Spanish Izan Guevara (GasGas) climbed to the top of the podium as champion for the second time this season at the Catalan Grand Prix held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The very young David Muñoz rode a KTM to an impressive first world championship podium at just 16 years old and three weeks, while Japan’s Tatsuki Suzuki on a Honda finished a fraction behind in fourth. Meanwhile, Sergio García Dols, also riding for GasGas, had secured the lead in the championship standings, just ahead of the pack as the race weekend concluded.
García Dols remains at the head of the world championship standings with a total of 150 points, sixteen clear of his teammate Izan Guevara. Jaume Masiá, racing on a KTM, joined Guevara in the Catalan podium sweep, earning third place and growing his own championship chances as the season progresses toward Montmeló.
Not many riders can carve out space so decisively in Moto3, but Guevara put on a show with a commanding performance in Catalonia. A standout display from Guevara and a strong result from Muñoz helped shape the weekend, with García Dols still flexing his championship muscle from the front.
The action was intense from the start. Dennis Foggia, riding a Honda, claimed pole position and charged off the start, slipping into a lead that he would hold for the opening laps as Guevara and Muñoz chased closely behind. García Dols found himself in the mix early, while Muñoz and Masiá managed to pass Ana Carrasco’s rising star, establishing a high-paced battle within the early stages.
As the race unfolded, the leading group expanded with the front runners jockeying for position. Foggia remained at the front for a time, but Guevara maintained a steady push, and García Dols showed why he was leading the standings. The field included a mix of seasoned riders and young talents who continued to press forward, eyeing every passing opportunity.
During the fourth round, a flurry of clashes between Foggia, García Dols, Tatsuki Suzuki, and Guevara tested the riders’ nerve. Guevara emerged as a focal point, drawing responses from García Dols and Foggia in a tense moment that highlighted the level of competition in Moto3. Young David Salvador, Suzuka’s teammate, and John McPhee formed part of the same leading group, though they were a few rows behind the front-runners.
Guevara’s early lead did not lead to a decisive gap, as the pack regrouped and fought with renewed intensity. The group stayed tight, with eight riders advancing in a single pursuit, each aware that a mistake could shuffle the order dramatically.
In the race, a notable incident affected the balance of power when Foggia suffered a chain failure at Turn ten. The mechanical setback removed a key protagonist from contention and opened a door for García Dols, Guevara, and Suzuki to press their championship positions. The incident also affected several rivals who had to navigate the aftermath while maintaining their own pace.
Progressive action continued as Daniel Holgado, Ryusei Yamanaka, and David Salvador pushed their own agendas, climbing through the field and trading positions amid the unfolding drama. A separate crash further reshaped the competition as other riders had to dodge the fallen riders and regroup.
In the lead group, Deniz Öncü from Turkey and a seven-rider contingent that included Guevara, Muñoz, García Dols, Masiá, Adrián Fernández, and Suzuki remained closely knit. Their pace was high, and the front of the race shifted fluidly as riders sought every available gap to gain advantage.
From that moment, Guevara and García Dols took turns leading the contest, setting the pace for the rest of the field. The duel intensified as rounds passed, with Guevara gradually pulling away in the fifteenth lap to secure his second win of the season. Behind him, Muñoz and García Dols continued their own confrontation for the runner-up spot, with Suzuki playing a pivotal role in the battle that decided the podium positions.
In the final stretch, Guevara cemented his advantage, while Muñoz and García Dols fought for second place, with Suzuki lurking in close quarters. The finishing order reflected a dramatic contest in which every rider contributed to a compelling spectacle that underscored why Moto3 remains one of the most closely watched classes in the world championship.
Carlos Tatay finished eighth, with Masiá ahead of Adrián Fernández and Xavier Artigas in a well-contested mid-pack showing. Iván Ortolá finished eighteenth, and Ana Carrasco ended the race in twenty-second, rounding out a weekend filled with highs and tight margins. The Catalan GP delivered a vivid portrait of Moto3’s depth and the emerging talent pipeline that has fans eagerly anticipating the next round on the calendar.