Treacherous conditions at Le Mans produced a survival test in Moto3, but through the chaos it was Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) who once again emerged in complete control. The championship leader delivered a composed wet-weather masterclass, leading every lap to claim consecutive victories and strengthen his advantage at the top of the standings.

The race began under unusual circumstances after an entirely dry weekend was suddenly interrupted by rain before lights out. Race Direction officially declared the Grand Prix wet, opening pit lane for 10 minutes prior to the start so riders could gain valuable experience in the changing conditions.

Quiles immediately seized command with a brilliant launch off the line, surging into the lead before the field had even completed the opening sector. Behind him, the race unraveled rapidly. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) became the first rider to crash after losing control at Turn 2, while David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) slid out moments later at Turn 3. The opening lap chaos continued when Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports) suffered a violent highside exiting Turn 7.

The wet circuit continued to catch riders out as the race settled. Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) crashed after making early progress through the field, while Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Joel Kelso (GRYD – MLav Racing) also became victims of the slippery conditions.

At the front, however, Quiles looked completely unfazed. Lap after lap, the Spaniard steadily extended his lead while rivals behind him struggled simply to stay upright. Championship contender Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) saw his race end in the gravel at Turn 10, while Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) briefly rose into second position before crashing out just corners later.

Those incidents elevated Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) into second place, with Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP – MTA) moving into podium contention despite earlier serving a Long Lap Penalty. Fernandez settled into a comfortable rhythm in the closing stages, while Bertelle secured his long-awaited return to the rostrum.

By the chequered flag, Quiles had built a margin of nearly two seconds to complete another commanding performance and extend his championship lead to 46 points. Fernandez finished runner-up for his second podium in succession, while Bertelle celebrated his first top-three result since Austin in 2025.

Further behind, Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) continued his impressive form with fourth place, while Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA) stormed from 20th on the grid to fifth after an outstanding recovery ride. Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) recovered from a disappointing Jerez weekend with sixth, and Adrian Cruces (CIP Green Power) delivered a strong home performance in seventh.

Elsewhere, Eddie O’Shea (GRYD – MLav Racing) celebrated a career-best ninth-place finish, while Uriarte somehow managed to recover from two separate crashes to still leave Le Mans with a championship point.

Just outside the top ten, Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) recovered from an earlier crash to finish 11th ahead of Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI). Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) salvaged 13th despite his late fall from podium contention, while Leo Rammerstorfer (SIC58 Squadra Corse) claimed 14th. Remarkably, Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) fought back from two separate crashes to secure the final championship point in 15th.

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