Moto2: 39 points down to 34 – it’s not a big chunk, but it was an important five points that Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) clawed back on Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) in Japan as the Moto2 title race continues to intrigue ahead of a date with Lombok.
Moreira’s P3 was his third podium in his last five, and the second weekend in a row where the gap to Gonzalez has come down. The latter’s busy race – which saw him handed a Long Lap penalty – eventually saw the championship leader finish P5 to limit the points damage.
Aron Canet’s (Fantic Racing) Motegi weekend was one to forget after his P15 finish saw the Spaniard drop to 49 points back, but the #44 now lands at a circuit he took pole, the fastest lap and win at last season. A repeat would be very much welcomed as both Fantic riders aim to reel themselves back into the title equation after Barry Baltus also lost some ground after a P7. 56 is the gap between Gonzalez and the Belgian now.
Last weekend, no one had an answer to Daniel Holgado’s (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) pace on Sunday. A stunning win sees the star rookie continue his incredible form, and after his P2, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing) will be another rider high on confidence in Lombok. Both might be out of realistic title contention, but the duo look set to play a key role between now and the curtain closer in Valencia.
It’s a homecoming for Mario Aji (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) this weekend too, as Indonesia’s Moto2 hero aims for points in front of his passionate faithful. How will the Moto2 championship look come Sunday? We’re very eager to find out.
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