David Almansa sprang a late surprise in Moto3 FP1 at MotorLand Aragon, clocking 1'58.708 to snatch the top spot from Brian Uriarte, who had been leading before crashing. The dramatic end to the session reshuffled the pecking order and set the stage for a tightly contested weekend in the lightweight class.
Uriarte had looked impressive from the start, becoming the first rider to dip under 1'59. But his session took a nasty turn midway through when he lost the front at Turn 3 and tumbled hard. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider was taken to the medical centre with foot pain, yet his earlier time of 1'58.830 remained the benchmark until Almansa struck in the final minute.
There was more drama as Guido Pini and Leo Rammerstorfer nearly collided, though both managed to stay upright. Meanwhile, championship leader Maximo Quiles made his return after missing Silverstone with a broken collarbone, showing promising pace before settling for sixth.
Results and Implications
Almansa's 1'58.708 edged out Uriarte by 0.122s, with Cormac Buchanan just 0.142s behind in third. Alvaro Carpe and Guido Pini completed the top five, all within 0.331s of the leader. Such tight margins suggest qualifying will be a fierce battle where slipstreaming will be crucial.
Uriarte's crash is a concern for his team, as his physical condition could impact his qualifying performance. On the other hand, Quiles' immediate competitiveness after injury is a positive sign for his title campaign.
With qualifying scheduled for later today, all eyes will be on Uriarte's recovery and Almansa's consistency. Could there be another surprise? We'll find out soon.
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