Uriarte Takes Moto3 Pole at Mandalika
Brian Uriarte earned Moto3 pole position at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit on Saturday. David Almansa qualified second, with Alvaro Carpe, Adrian Fernandez, and Guido Pini rounding out the top five.
Brian Uriarte, riding for Red Bull KTM Ajo, secured the top starting spot for the Moto3 race at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. David Almansa of Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP qualified second, while Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe completed the top three.
Leopard Racing teammates Adrian Fernandez and Guido Pini filled fourth and fifth. The session followed earlier Mandalika practice, where Almansa had set the pace on Friday and Maximo Quiles led Saturday morning’s FP2 before Q2 decided the grid.
Uriarte’s pole may boost visibility for Moto3 and Red Bull KTM Ajo among Indonesian fans attending or watching Mandalika. A strong qualifying result could increase local interest in the race weekend, potentially benefiting tourism, broadcast audiences, and youth interest in motorcycle racing. For riders and teams, it may shape race strategy and championship momentum, though qualifying alone does not determine outcomes.