Qatar debut. The pressure is mounting, but so is Veijer’s confidence after a performance that showcased maturity beyond his years. The dynamic between the top contenders is heating up; every session, every turn, every second on the clock matters as riders angle for crucial championship momentum heading toward the final push of the year. The Dutch rider’s performance this weekend will be remembered as a turning point that could alter the trajectory of his season and set the tone for a thrilling closing phase in Moto3.
In the same event, Ivan Ortolá (KTM) finished in fourth place, while Adrian Fernández (Honda) and Xavi Artigas (CFMoto) also secured strong results. Vicente Pérez (KTM) ended the day in twelfth, with David Muñoz (KTM) in seventeenth and David Salvador (KTM) in eighteenth. José Antonio Rueda (KTM) and Dani Holgado (KTM) were unable to complete the race, a reminder that endurance and consistency are as vital as outright speed in the tight, high-stakes world of Moto3 competition. The race offered a clear snapshot of the season’s depth and the ongoing competition among manufacturers, riders, and teams as they push toward the season’s culmination and the battles that will shape the final standings.