Rueda Delivers an Unforgettable Performance to Secure First Grand Prix Victory
The Gran Premio GoPro de Aragón witnessed a historic moment as José Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) clinched his first-ever Grand Prix victory, becoming the 400th different winner in the sport’s history. David Alonso (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) initially surged into an early lead, creating a gap, but Rueda was among the riders who managed to close in, overtake, and take control of the race. Rueda held his ground and extended his lead in the final laps.
Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) secured second place after leading the chase group, while Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) completed the podium, marking his first Grand Prix podium finish. The Italian rider’s impressive season was rewarded as he managed to catch and pass Alonso in the latter stages.
Alonso had an explosive start and impressive pace in the opening laps, creating a significant gap before Veijer closed it down, overtaking him on Lap 12 as Rueda and Lunetta closed in. The four-way battle for the lead saw Rueda take charge on Lap 13. Despite Veijer being less than a second behind entering the final lap, Rueda pushed ahead, creating enough distance to secure his maiden victory. Lunetta overtook Alonso, pushing the Colombian rider to fourth place.
Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) finished fifth, just ahead of Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), who showed strong pace early on. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) followed in seventh. Xabi Zurutuza (Red Bull KTM Ajo) achieved his best Grand Prix finish in eighth place, an outstanding result for the rookie. Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) finished ninth, while Matteo Bertelle (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team) rounded out the top ten.
Further back, Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) had a challenging race, finishing 12th and dropping to third in the Championship standings as Veijer moved into second.
Now, the teams prepare for Misano, where another 25 points will be up for grabs next weekend!
RESULT
| 2024 Moto3 Aragon – Race Results | ||||
| Pos | Rider | Team | Time | |
| 1 | Jose Antonio Rueda | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | 34m 51.635s | |
| 2 | Collin Veijer | Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP(Husqvarna) | +1.985s | |
| 3 | Luca Lunetta | SIC58 Squadra Corse (Honda) | +3.556s | |
| 4 | David Alonso | CFMOTO GaviotaAspar Team (CFMOTO) | +4.942s | |
| 5 | Joel Kelso | BOE Motorsports (KTM) | +8.503s | |
| 6 | Taiyo Furusato | Honda Team Asia (Honda) | +13.628s | |
| 7 | David Munoz | BOE Motorsports (KTM) | +16.952s | |
| 8 | Xabi Zurutuza | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +17.029s | |
| 9 | Daniel Holgado | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (GasGas) | +17.165s | |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | Kopron Rivacold SnipersTeam (Honda) | +17.578s | |
| 11 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +19.026s | |
| 12 | Ivan Ortola | MT Helmets – MSI (KTM) | +20.422s | |
| 13 | Stefano Nepa | LEVELUP – MTA (KTM) | +23.417s | |
| 14 | Tatsuki Suzuki | Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP (Husqvarna) | +23.532s | |
| 15 | Joel Esteban | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team (CFMOTO) | +23.594s | |
| 16 | Scott Ogden | Fibre Tec Honda MLav Racing (Honda) | +31.150s | |
| 17 | Noah Dettwiler | CIP Green Power (KTM) | +37.694s | |
| 18 | David Almansa | Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team (Honda) | +37.799s | |
| 19 | Ryusei Yamanaka | MT Helmets – MSI (KTM) | +44.457s | |
| 20 | Riccardo Rossi | CIP Green Power (KTM) | +51.534s | |
| 21 | Jacob Roulstone | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (GasGas) | +51.593s | |
| 22 | Arbi Aditama | Honda Team Asia (Honda) | +55.582s | |
| 23 | Filippo Farioli | SIC58 Squadra Corse (Honda) | DNF | |
| 24 | Tatchakorn Buasri | Honda Team Asia (Honda) | DNF | |
| 25 | Angel Piqueras | Leopard Racing (Honda) | DNF | |
| 26 | Nicola Carraro | LEVELUP – MTA (KTM) | DNS | |
| 27 | Vincente Perez | Fibre Tec Honda MLav Racing (Honda) | DNS | |
Rueda becomes 400th different GP winner
The Spaniard adds his name to an illustrious list of winners across all solo classes, with 400 different riders now having taken to the top step over 75 years of history.
Official MotoGP Press Release
