Moto2: Alonso's Late Charge Delivers Podium Glory for Aspar CFMOTO Amid Sepang Sizzle

Sepang, Malaysia – October 26, 2025 – In a blistering Moto2 showdown at the Sepang International Circuit, Aspar CFMOTO's David Alonso turned the heat up—literally and figuratively—to snag a hard-fought second place, marking his fourth podium of the season and second consecutive runner-up finish. The Colombian sensation's gutsy overtake on teammate Dani Holgado with four laps remaining propelled the team to another strong haul, with Holgado capping off a pole-to-fourth effort in the punishing Malaysian heat.

The race, delayed by an unexpected schedule shuffle that slotted it after MotoGP, kicked off under scorching conditions that sapped tyre grip and tested riders' resolve. A dramatic red flag on the opening lap—triggered by a crash with no serious fallout—reset the field for an abbreviated 11-lap sprint, amplifying the intensity as temperatures soared even higher.

Holgado, celebrating his third pole of the year, bolted into second early on, shadowing race winner Jake Dixon while navigating the treacherous low-grip surface. But as the laps ticked down, Alonso—making his rookie Moto2 campaign a standout—bided his time in the top three, conserving rubber and striking decisively. The intra-team battle for the podium spot electrified the circuit, with Alonso slipping past Holgado to lock in second, 2.035 seconds adrift of Dixon. Barry Baltus rounded out the rostrum in third, while Holgado, mere tenths from joining him, soldiered to fourth at +4.358s, a testament to his grit despite braking woes in the finale.

Further down, Aspar CFMOTO's Diogo Moreira charged to fifth, vaulting him nine points clear as the new points leader in the intermediate class standings. Fellow contender Manu González suffered a late spill with two laps to go but remounted unscathed, though without adding to his tally.

For Alonso, the result was as much emotional fuel as strategic triumph. "It was a race where the most important thing was to finish safe and sound," he said post-race, reflecting on the double restarts and relentless humidity. "I've been in contact with the teams to find out how Rueda and Dettwiler are doing, and I was able to go out on the track knowing their condition, which gave me strength. This race is for them, and I just hope they come back strong." His aggressive style, he added, is honing his edge: "I can allow myself to have more and more of these situations because if I don’t fall, it means I have more control over the bike."

Holgado, ever the optimist, mined silver linings from the scorch. "It was a pretty tough race. The conditions were very different from what we had during the weekend," the Spaniard noted. "I'm taking away a good lesson for the last two races: we've learned how to manage those moments of discomfort with the tyre, something I hadn't been able to do for a long time. I'm happy with the progress and how we've improved session after session. Thanks to the team for their incredible work."

The double-threat from Aspar CFMOTO underscores their upward trajectory in Moto2, blending youthful firepower with tactical nous. With the Valencia finale on the horizon, Alonso's podium streak and Holgado's pole prowess signal big ambitions for the CFMOTO-backed squad as they chase deeper into the championship fray. In a category where margins are razor-thin and heatwaves unforgiving, Sepang proved once again: for Aspar, the fire is just getting started.