Motorsports News | Bike Reviews | Gadget Reviews
  • Home
  • Bike Reviews
  • Car Reviews
  • Product Reviews
  • Motorsports News
    • Isle of Man TT

      • Isle of Man TT 2020
      • Isle of Man TT 2022
    • MotoGP

      • MotoGP 2020
      • MotoGP 2021
      • MotoGP 2022
    • WSBK

      • WSBK 2020
      • WSBK 2021
      • WSBK 2022
    • Dakar

      • Dakar 2020
      • Dakar 2021
      • Dakar 2022
    • WRC

      • WRC 2020
      • WRC 2021
      • WRC 2022
    • Asian Le Mans Series

      • Asian Le Mans Series 2019
      • Asian Le Mans Series 2020/2021
      • Asian Le Mans Series 2022
  • Press Releases
    • Press Releases
    • PR Newswire
  • Others
    • Biker Profiles
    • Launches
  • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
You are here: Home1 / MotorBugs Blog2 / Motorsports News3 / MotoGP 20204 / Moto3™ – Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) doubles up for Honda’s 8...

Moto3™ – Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) doubles up for Honda’s 800th Grand Prix win.

_dsc4471_0.small

75-albert-arenas-esp_dsc0302.small

14-tony-arbolino-ita_dsc0202.small

r.small

_dsc1114_0_0.small

_dsc1197_0_0.small

After becoming the 100th different Grand Prix winner for Honda last weekend, Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) handed the Japanese manufacturer their 800th Grand Prix win with a pitch-perfect performance at the Gran Premio Liqui Moly de Teruel. The Spaniard grabbed the win at the penultimate corner to cross the line ahead of Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3) as the Japanese rider secures his maiden Moto3™ rostrum. Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM Ajo) bags his first podium of 2020 with a P3 as Championship leader Albert Arenas (Solunion Aspar Team Moto3) gets shuffled back to P4 on the last lap – but he extends his title lead.

It was Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team) who launched well from the front row to get himself in prime position heading into Turn 1. Polesitter Raul Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) went in deep to enable him to have the inside line heading into the Turn 2 right-hander as Fernandez, Arbolino and Arenas got a little too close for comfort after the opening corner, with Fernandez holding firm to lead on the opening lap. Celestino Vietti (SKY Racing Team VR46) also got away well from the front row and was P2, with Arbolino getting shuffled back to P4 as the scrapping started straight away in the Moto3™ class.

As is always the case in the lightweight class, the leading positions were ever-changing. Down the back straight it was slipstream city as Fernandez slipped from P1 to P3, but on two consecutive laps the Spaniard bit straight back at Turn 1. Fernandez, Arenas, Vietti and Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) all took turns leading on the opening handful of laps, with Fernandez on Lap 5 getting a bit beaten up heading into Turn 1 – the Aragon GP podium man was shuffled down to P10. Arenas then took to lead on Lap 6 as Darryn Binder (CIP Green Power) did his usual Sunday morning routine of fighting his way through the pack, the South African was up to P2.

For the next few laps, Arenas was holding firm at the front as the top 26 riders were all line astern. It really was a Moto3™ freight train at MotorLand. However, Arenas was looking formidable and even when the chasing pack was in the slipstream, no one could get past him down the straight but the title chase leader wasn’t getting away. John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) had a heart in your mouth moment on Lap 10 coming over the brow of the hill, the Scotsman was making solid progress in the top 10 but slipped back down to P11.

With nine laps to go, Toba tried to take the lead away from Arenas. Turn 1 was the Japanese rider’s chosen place, but he was slightly wide. Arenas was aggressive on the switchback into Turn 2 and held P1, as Toba lost momentum and slipped from a potential race lead to P6 in a matter of three corners. Arenas really was looking awesome out front as Sergio Garcia (Estrella Galicia 0,0) came to play from 28th on the grid, but despite the best efforts of Masia, Arenas didn’t want to give up P1.

Masia was using the Honda grunt down the back straight but Arenas kept biting back at Turn 1. The Aspar rider was supreme on the brakes and was riding like a man possessed, but Masia wasn’t allowing him to get away. After his moment, McPhee was back in the hunt for victory and was up to P4 and with three laps remaining, a battle royale kicked into overdrive. Masia made a move stick at Turn 1 on Arenas but the latter was back through at Turn 7. Toba was up the inside of both Binder and McPhee but the Petronas rider was back into third through Turn 10, with Masia aiming to get Arenas down the back straight.

