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David Almansa denies Maximo Quiles Moto3 victory in Qatar

David Almansa produced a flawless ride from the opening corner of the Moto3 Qatar GP to deny newly crowned champion Maximo Quiles a historic single-season record.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 1:46 PM
David Almansa denies Maximo Quiles Moto3 victory in Qatar
Key Things to Know
  • David Almansa won the Qatar Moto3 GP, beating Adrian Fernandez by 2.516 seconds.
  • The victory prevented 2026 Moto3 champion Maximo Quiles from equaling the record of 14 wins in a single season.
  • Maximo Quiles recovered from an early drop to seventh to complete the podium in third place.
The Story in 60 Seconds

David Almansa secured victory at the Qatar Moto3 Grand Prix, preventing newly crowned champion Maximo Quiles from matching the single-season win record. Almansa took the holeshot from pole-sitter Quiles into Turn 1 and led comfortably to claim his fourth win of the campaign by 2.516 seconds.

Adrian Fernandez finished second, while Quiles recovered from an early drop down the order and a late error to take third. Brian Uriarte finished 14th after an early crash, successfully securing the Moto3 Rookie of the Year title.

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