David Almansa dominated the Friday practice sessions of the 2025 Argentina Moto3, setting a new lap record of 1m 46.981s. He was closely followed by rookie Alvaro Carpe and Jose Antonio Rueda. The practices highlighted the challenges faced by several riders, including penalties impacting their standings from previous races.
The Friday practice results from the 2025 Argentina Grand Prix of Moto3 show David Almansa leading the way at Termas de Rio Hondo, setting a record time of 1m 46.981s. Almansa, riding for Leopard Racing, improved over one and a half seconds compared to the previous record held by Andrea Migno. The rookie Alvaro Carpe closely followed, finishing second and being the fastest KTM rider at +0.364s behind.
The top results of Friday practice included the following riders:
1. David Almansa (SPA) – Leopard Racing (Honda) – 1m 46.981s
2. Alvaro Carpe (SPA) – Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) – +0.364s
3. Jose Antonio Rueda (SPA) – Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) – +0.470s
4. Valentin Perrone (ARG) – Red Bull KTM Tech3 (KTM) – +0.704s
5. Joel Kelso (AUS) – LEVELUP – MTA (KTM) – +0.773s.
Additionally, riders including Ryusei Yamanaka (6th), Angel Piqueras (7th), and Scott Ogden (8th) performance, highlight the competitive nature of the session. Many riders, including Munoz, faced significant challenges due to technical issues and penalties affecting their standings from previous events, which shaped the practice dynamics.
In the first practice session, David Munoz led with a time of 1m 57.363s, followed by Rueda and Almansa. The session faced interruptions due to falls, yet no significant injuries were reported.
During the Friday practices for the 2025 Argentina Moto3 Grand Prix, David Almansa showcased impressive performance, claiming the fastest lap and setting a new record. The competitive standings demonstrated the strong presence of KTM riders, particularly rookie Alvaro Carpe. With various challenges faced, including penalties and technical issues, the results set an exciting stage for the upcoming race.
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