However, Arenas continued to get a great run down the 1km straight. With two laps to go, Masia got payback at Turn 7 to grab the lead. Masia then found himself P3 though as both Arenas and McPhee carved past at Turn 12, but Masia got McPhee back down the straight. Arenas led onto the last lap but Masia forced his way through at Turn 1, with Toba making McPhee’s life difficult just behind. Sasaki followed his compatriot through on McPhee as Sasaki eyed his maiden Grand Prix podium. Arenas, on the other hand, was eying another win. Turn 7 saw Arenas squeeze past Masia once more as Vietti made his way up to P4 – the title challenger seeing Arenas at the front.

Turn 9 saw Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Garcia crash on the last lap, with Arenas braking late at Turn 12 to shut the door on Masia. So, it was all down the back straight. Could Arenas hold it? Once more he got a great run out of Turn 15 but Masia was reeling him in. The two KTMs of Toba and Sasaki were tucked in behind Masia’s Honda and heading into the braking zone, all three soared past Arenas. The latter was out of shape on entry as Masia stole the lead with two corners to go. Toba was second but ran slightly wide, allowing Sasaki to power through into P2. Masia got the power down and took the chequered flag in P1, Sasaki grabbed P2 as Toba held off Arenas for his first podium of 2020. Arenas slipped to P4 in the last two corners but crucially, he beats the likes of Vietti and Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia).

5th place went the way of Vietti who finishes just three tenths off the win, McPhee too finishes three tenths away and takes P6 after feeling the wrath of Toba on the final lap. Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3) rode superbly to pick up P7, Binder suffered in the final couple of laps to finish P8 as Ogura crossed the line P9. The Japanese rider was less than a second away from the win but he loses more ground in the fight for the title. Arbolino picks up P10, 2.259 seconds adrift from the win as the Suzuki-Garcia crash splits the pack on the final lap.

Another rip-roaring Moto3™ race goes down to the wire, with Masia making history for the second weekend in a row. What does all this mean for the Championship? Well, Arenas extends his advantage to 19 points over Ogura with three races to go. Vietti is 20 points behind Arenas with Masia now right in the hunt, 24 points split the double Aragon race winner and Arenas heading into the two Valencia and Portimao rounds. Game on!

Top 10:
1. Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing)
2. Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3) + 0.051
3. Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM Ajo) + 0.152
4. Albert Arenas (Solunion Aspar Team Moto3) + 0.296
5. Celestino Vietti (SKY Racing Team VR46) + 0.331
6. John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) + 0.372
7. Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3) + 0.583
8. Darryn Binder (CIP Green Power) + 0.772
9. Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia) + 0.955
10. Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team) + 2.259.

GRAN PREMIO LIQUI MOLY DE TERUEL

Moto3 Race Classification 2020.

