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Maximo Quiles Creates Drama in Moto3 Victory at Hungary
The Moto3 Hungarian Grand Prix entered the history books as a thrilling race filled with unexpected victories for the championship leader. Despite fierce competition between strong teams like Red Bull KTM Ajo and Intact GP, the rise of young riders and a crash in the final lap created beyond-expectations drama.
Pre-race conditions at the Balaton Park circuit presented a challenging environment, particularly for younger drivers. With thermometers reaching 25 degrees Celsius and asphalt temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the lack of a warm-up session for the youngest GP riders further intensified the situation. Championship leader Maximo Quiles had failed to fully justify his favorite status after being overtaken by Intact GP’s David Almansa. However, in Hungary, rookie riders demonstrated extraordinary strength, securing positions at the top of the podium.
Race Start and Rookie Rise
At the race start, Guido Pini experienced a crash following a flawless beginning. In the first lap, Esteban, Danish, and Moodley also failed to make it to the race. Up front, Almansa, Quiles, Perrone, Salmela, and Uriarte formed a leading five-bike train. Alvaro Carpe climbed to 9th place. In the fourth lap, the front group broke apart, with Almansa and Quiles establishing a faster pace. The two KTM riders were nearly half a second ahead of their teammates. Rico Salmela, who took 3rd place from his teammate, was showcasing his best race ever. David Munoz, also riding an Intact KTM, rose to the front through impressive lap times.
Record Lap and Critical Moments
In the middle of the race, two groups of three formed. Quiles and Almansa were at the front. In the 11th lap, Maximo Quiles recorded the best Moto3 Hungary lap time so far with 1:45,872. Towards the end of the race, a five-bike battle erupted for 3rd place between Salmela, Perrone, Carpe, Uriarte, and Munoz. Meanwhile, Quiles and Almansa were in their own league.
Red Flag and Podium Determination
With three laps to go, Almansa was second and Munoz third when the drama unfolded in the Intact garage. However, Maximo Quiles had already opened a significant gap. The student of Jorge Martin passed David Almansa by 3.3 seconds. Behind, a major drama occurred for 3rd place. Munoz crashed after colliding with Uriarte. Perrone was unable to control his motorcycle. A large pile-up occurred in the third sector as three Moto3 bikes flew across the track. Due to this major crash, the final lap was red flagged. According to race officials, all three riders involved in the crash were conscious. David Munoz was taken to hospital by helicopter an hour after the crash.
Following the red flag, Alvaro Carpe was classified third. Behind him were Salmela, Cruces, Morelli, Rios, and O’Gorman, forming a rookie train. Matteo Bertelle, who finished 15th, secured the last point, while Leo Rammerstorfer finished 18th. All seven positions in the top row featured Austrian-made KTM motorcycles. In the championship standings, Maximo Quiles maintained his lead by 59 points ahead of Alvaro Carpe. Marco Morelli now occupied 3rd place, replacing Adrian Fernandez who was disqualified on Friday.
Relevant Documents
2026 HungaryGP Moto3 Race Result
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