The race weekend at the Lusail International Circuit delivered high-stakes drama for the intermediate class. Daniel Holgado emerged as the absolute star after mastering the race with exceptional tactical intelligence and composure. Right from Friday's free practice sessions, the Spanish rider showcased blistering speed that put his championship rivals on high alert.
Despite facing a challenging qualifying session on Saturday where he had to yield to Alex Escrig and Manuel Gonzalez, fortune smiled upon him. A wave of grid penalties handed to several riders for slow riding infractions effectively promoted him to the front row, setting the stage for a stellar charge toward victory.
When the lights went out, he launched brilliantly off the line to seize the early lead, though Escrig immediately struck back exiting the opening corner. An intense tactical battle unfolded at the front as he maintained fierce pressure, hunting down the leader while meticulously preserving his machinery throughout the grueling desert Grand Prix.

With four laps remaining, the decisive moment arrived when he spotted a gap and executed a decisive maneuver to take control. The future MotoGP rider pulled away flawlessly, crossing the finish line with a comfortable 2.265-second margin over Ivan Ortola, who snatched second place in a dramatic final-lap scramble.
Speaking to the media after his second triumph of the season, the victorious Spaniard beamed with pride over his machine's performance. "An incredible race, it was fantastic and so much fun," Holgado enthused. "I managed the tire wear really well. Escrig applied massive pressure, but I kept telling myself to stay calm because I knew our pace was there. In the final seven laps, I gave it 100 percent and I am extremely satisfied." With this stellar victory in Qatar, his championship momentum continues to surge ahead of the upcoming rounds.



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