Valentin Perrone of Red Bull KTM Tech3 claimed his first Moto3 pole position during the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying at Red Bull Ring. The Argentine rider leveraged Red Bull’s team strategy to post a fastest lap of 1m 39.938s, outpacing Angel Piqueras and Ryusei Yamanaka. In-depth analysis highlights Perrone’s resilience in critical moments. Can he convert this pole into a victory?
2025 Austrian Moto3 Qualifying Results
Below are the complete results of the 2025 Austrian Moto3 qualifying:
| POS | RIDER | NATIONALITY | TIME |
| 1 | Valentin Perrone | Argentina | 1m 39.938s |
| 2 | Angel Piqueras | Spain | +0.046s |
| 3 | Ryusei Yamanaka | Japan | +0.146s |
| 4 | Dennis Foggia | Italy | +0.152s |
| 5 | Maximo Quiles | Spain | +0.179s |
| 6 | Adrian Fernandez | Spain | +0.326s |
| 7 | Alvaro Carpe | Spain | +0.415s |
| 8 | Jose Antonio Rueda | Spain | +0.463s |
| 9 | David Almansa | Spain | +0.510s |
| 10 | Joel Kelso | Australia | +0.530s |
| 11 | Guido Pini | Italy | +0.587s |
| 12 | Jacob Roulstone | Australia | +0.652s |
| 13 | Scott Ogden | Great Britain | +0.663s |
| 14 | David Munoz | Spain | +0.712s |
| 15 | Taiyo Furusato | Japan | +0.728s |
| 16 | Marcos Uriarte | Spain | +0.801s |
| 17 | Cormac Buchanan | New Zealand | +1.189s |
| 18 | Nicola Carraro | Italy | +1.696s |
Perrone capitalized on Red Bull’s team formation strategy, positioning himself at the rear of the group to maximize slipstream benefits. Despite a near-crash in Q2 due to a front wheel lock-up, he posted a time of 1m 39.938s, securing his maiden pole. Piqueras, who led Friday’s sessions, took second, 0.046 seconds behind, while Yamanaka completed the front row despite a crash at turn four. Dennis Foggia and Maximo Quiles of CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team finished fourth and fifth, with Quiles’ final lap canceled due to track limit violations.
Q1 was led by Nicola Carraro, who advanced to Q2 with an impressive time, followed by Jacob Roulstone, Marcos Uriarte, and Cormac Buchanan. Buchanan faces a potential penalty for an early pit exit in Q2. Three replacement riders competed in Spielberg: Uriarte for Matteo Bertelle, Arbi Aditama for Tatchakorn Buasri, and Casey O’Gorman for Luca Lunetta. Debutant O’Gorman finished 20th after missing a chance to use fresh tires in Q1.
Perrone’s pole position positions him strongly for his first Moto3 victory. However, Piqueras and Yamanaka, with consistent pace, pose significant threats. With championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda starting eighth, the front-row battle will be intense. Can Perrone convert his pole into a win?
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