Pos. Points Num. Rider Nation Team Bike Km/h Time/Gap
1 25 5 Jaume MASIA SPA Leopard Racing Honda 153.3 37’44.602
2 20 71 Ayumu SASAKI JPN Red Bull KTM Tech 3 KTM 153.3 +0.051
3 16 27 Kaito TOBA JPN Red Bull KTM Ajo KTM 153.3 +0.152
4 13 75 Albert ARENAS SPA Solunion Aspar Team Moto3 KTM 153.3 +0.296
5 11 13 Celestino VIETTI ITA SKY Racing Team VR46 KTM 153.3 +0.331
6 10 17 John MCPHEE GBR Petronas Sprinta Racing Honda 153.3 +0.372
7 9 53 Deniz ÖNCÜ TUR Red Bull KTM Tech 3 KTM 153.3 +0.583
8 8 40 Darryn BINDER RSA CIP Green Power KTM 153.2 +0.772
9 7 79 Ai OGURA JPN Honda Team Asia Honda 153.2 +0.955
10 6 14 Tony ARBOLINO ITA Rivacold Snipers Team Honda 153.1 +2.259
11 5 21 Alonso LOPEZ SPA Sterilgarda Max Racing Team Husqvarna 153.1 +2.489
12 4 25 Raul FERNANDEZ SPA Red Bull KTM Ajo KTM 153.1 +2.493
13 3 12 Filip SALAC CZE Rivacold Snipers Team Honda 153.1 +2.520
14 2 2 Gabriel RODRIGO ARG Kömmerling Gresini Moto3 Honda 153.1 +2.686
15 1 52 Jeremy ALCOBA SPA Kömmerling Gresini Moto3 Honda 153.1 +2.745
16 7 Dennis FOGGIA ITA Leopard Racing Honda 153.1 +2.895
17 99 Carlos TATAY SPA Reale Avintia Moto3 KTM 153.1 +3.019
18 16 Andrea MIGNO ITA SKY Racing Team VR46 KTM 153.1 +3.622
19 55 Romano FENATI ITA Sterilgarda Max Racing Team Husqvarna 152.9 +5.448
20 82 Stefano NEPA ITA Solunion Aspar Team Moto3 KTM 152.9 +5.620
21 70 Barry BALTUS BEL CarXpert PruestelGP KTM 152.9 +5.680
22 23 Niccolò ANTONELLI ITA SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda 152.9 +6.103
23 6 Ryusei YAMANAKA JPN Estrella Galicia 0,0 Honda 152.2 +16.543
24 50 Jason DUPASQUIER SWI CarXpert PruestelGP KTM 151.8 +21.606
25 92 Yuki KUNII JPN Honda Team Asia Honda 151.8 +21.716
26 9 Davide PIZZOLI ITA BOE Skull Rider Facile Energy KTM 151.8 +21.812
27 89 Khairul Idham PAWI MAL Petronas Sprinta Racing Honda 151.1 +32.799
28 73 Maximilian KOFLER AUT CIP Green Power KTM 151.1 +33.600
Not Classified
24 Tatsuki SUZUKI JPN SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda 153.3 1 Lap
11 Sergio GARCIA SPA Estrella Galicia 0,0 Honda 153.2 1 Lap

Moto3 World Standing 2020

Pos. Rider Bike Nation Points
1 Albert ARENAS KTM SPA 157
2 Ai OGURA Honda JPN 138
3 Celestino VIETTI KTM ITA 137
4 Jaume MASIA Honda SPA 133
5 Tony ARBOLINO Honda ITA 121
6 John MCPHEE Honda GBR 119
7 Raul FERNANDEZ KTM SPA 93
8 Darryn BINDER KTM RSA 90
9 Tatsuki SUZUKI Honda JPN 83
10 Gabriel RODRIGO Honda ARG 79
11 Romano FENATI Husqvarna ITA 70
12 Dennis FOGGIA Honda ITA 69
13 Jeremy ALCOBA Honda SPA 57
14 Andrea MIGNO KTM ITA 47
15 Ayumu SASAKI KTM JPN 43
16 Kaito TOBA KTM JPN 40
17 Sergio GARCIA Honda SPA 37
18 Niccolò ANTONELLI Honda ITA 33
19 Deniz ÖNCÜ KTM TUR 32
20 Stefano NEPA KTM ITA 26
21 Filip SALAC Honda CZE 23
22 Alonso LOPEZ Husqvarna SPA 21
23 Carlos TATAY KTM SPA 14
24 Ryusei YAMANAKA Honda JPN 13
25 Riccardo ROSSI KTM ITA 5
26 Barry BALTUS KTM BEL
27 Yuki KUNII Honda JPN
28 Jason DUPASQUIER KTM SWI
29 Maximilian KOFLER KTM AUT
30 Davide PIZZOLI KTM ITA
31 Khairul Idham PAWI Honda MAL
32 Dirk GEIGER KTM GER

Credits : Photos and content courtesy of motogp.com

Check Out Our Instagram Feed

Motorbugs

motorbugs

Automotive | Events | Gorgeous Pic | Gadgets | People
@nikonsg @nikonmalaysia

🏎️🇲🇾 Exciting news for racing fans in M 🏎️🇲🇾 Exciting news for racing fans in Malaysia! Introducing the GR86 Cup Malaysia Series 2025, featuring the sleek Toyota GR86 sports coupe. Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action with support races at iconic Sepang Circuit. Don’t miss out on the thrills! 🚦🏁 #GR86Cup #MalaysiaRacing #SepangCircuit #ToyotaGR86 #トヨタ #MotorBugs
The cutest EV is making its way into Malaysia mark The cutest EV is making its way into Malaysia market! 

Tan Chong Motor Group is working hand in hand with TQ WULING to introduce its brand into Malaysia. All Wuling cars will be local assembled in Tan Chong Segambut. 
First Wuling EV vehicle that will be launch Q4 2025 in Malaysia - Wuling EV Bingo!

