Maximo Quiles clinched a dramatic victory at the San Marino GP 2026, edging out David Almansa by a mere 21 thousandths of a second. This marks Quiles' eighth win of the season and his second consecutive after Aragon, cementing his position atop the Moto3 riders' standings.
The race at Misano was a nail-biter until the very end. Quiles, riding for the Aspar team, had to fend off relentless pressure from Almansa. Nevertheless, the Spanish rider held on to take the win and now leads his compatriot by 107 points. With eight rounds remaining, the championship battle is still alive, but Quiles is in a commanding position.
Quiles' success also has a significant impact on the constructors' championship. KTM continues to dominate with a 173-point lead over Honda. The consistent performances of KTM riders, including Quiles and Valentin Perrone, are key to the Austrian manufacturer's dominance.
In the riders' standings, Valentin Perrone sits sixth with 114 points, followed by Matteo Bertelle in ninth with 84 points. Meanwhile, Honda riders Adrian Fernandez and Casey O'Gorman have collected 59 points each, occupying 14th and 16th positions. Eddie O'Shea follows with 52 points in 18th.
Other riders such as KTM's Ryusei Yamanaka have 25 points, Cormac Buchanan 5 points, Leo Rammerstorfer 4 points, and Kiattisak Singhapong 1 point. Several names like Nicola Carraro, Leonardo Abruzzo, and Eduardo Gutierrez have yet to score points this season.
Moto3 Standings 2026 after the San Marino GP
Here are the latest riders' and constructors' standings:
Quiles' victory at Misano underscores his dominance in the Moto3 class. With strong performances and full support from KTM, he is becoming increasingly difficult to catch. However, Almansa and other riders will not give up easily. The remaining eight races will be a fierce battleground for the world title.
For Quiles, the focus now is on maintaining consistency and avoiding mistakes. If he can keep up his form, the 2026 Moto3 world championship will soon be within his grasp.
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Maximo Quiles wins Moto3 Misano after a last-corner pass on David Almansa. The victory extends his championship lead to 102 points over Almansa.
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