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The Red Bull KTM Ajo team started their home GP in Austria on Friday -a special event for partners such as Red Bull and KTM. Bo Bendsneyder maintained his good form from recent GPs, finishing the day as the fifth fastest rider. Teammate Niccolo Antonelli had more difficulties at the Red Bull Ring, closing day 17th. The afternoon session was affected by intermittent rainfall. Rain held off in the first Free Practice session of the weekend, and the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 riders were able to test some of…

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Championship leader Joan Mir (Leopard Racing) has extended his advantage after a wet weather showdown at Brno, staying in contention throughout before holding off Romano Fenati (Marinelli Rivacold Snipers) as it came down to a duel. The weather was wet as the lights went out, with the track then drying more and more as the laps ticked on. The podium was completed by Aron Canet (Estrella Galicia 0,0) after an almighty fight between the Spaniard, compatriot Juanfran Guevara (RBA BOE Racing Team) and Dutchman Bo Bendsneyder (Red Bull KTM Ajo).…

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There had never been a lightweight pole position for an Argentine rider before the Czech GP, but that’s now a stat from the past as Gabriel Rodrigo went from gravel to glory in the space of a lap. Following an early crash in the session, the Argentina rider managed to get back out on track with enough time to push for just a single lap – but he more than made it count, as the one-lap wonder in the final seconds of the session saw him take pole by a…

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The Moto3 World Championship season resumed this Friday at the Automotodrom Brno, bringing an end to the summer break. Red Bull KTM Ajo riders Bo Bendsneyder and Niccolo Antonelli did not have an easy day, due to rainfall throughout their allotted track time. Both improved their lap times in the afternoon session, and Bendsneyder placed twelfth and Antonelli twenty-first. The latter was back onboard his KTM bike for the first time since an injury ruled him out of action at Assen and Sachsenring. Rain had a considerable effect on the…

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Bo Bendsneyder’s efforts at Sachsenring provided a reward this Sunday. The Dutch rider, who had been unfortunate at Assen one week ago, claimed his best finish of the season in the German GP with eighth place. Teammate Danny Kent, standing in for the injured Niccolo Antonelli, was unable to finish the race after suffering a crash 12 laps from the end. Starting from the third row, Bendsneyder was in the second group from the start, fighting with over fifteen riders for sixth position. Although close to the halfway mark he…

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The Red Bull KTM Ajo riders faced qualifying for the German GP on Saturday afternoon, and had tricky conditions to contend with in their quest for a strong position on the grid. The session was interrupted with 15 minutes remaining due to a brief downpour, after which Bo Bendsneyder –who had started well– was able to take advantage and set his fastest lap, finishing 8th. Danny Kent, who is standing in for Niccolo Antonelli in Germany, continued his good performance and finished 16th, although tomorrow he will start from 28th…

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The Red Bull KTM Ajo riders began practice for the German GP with two dry sessions, despite heavy overnight rain threatening wet conditions on Friday. The day marked the first time the new asphalt at Sachsenring was used, although Bo Bendsneyder got to grips with it immediately to place sixth on the combined timesheet –continuing his good form from the Dutch GP one week ago. Standing in for the injured Niccolo Antonelli at this Grand Prix, Danny Kent finished seventeenth. Bo Bendsneyder have continued with the same dynamic as at…

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Aron Canet (Estrella Galicia 0,0) has taken a stunning second win of the season at the Motul TT Assen, striking at the final chicane to cross the line just ahead of fellow Championship challenger Romano Fenati (Marinelli Rivacold Snipers). After an incredible ride back through the field after a tough weekend, British Talent Team rider John McPhee completed the podium – making up 16 places from his grid position. With the threat of rain but a dry track and slicks on the field, it was a great start for the…

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Saturday at the Dutch GP was a brilliant day for Bo Bendsneyder, who took a big step forward amidst wet conditions. The Dutchman, at his home GP this weekend, led the way in FP3 and placed second in qualifying -just missing out on his first pole in the Moto3 World Championship. Tomorrow will be the first time the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider starts from the front row in the series. Teammate Niccolo Antonelli did not have such a good day, suffering two crashes in the two sessions. He will…

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The Dutch GP is a home round for Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Bo Bendsneyder, and the fans were out in force at the TT Circuit Assen from Friday. The Dutchman didn’t let down his compatriots, and set a strong time in FP1. At the end of the day he was eleventh overall, with teammate Niccolo Antonelli in 22nd position -still experiencing difficulty with his left shoulder that he dislocated last week. The first Free Practice session was very interesting for Bo Bendsneyder, who announced his presence with fast times…

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