The Thai of team Asia imposes himself on Mandalika: he precedes Celestino Vietti, who strengthens his position as championship leader, and Canet. Eighth Tony Arbolino ahead of Pedro Acosta
Somkiat Chantra wins the Moto2 sprint race in Indonesia, a race shortened to 16 out of the 25 scheduled laps, both due to the high temperatures and the difficult conditions of the asphalt. The Thai of team Asia paints an impeccable race, with an unattainable pace for everyone and a safe conduct: for him it is the first victory, but also the first podium in his career. The excellent Celestino Vietti precedes the finish line and takes a very precious second place that consolidates his leadership in the world championship: now the Kalex VR46 driver’s points advantage over Aron Canet, third on arrival, are 9. For Vietti, after the victory suddenly in Qatar a good demonstration of perseverance to confirm his undoubted qualities.
the top-5
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Completing the top-5 is Sam Lowes, fourth, ahead of Augusto Fernandez, fifth. Tony Arbolino ends in 8th place with the Kalex of the Vds team, preceding Pedro Acosta. The Moto3 champion, burdened by a Long Lap Penalty, finished ninth after bending his compatriot Albert Arenas in a close duel. “I am very happy with my race after a difficult weekend due to the climate and the new track – Celestino Vietti’s first words -. We did a great job with the team and I managed the situation well, both for the high temperatures, both for the conduct of the race “.
the race
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At the start Somkiat Chantra sprints well in front of Sam Lowes and Jake Dixon, with Corsi and Vietti doing the door and the threatening sky that makes a few drops of rain fall. A few laps and they go to the ground, first Dixon, then Corsi, with Vietti climbing up and moving into second position, peremptorily putting Lowes and Canet in succession. Chantra competes on his own, controls the pace at will, with Vietti polishing his second place ahead of Canet in fairly frozen positions. The only emotions come from the skirmishes between Acosta and Arenas and from Chantra’s tears in the celebrations in the pits. Great exploit of him: applause.
moto2 gp indonesia, order of arrival
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The ranking of the Moto2 GP of Indonesia (top 15):
- Somkiat Chantra
- Celestino Vietti 3.230
- Aron Canet 4,366
- Sam Lowes 7.918
- Augusto Fernandez 12,228
- Ai Ogura 12.384
- Fermín Aldeguer 12,696
- Tony Arbolino 14,547
- Peter Acosta 17,786
- Albert Arenas 18.327
- Joe Roberts 18.509
- Cameron Beaubier 18.566
- Jorge Navarro 19,711
- Jeremy Alcove 19,960
- For Bendsneyder 20,551
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