Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team's junior squad once again grabbed attention in the FIM MotoJunior championship at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia. Despite a weekend marred by setbacks, the raw pace shown by their riders in both Moto3 and Moto2 proved that this team is a force to be reckoned with.
In Saturday's qualifying, Guillem Planques immediately showed his teeth, fighting for pole and ultimately securing third on the Moto3 grid. However, teammate Leo Zanni was less fortunate, as two yellow flags hindered his flying laps, forcing him to start 15th. Meanwhile, Fabio Pilato, still in his adaptation phase, qualified 26th.
In Moto2, Unai Orradre delivered an impressive performance by taking fourth on the grid, a sweet achievement given the technical gremlins he had battled throughout the weekend.
The first Moto3 race on Sunday took place under the scorching Valencia sun, witnessed by over 10,000 fans. Planques was aggressive and managed to lead, but unfortunately, he crashed at the final corner while pushing for victory. Zanni, starting from behind, showcased his determination by climbing up to finish 11th, while Pilato continued to gain valuable experience, crossing the line in 22nd.
The second Moto3 race became the stage for a spectacular comeback. Zanni, again starting from 15th, was phenomenal as he broke into the leading group and fought tooth-and-nail for the win until the last corner. Although he had to settle for fifth, his performance was the highlight of the race. Planques, who was also in the thick of the battle, saw his hopes dashed after a small mistake. Overall, Momoven's performance in Valencia underscored their capability to compete at the sharp end, with results not fully reflecting their true potential.
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