Fermin Aldeguer got a far from perfect start but worked his way back into the race, then powered away for a third win in a row in the Moto2 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail.
Early laps were crucial to make the most of the Sepang track, with Fermin Aldeguer timing it right for his third pole in a row ahead of the Malaysian Moto2 Grand Prix.
Alonso Lopez took a long lap and came out in front in the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix World victory after a long lap penalty as the championship battle played out behind in Philip Island.
While hype continues to surround Pedro Acosta who finished the Official Portimao test fastest, could another Moto2 teenager in Fermin Aldeguer soon rival the Moto3 champion as MotoGP' next future 'star'.
It's been anything but a quiet winter for Moto2's Jorge Martin, who had to overcome knee surgery and further foot injuries alongside a switch from KTM to Kalex.
Updated: The FIM MotoGP Stewards’ panel has rejected the appeal by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s +Ego Speed Up team after seeing "no reason" to deviate from the original decision of no further action from the evidence provided.
After an absence from the grand prix paddock of nearly a year, Danny Kent returns to Moto2 action in Qatar this weekend as he bids to resuscitate his grand prix career with Speed Up Racing.