David Alonso (first): “I’ve never been in this situation before” / Moto3

After four wins and four more podium finishes in his first year in 2023, David Alonso is considered the favorite for the 2024 Moto3 World Championship title. CFMOTO Team driver Aspar has fulfilled this role impressively so far.

Victory in Qatar and fourth place in Portimão was followed by a strong display from the 17-year-old Colombian at the Austin GP. From the pole position, Alonso came out of the field early and from then on he controlled the game at the front. He eventually crossed the finish line 5.163 seconds ahead of Daniel Holgado (GASGAS Tech3) to move within two points of the Spaniard in the World Championship standings.

“I am very happy, we had an almost perfect weekend,” rejoiced the race winner, who at the same time emphasized: “It was not easy because the tire wear was difficult to control, especially at the end of the race.”

The “Circuit of the Americas” with a length of 5.516 km demanded a lot from the CFMOTO tests: “The lap here is very long. When you see that there are still four laps to go, there is still a long way to go. For a long time I began to think about every kind of stuff. It was really hard to maintain focus in the last few laps.

“I’ve never been in this situation before,” explained Alonso, who has had to win in the fighting group in his five GP victories so far. “We finally got our first win on our own, I’ve been dreaming about it the whole time.” But despite all the excitement, he knows: “The competition is long. It’s hard to make a difference because everyone is so close. That’s why every point counts.”

Results round Moto3 World Championship, Austin, April 14, 2024

1. Alonso, CFMOTO, 14 Rdn in 31:38,427 minutes
2. Loosen, GASGAS, + 5,163 sec
3. Piqueras, Honda, + 5,176
4. Yamanaka, KTM, + 5,676
5. Muñoz, KTM, + 13,285
6. Suzuki, Husqvarna, + 13,730
7. Kelso, KTM, + 13,963
8. Roulstone, GASGAS, + 19,126
9. Esteban, CFMOTO, +19,325
10. Bertelle, Honda, +20,657
11. Fernandez, Honda, +20,689
12. Carraro, KTM, +22,785
13. Zurutusa, KTM, + 22,8
14. Dettwiler, KTM, +27,575
15. Farioli, Honda, +32,147
16. Rossi, KTM, + 38,953
17. Whatley, Honda, + 44,924

Moto3 World Championship standings after 3 of 21 races:
1. Holes 65 Points. 2. Alonso 63. 3. Kelso 28. 4. Ortola 23. 5. Suzuki 22. 6. Veijer 21. 7. Wheel 20. 8. Piqueras 20. 9. Stephen 20. 10. Nepa 19. 112. Roulstone Munoz 18 . 23. Farioli 1. 24. Lunetta

World Builders Championship:
1. GASGAS 55 points. 2. CFMOTO 63. 3. KTM 46. 4. Honda 38. 5. Husqvarna 31.

World Cup Team:
1. Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 84 Points. 2. CFMOTO Aspar Team 83. 3. BOE Motorsports 46. 4. Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP 43. 5. MT Helmets MSI 36. 6. Leopard Racing 31. 7. Red Bull KTM Ajo 25. 8. Level up MTA 2 2 . Honda Asia Team 16. 10. CIP Greenpower 15. 11. Rivacold Snipers Team 10. 12. MLAV Racing 4. 13. SIC58 Squadra Corse 2.