Teknowarta – Indonesian racing sensation Veda Ega Pratama of Honda Team Asia delivered an impressive performance during the Moto3 French Grand Prix 2026 qualifying session. The promising young rider will launch his race from the second row of the grid after securing a strong sixth-place finish in a thrilling qualifying battle.
The 17-year-old talent concluded the qualifying rounds held at the iconic Le Mans Circuit in France on Saturday afternoon, May 9th, with a remarkable display of skill. Veda Ega’s impressive form was evident throughout the session, captivating fans and pundits alike.
Notably, Veda Ega earned a direct passage into Q2, bypassing the competitive Q1 segment. This was a testament to his strong showing in the Moto3 French Grand Prix 2025 practice session held on Friday, May 8th, where he clinched a commendable ninth position.
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Meanwhile, twelve other riders fiercely contended in Q1 for the four coveted spots in Q2. Emerging victorious from this intense battle and successfully advancing to the next stage were Alvaro Carpe, Adrian Cruces, Cormac Buchanan, and Guido Pini.
With a full field of 18 riders vying for pole position in Q2, Veda Ega quickly made his mark. Early in the session, the young Indonesian ace surged into fourth place, momentarily trailing only Joel Kelso, who held the provisional top spot.
Continuing his impressive charge, Veda Ega then astonishingly propelled himself into second place, closely shadowing Maximo Quiles, who had taken command of the Q2 session.
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However, the intensity of the session saw Veda Ega gradually lose ground. The Honda Team Asia rider initially slipped to third, then fourth, and further down to fifth in the penultimate minute.
A stroke of misfortune on his final lap ultimately saw Veda Ega conclude the qualifying session in a still respectable sixth position, posting a time of 1 minute 40.304 seconds.
Ultimately, it was Adrian Fernandez who masterfully snatched pole position, clocking a blistering 1 minute 40.044 seconds. He outpaced Maximo Quiles and Joel Kelso, who finished second and third, respectively, rounding out the front row.
Nevertheless, Veda Ega’s second-row start is undoubtedly a significant achievement and a strong foundation for the main race on Sunday, May 10th, 2026. Starting from such a promising position, the talented Indonesian rider possesses a genuine opportunity to contend for a coveted podium finish at the Moto3 French Grand Prix 2026.
Complete Qualifying Results
Here are the complete qualifying results for the Moto3 French Grand Prix 2026:
Q1 Results:
1. Alvaro Carpe – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM – 1’40.688 (qualified for Q2)
2. Adrian Cruces – CIP Green Power – KTM +0.005 (qualified for Q2)
3. Cormac Buchanan – BOE Motorsports – KTM +0.046 (qualified for Q2)
4. Guido Pini – Leopard Racing – Honda +0.182 (qualified for Q2)
5. Casey O’Gorman – Sic58 Squadra Corse – Honda +0.209
6. Joel Esteban – LevelUp MTA – KTM +0.296
7. Ryusei Yamanaka – MT Helmets MSI – KTM +0.449
8. Nicola Carraro – Rivacold Snipers Team – Honda +0.619
9. Rico Salmela – Red Bull KTM Tech 3 – KTM +0.662
10. Ruche Moodley – BOE Motorsports – KTM +0.713
11. Leo Rammerstorfer – Sic58 Squadra Corse – Honda +0.832
12. Zen Mitani – Honda Team Asia – Honda +1.397
Q2 Results:
1. Adrian Fernandez – Leopard Racing – Honda – 1’40.044
2. Maximo Quiles – CFMoto Aspar Team – KTM +0.14
3. Joel Kelso – GRYD MLav Racing – Honda +0.16
4. Marco Morelli – CFMoto Aspar Team – KTM +0.216
5. David Munoz – Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – KTM +0.236
6. Veda Ega Pratama – Honda Team Asia – Honda +0.26
7. Brian Uriarte – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM +0.297
8. Alvaro Carpe – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM +0.375
9. Matteo Bertelle – LevelUp MTA – KTM +0.483
10. Eddie O’Shea – GRYD MLav Racing – Honda +0.639
11. Guido Pini – Leopard Racing – Honda +0.712
12. Hakim Danish – MT Helmets MSI – KTM +0.717
13. David Almansa – Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP – KTM +0.831
14. Valentin Perrone – Red Bull KTM Tech 3 – KTM +0.922
15. Cormac Buchanan – BOE Motorsports – KTM +0.969
16. Jesus Rios – Rivacold Snipers Team – Honda +1.06
17. Adrian Cruces – CIP Green Power – KTM +1.101
18. Scott Ogden – CIP Green Power – KTM +1.452
Summary
Indonesian Moto3 rider Veda Ega Pratama of Honda Team Asia secured an impressive sixth-place starting position for the French Grand Prix 2026. The 17-year-old talent earned direct passage into Q2 after a strong performance in the practice session at Le Mans Circuit. During the qualifying battle on Saturday, May 9th, Veda Ega briefly surged to second place before concluding the session in sixth.
Veda Ega posted a time of 1 minute 40.304 seconds, while Adrian Fernandez claimed pole position. Starting from the second row is a significant achievement for the young rider. This promising grid position offers him a genuine opportunity to contend for a podium finish in the main race on Sunday, May 10th.