With its compact, rounded body, cute headlights, this car exudes a friendly, cartoon-like charm. Its pastel color and minimalist design enhance its playful, youthful vibe. Perfect for stylish city drives, at an estimated price point below RM100,000. 

Stay tuned for the official launch 😻

#TanChong #Wuling #Motorbugs #Bingo
Tan Chong Motor Group today announced the introduc Tan Chong Motor Group today announced the introduction of the TQ WULING brand in Malaysia. This marks a significant milestone through a strategic alliance with SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co Ltd (SGM Wuling), a leading Chinese automotive company known for producing electric cars and plug-in hybrids to internal combustion models, along with versatile people-movers and functional commercial vehicles. 

#TanChong #TangChongMotor #WuLing #Motorbugs
cinematic replay on #TGR Rewind ⏪ moments on @M cinematic replay on #TGR 
Rewind ⏪ moments on @MotorBugs FB/ Website
POV: Your Weekend Ride Classic Style Meets Modern POV: Your Weekend Ride
Classic Style Meets Modern Performance 

#Heritage400 ~ Pricing at RM22,800+
@hanwaymalaysia #hanway #BSeries #MotorBugs
Proof that all those laps and adrenaline were wort Proof that all those laps and adrenaline were worth it! 

#トヨタ #TGR #Motorbugs
What went on on the track P3 What went on on the track P3
What went on on the track P2 What went on on the track P2
What went on on the track P1 What went on on the track P1
Guess who? Just a bunch of mystery racers rocking Guess who? Just a bunch of mystery racers rocking in helmets like superheroes!

#Motorbugs #TGR @tgrmalaysia
トヨタ GAZOO Racing The 2025 edition of the T トヨタ GAZOO Racing

 The 2025 edition of the Toyota VIOS Challenge kicks off with an adrenaline-packed season featuring 4 rounds of racing across 3 distinct categories:

Super Sporting Class (Gold Championship for professionals),
Sporting Class (Gold Championship for amateurs), and the
Rookie Class (for selected young talents development program)

#TGR #ToyotaGazooRacing2025 #ViosChallenge #Motorbugs #トヨタ
GR Supra Track Edition #GRSupra #Toyota #Motorbug GR Supra Track Edition 
#GRSupra #Toyota #Motorbugs
Speed, Style and something Wicked! GR SUPRA TRACK Speed, Style and something Wicked!

GR SUPRA TRACK EDITION ADDS TRACK-FOCUSSED ENHANCEMENTS

The latest of these special versions is the GR Supra Track Edition which has upgrades and features that make it an even more capable machine on the track. With its upgraded specifications, the Track Edition provides a more integrated driving experience on the track while also enhancing driving dynamics on winding roads.

#GRSupra #Toyota #Motorbugs
Precision. Power. Passion. The GR Yaris Automatic Precision. Power. Passion. The GR Yaris Automatic 2025 is here. 

With the new 8-speed automatic transmission, a wider range of people can enjoy fun and sporty driving. As with all GR high-performance vehicles, the transmission has been developed and tested in motorsport conditions to ensure that it is durable and reliable as part of Toyota’s quest to provide ever better cars.
The 2025 model has all the improvements of the Improved GR Yaris which has evolved since its original introduction in 2021. These include design changes on the bodywork, increased output from the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, a new cooling package and enhanced suspension durability and handling.
Visit www.toyota.com.my and Move Your World. 

@toyotamy @toyota @toyotayarisclub 

#toyotagryaris #YARIS #Motorbugs
S1 VIOS CHALLENGE 2025 🏁🏆 Round 1 of the 20 S1 VIOS CHALLENGE 2025 🏁🏆

Round 1 of the 2025 Vios Challenge concluded with some mighty fierce on-track action which saw the younger generation of racers outpacing the accomplished veterans. #ViosChallenge #ToyotaGazoo #Motorbugs
The 17-year-old, Monai, is amongst the youngest ra The 17-year-old, Monai, is amongst the youngest racers competing in the Sporting Class for amateurs and represents Ruk Team Nexzter PMC 52. 

 #Motorbugs #ViosChallenge #ToyotaGazoo #vioschallenge #Toyotagazoo #VIOS
Toyota Gazoo Racing 2025🥇Day 1, Round1, Race1 Toyota Gazoo Racing 2025🥇Day 1, Round1, Race1 
Super Sporting Class: Ady Rahimy – Laser Motor Racing
Sporting Class: Adam Mikail – G-Mart Motorsport
Rookie Class: Harkiesh Geeva
Race 2 resumes tomorrow (27 April) and to catch the 2025 Vios Challenge action! 

