Maximo Quilles secured the fastest time in the second Free Practice (FP2) session for the 2026 German Moto3 Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, clocking a 1 minute 25.373 seconds lap. Despite a late-session fall, Quilles maintained his lead over Brian Uriarte and Marco Morelli, while Veda Ega Pratama struggled to 20th place after a dominant performance in the previous day’s practice.
Sachsenring FP2 Performance Breakdown
The leaderboard for the session highlighted a tightly contested field at the Sachsenring circuit. According to official timing, Quilles finished 0.193 seconds ahead of second-placed Brian Uriarte. Marco Morelli rounded out the top three, trailing the leader by 0.302 seconds.
The top five was completed by Guido Pini and Adrian Fernandez. Further down the order, Rico Salmela managed to outpace Leo Rammerstorfer to secure the sixth position. The remainder of the top ten included Joel Kelso, Ryusei Yamanaka, and Matteo Bertelle.
Veda Ega Pratama’s Shift in Form
The contrast in Veda Ega Pratama’s performance between the Practice session on July 10 and the FP2 session on July 11 marked a significant shift for the rider. After topping the charts on Friday, Pratama found the rhythm difficult to replicate on Saturday. He finished the session in 20th position, recording a gap of 1.179 seconds to Quilles.
Other notable finishes included Scott Ogden, who placed just ahead of Pratama, and Valentin Perron, who followed behind him. Malaysia’s Hakim Danish faced a challenging session, finishing in 23rd place.
Comparison: Top 10 FP2 Results
| Position | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quilles |
| 2 | Brian Uriarte |
| 3 | Marco Morelli |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the fastest time recorded in the Moto3 German GP FP2?
Maximo Quilles set the fastest time with a 1:25.373 lap.
Where did Veda Ega Pratama finish in the second practice session?
Pratama finished in 20th position, 1.179 seconds off the pace set by the leader.
How did the track conditions affect the riders?
The session saw multiple riders struggling with consistency, including the leader Quilles, who suffered a fall toward the end of the session, though his initial time remained unbeaten.
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