Jake Dixon won his first race with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team at the Moto2 Argentina Grand Prix, leading from start to finish. Manuel Gonzalez and Celestino Vietti rounded out the podium. Other notable finishes included Aron Canet in fourth, Marcos Ramirez in fifth, and Daniel Holgado securing points in his second race as a rookie.
Jake Dixon has celebrated a significant victory in the 2025 Moto2 World Championship by winning his first race with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team aboard a Boscoscuro chassis. Displaying exceptional control, Dixon led from the outset until the chequered flag, marking a remarkable return to form.
Following his triumph in Thailand, Manuel Gonzalez secured second place in Argentina, finishing 3.5 seconds behind Dixon without ever posing a challenge for the lead. Celestino Vietti, riding for Team HDR Heidrun, achieved his first podium finish as a Boscoscuro rider after returning to the rostrum for the first time since Malaysia in 2024.
Aron Canet, despite enduring significant pain during the race, managed a commendable fourth-place finish with Fantic Racing Lino Sonego. While starting from the front row, Marcos Ramirez could only achieve fifth place, remaining competitive but outside the podium positions.
Darryn Binder showcased a strong performance, finishing sixth after advancing through the ranks. Alex Escrig of KLINT Forward Factory Team accrued the team’s first points of the season by finishing seventh. Both Team HDR Heidrun riders concluded the race in the top ten, with Alonso Lopez finishing eighth.
Rookie Daniel Holgado continued to impress by scoring points for the second consecutive race, placing ninth. Rounding out the top ten was Albert Arenas on the ITALJET Gresini Moto2 machine. The race results reflect the competitive nature of the championship and the emerging talents in Moto2.
Jake Dixon’s first victory with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team underscores his return to form in the Moto2 World Championship. The race in Argentina showcased the competitive spirit, with notable performances from Manuel Gonzalez and Celestino Vietti, as well as commendable finishes from other riders like Aron Canet and Daniel Holgado. This race not only highlights Dixon’s potential but also sets the stage for the rest of the season.
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