#ViosChallenge #ToyotaGazoo #Motorbugs @tgrmalaysia
2025 VIOS CHALLENGE SPORTING CLASS TOYOTA GAZOO RA 2025 VIOS CHALLENGE SPORTING CLASS TOYOTA GAZOO RACING

The opening round of the 2025 Vios Challenge kicked off with some spectacular door-to-door battles from start to finish in all three individual classes of racing that unveiled the rise of young drivers belonging to Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia’s Young Talent Development Program dominating the winners’ podium.

Super Sporting Class: Ady Rahimy – Laser Motor Racing
Sporting Class: Adam Mikail – G-Mart Motorsport
Rookie Class: Harkiesh Geeva

Race 2 resumes tomorrow (27 April) and to catch the 2025 Vios Challenge action! 

https://motorbugs.com/2025-vios-challenge-sporting-class-toyota-gazoo-racing/ 

#ViosChallenge #ToyotaGazoo #Motorbugs
Round 1 of Toyota Gazoo Racing @tgrmalaysia #Vio Round 1 of Toyota Gazoo Racing 

@tgrmalaysia #Vios #toyotagazoo #vioschallenge #motorbugs
Toyota Gazoo Racing #Vios Challenge 2025 Round 1 Toyota Gazoo Racing #Vios Challenge 2025 Round 1 

#toyotagazoo #toyota #vioschallenge #motorbugs
Load More Follow on Instagram

Check Out Our Facebook Feed

MotorBugs

MotorBugs

571

The Latest Happenings in the World of Motorsports.

MotorBugs

1 day ago

MotorBugs
🏎️🇲🇾 Exciting news for racing fans in Malaysia! Introducing the GR86 Cup Malaysia Series 2025, featuring the sleek Toyota GR86 sports coupe. Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action with support races at iconic Sepang Circuit. Don’t miss out on the thrills! 🚦🏁 #GR86Cup #MalaysiaRacing #SepangCircuit #ToyotaGR86 #トヨタ #MotorBugs ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

MotorBugs is at Sepang International Circuit.

1 week ago

MotorBugs
Proof that all those laps and adrenaline were worth it! #トヨタ #TGR #motorBugs ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

MotorBugs

2 weeks ago

MotorBugs
トヨタ GAZOO RacingThe opening round of the year saw a total of 36 racers, including one from Thailand and Singapore, competing in three individual classes of racing: Super Sporting for professional drivers; Sporting for amateurs; and Rookie for young drivers under Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia’s Young Talent Development Program.The 2025 edition of the Toyota VIOS Challenge kicks off with an adrenaline-packed season featuring 4 rounds of racing across 3 distinct categories:Super Sporting Class (Gold Championship for professionals),Sporting Class (Gold Championship for amateurs), and theRookie Class (for selected young talents development program)#TGR #ToyotaGazooRacing2025 #ViosChallenge #Motorbugs ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

MotorBugs is at Sepang International Circuit.

2 weeks ago

MotorBugs
Weekend Race in @Sepang Circuit RISE OF THE YOUNG DRIVERS UNSTOPPABLE IN ROUND 1 OF THE 2025 VIOS CHALLENGE#TGR #toyotagazoorace #motorBugs ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

MotorBugs

2 weeks ago

MotorBugs
GR Supra Track Edition #grsapura #toyota #motorBugs ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Recent Motorbugs News

  • Tan Chong Motor Group Enters Strategic Partnership with SGM Wuling to Launch TQ WULING Brand in Malaysia.
  • BMW Motorrad Malaysia unveils the New BMW F 900 XR and the All-New BMW R 12 nineT.
  • Introducing the New Hanway Bobber Series.
  • UMW TOYOTA MOTOR EXPANDS GAZOO RACING LINEUP WITH THE GR SUPRA TRACK EDITION AND GR YARIS AUTOMATIC VARIANT
  • Speed, Style and something Wicked! GR SUPRA TRACK EDITION
Copyright © 2020 Motorbugs
Web Solutions by Phlocode Web Solutions
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
BMW Malaysia Introduces the New BMW 330e M Sport. Moto2™ – Title lead and hat-trick for high flying Sam Lowes (EG 0,0...
Scroll to top