Rueda Defeats Kelso to Secure Tenth Victory of 2025 Season
Jose Antonio Rueda claimed his tenth victory of the 2025 Moto3 season at the Australian Grand Prix, solidifying his status as World Champion. Competing for Red Bull KTM Ajo, Rueda outpaced Australia’s Joel Kelso from LEVELUP-MTA at the Phillip Island circuit.
Race Highlights
Rueda and Kelso finished 12 seconds ahead of the competition, with Alvaro Carpe taking third place. Rueda’s victory also contributed to Red Bull KTM Ajo’s success in clinching the Teams’ Championship.
Key Race Moments
- Lap 1: Kelso, starting from pole position, took the lead early on, followed closely by Rueda.
- Lap 2: Maximo Quiles improved his position, securing third place.
- Lap 4: Jacob Roulstone recorded the fastest lap but retired early in the race.
- Lap 7: Rueda took the lead for the first time and established significant distance from Kelso.
- Final Lap: Rueda maintained his lead, finishing the race ahead of Kelso.
Final Standings
| Position | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Antonio Rueda | Red Bull KTM Ajo |
| 2 | Joel Kelso | LEVELUP-MTA |
| 3 | Alvaro Carpe | Red Bull KTM Ajo |
| 4 | Joel Esteban | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team |
| 5 | Maximo Quiles | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team |
| 6 | Taiyo Furusato | Honda Team Asia |
| 7 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing |
| 8 | Luca Lunetta | SIC58 Squadra Corse |
| 9 | David Almansa | Leopard Racing |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | LEVELUP-MTA |
Rueda’s outstanding performance and strategic racing tactics throughout the competition set him apart as the 2025 World Champion. The next race is set for Malaysia, where competitors will look to challenge Rueda’s dominance.
