CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar has secured two consecutive victories in the intermediate class for the first time in the team’s history
Dani Holgado managed one of the most challenging races of the season to perfection. The CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar rider waited for the right moment to attack and secure victory in Qatar, his second of 2026. Holgado has shown he is in superb form and has now racked up seven podium finishes, the last three of which have come in consecutive races. Pole-sitter Alex Escrig was unable to match Holgado’s pace and finished third after being overtaken by Iván Ortolá, who took second place, in the final metres. David Alonso fought his way up the field and battled for a podium place right up until the final laps, crossing the finish line in fourth place.
CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar rounds off the Asian tour with a superb performance from Dani Holgado and David Alonso. Both riders secured podium places and even engaged in a thrilling battle for second and third place at various stages of the race. Dani Holgado had a very clear strategy from the outset: to manage tyre wear so he could attack in the second half of the race and try to secure the best possible result. The Spaniard, who started the weekend leading the first two sessions, maintained a steady pace to stay on the tail of Alex Escrig, but at the same time had to battle with several riders to stay in the top three, including his team-mate. At the halfway point of the race, Holgado sprang into action and stepped up a gear to take the lead with five laps to go, ultimately securing victory by a margin of two seconds. Furthermore, Holgado is now tied with Jake Dixon as the Aspar Team rider with the most Moto2 wins, with a total of four. His team-mate David Alonso was also one of the most competitive riders this Sunday under the floodlights at the Lusail Circuit. The Colombian fought his way up from eighth place and held a top-three position for much of the race. After being overtaken by his team-mate and, shortly afterwards, by Ortolá, Alonso struggled to manage tyre wear but held his position to finish in fourth place.
Win Dani Holgado: “I’m absolutely delighted. The race went exactly as I’d planned: attacking in the second half and towards the end of the race when the tyres were already more worn. We were all struggling a lot, but I worked hard with the team to find a solution and finish the race strongly. To be honest, I found it quite tough at the start because I didn’t have much more to give compared to Alex Escrig. Alonso also overtook me and I had a battle with another rider as well, but I managed the situation well and attacked at the right moment to take the win. There were lots of very competitive riders, but in this sort of race you have to stay calm to manage tyre wear properly. I’m very, very happy, and also delighted to see everyone so pleased with this victory. This past month hasn’t been easy for me at all, but they’ve never stopped believing in me, and that’s why I’m proud. I know these circumstances make me a better rider and give me even more motivation to keep working hard. When you achieve a victory like today’s, it’s incredibly satisfying.”
4th David Alonso (+4.143): “I’m satisfied with the result. I’m very pleased with the race I’ve had and with how I held on until the end. The tyre was wearing out a lot; conditions were very critical, especially in the second half of the race. I fought as hard as I could, and I’ve learnt a great deal from this race: there are times when it’s better to follow your instinct, even if it goes against logic and might not seem like the best option.”
