Deniz Öncü won the Moto3 Australian GP, in a race marked by heavy rain and extremely challenging conditions for the riders, leading to multiple incidents and the need for careful risk management.

The race featured very difficult conditions with heavy rain and strong winds, so caution was crucial. Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) stood out in the early stages, with his teammate Collin Veijer in second place.

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Deniz Öncü concluded Friday’s action at the Indonesian MotoGP with a new circuit record at Mandalika, earning him the top spot in the second practice session with a time of 1m39.855s.

The initial leader of the session was Jaume Masiá (Leopard Racing/Honda), making up for the time lost due to his crashes in the morning session. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports/KTM) was in second, and Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets-MSi/KTM) in third.

The top two riders maintained their positions, while Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) moved up to third.

Although lap times continued to drop, the top two riders remained in their respective positions. Moreira then moved back up to third, with Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) also surpassing Holgado to take fourth place.

With 20 minutes remaining, Moreira overtook Muñoz for second place, and shortly thereafter, Öncü became the new leader, being 0.232s faster than Masiá. Lap times were now faster than those in the morning session.

Only in the final ten minutes top positions changed again when Moreira moved up to second, exchanging places with Masiá. Shortly after, the Brazilian was one of three riders to crash, along with David Alonso (Gaviota GasGas Aspar) and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP).

No significant changes occurred in the final minutes. Öncü finished at the top, being 0.132s faster than Moreira. Masiá briefly lost third place to Matteo Bertelle (Rivacold Snipers Team/Honda) but quickly regained it. Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) completed the top five.

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Deniz Öncü was battling for second place in the Moto3 Japanese Grand Prix when, seven laps from the end of the race, he suffered a fall.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider was in turn nine when he lost control, at a time when he was holding the second position just ahead of Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP).

After the incident, Öncü tried to continue the race but he was far back in the field and eventually retired. With Jaume Masiá’s winning (Leopard Racing/Honda), he now trails the championship leader by 52 points, which is a significant setback in his championship ambitions.

You can watch or rewatch the fall in the following video.

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Deniz Öncü is through to the second qualifying for the Moto3 Ijndian GP. The Turkish rider dominated Q1 on Saturday at the Buddh International Circuit to secure one of the last four spots in the battle for pole position. Daniel Holgado, the championship leader, was eliminated after his best lap was cancelled.

After the initial flying laps, Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) held the lead, ahead of Kaito Toba (SIC58 Squadra Corse/Honda), Scott Ogden, and Joshua Whatley (VisionTrack Racing Team/Honda).

Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) managed to climb to the second, pushing Whatley out of the qualification zone. Meanwhile, Öncü continued to strengthen his lead and kept his position throughout the session.

Later on, Ogden reinforced his place in the top four by moving into second place. However, he was overtaken by Holgado, Ryusei Yamanaka (SIC58 Squadra Corse/Honda), and Toba in the final minute. Ogden managed to recover against Toba to advance to Q2.

After the session ended, Holgado had his fastest lap time invalidated for exceeding track limits.

This situation dropped the championship leader to fifth place, just 0.060 seconds behind the fourth-placed Toba, who secured a spot in Q2. Therefore, Öncü, Yamanaka, Ogden, and Toba advanced.

Results:

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Deniz Öncü continua a sonhar com o título no Moto3 e nem a garantia de que estará no Moto2 em 2024 lhe tira o sonho de chegar ao título.

Após a confirmação de que irá subir à categoria intermédia, Öncü falou sobre os atuais objetivos, além de agradecer a confiança em si depositada:

– Estou muito contente por subir para a Moto2 com a Red Bull KTM Ajo. O principal objetivo desta época é melhorar na Moto3 e obter bons resultados para lutar pelo título. Estamos a trabalhar muito bem juntos e temos vitórias na Alemanha e na Áustria até agora. Só quero agradecer ao Aki, à KTM e à Red Bull pela confiança que depositaram em mim e por esta oportunidade. Obrigado também ao meu manager, Kenan Sofuoğlu, por me apoiar sempre.

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In 2024, the Red Bull KTM Ajo team is set to undergo significant changes. The team has announced that Celestino Vietti will be joining their ranks, having signed a contract. Additionally, Deniz Öncü has secured a promotion to the Moto2 category.

The team’s manager, Aki Ajo, expressed his excitement about these new developments. He believes that both riders have showcased immense talent and potential in their respective careers. Ajo is confident that with the support of the team, they will achieve great success in the coming season.

Celestino Vietti, who previously raced for the Sky Racing Team VR46 in the Moto3 category, is thrilled about his new journey with Red Bull KTM Ajo. He is eager to demonstrate his skills and contribute to the team’s success.

On the other hand, Deniz Öncü’s promotion to Moto2 is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Having shown consistent performance in the Moto3 category, he is now ready to take on new challenges in the higher category.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo team is gearing up for an exciting 2024 season, with fresh talent and renewed energy. Fans and enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling races and outstanding performances from the team.

Celestino Vietti: “I’m super-excited. It’s a great opportunity for me so I am very happy about the news. I have to say thanks to KTM and Aki Ajo for believing in me. Also, thanks to VR46 Riders Academy Management, as without them none of this would be possible. We still have a way to go before the end of this season, so I have to finish this one the best way with my current team. They helped me to achieve many great results this year. It will also enable me to have the confidence to start the new season well. Thank you so much and see you in 2024.”

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Deniz Öncü was the fastest rider in the third practice session of the Moto3 San Marino GP at Misano. Like almost all the riders, the Turkish rider set his best lap time this morning in the third session.

After the first flying laps, Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets-MSi/KTM) was the leader, but he was soon overtaken by several riders. In fact, in the first quarter of an hour, there were constant changes at the timesheet, until Jaume Masiá (Leopard Racing/Honda) managed to hold the lead for about 12 minutes.

The Spanish rider, who was the fastest yesterday, was beaten by Moreira five minutes from the end, before Ivan Ortolá (Angeluss MTA Team/KTM) took the top spot. A few seconds later, Masiá returned to the first position.

However, it was Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who set the pace, posting a lap time of 1m41.614s. He beat Masiá by 41 thousandths of a second, with David Alonso (Gaviota GasGas Aspar) in third. Tayo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Ortolá completed the top five.

Ryusei Yamanaka (Gaviota GasGas Aspar) was 14th and secured the last spot in direct qualification for the second qualifying. He was only one thousandth of a second ahead of Riccardo Rossi (SIC58 Squadra Corse/Honda). Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3), the championship leader, will also have to go through Q1.

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