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Guevara grabbed the holeshot with Holgado, Albert Arenas (Italjet Gresini Moto2) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) forming the early leading quartet. Gonzalez ran fifth initial - ly, with Moreira maintaining ninth as the pair managed the pres- sure of the title decider. Ortola's progress began with passes on Gonzalez and Arenas as the leaders tried to break clear. Gonzalez started to struggle by mid-race, running wide twice before being swallowed by Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Arenas and Filip Salac (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team). With five laps remaining, Gonzalez dropped to eighth and then slowed dra - matically, gesturing to his rear tire before heading to pit lane. Moreira swept past unchallenged to secure the crown. Up front, Holgado attacked Guevara relentlessly, but the Yamaha rider held firm, resist - ing a last-lap push to claim a breakthrough win. Behind Ortola's third place, Veijer finished fourth, Arenas took fifth after Salac's tire- pressure penalty, and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) charged to sixth in his final GP race before heading to WorldSBK. Agius, Celestino Vietti, Tony Arbo - lino and newly crowned champion Moreira completed the top 10. "This weekend started in a difficult way, with two crashes on Friday—one of them quite heavy," Guevara said. "While I was at the hospital for a check-up, the mechanics worked against the clock to get the bike ready for me. Our Q2 was very solid, and in the race, I really enjoyed myself. In the final laps, I had to defend be - cause I knew Holgado was ready to attack, but I was determined to win—and we did. We've all learned a lot this year, and this victory must be the starting point as we head into next season." The final Moto2 points have Moreira crowned champion on 287 to Gonzalez's 257. Barry Bal- tus, who crashed early in Valen- cia, took third on 232. Moto3 Adrian Fernandez finally claimed his first Moto3 victory in his 86th start, converting pole into a con- trolled win in Valencia. The Span- iard led most of the 20-lap race and held off Alvaro Carpe and Taiyo Furusato, though Furusato was later demoted for a last-lap track-limits infringement. Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) took the ROUND 22 / NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025 RICARDO TORMO CIRCUIT / VALENCIA, SPAIN ROAD RACE I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P70 Izan Guevara (28) finally delivered on the promise of three years in Moto2 with a maiden win.