Veda Ega Pratama: Historic Moto3 Brazil 2026 Podium Finish

Veda Ega Pratama Makes History: Indonesia’s First Moto3 Podium

A new chapter has been written in Indonesian motorsports history. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Veda Ega Pratama secured a third-place finish at the Moto3 Brasil race at the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiania, Brazil. This landmark achievement marks the first time an Indonesian rider has reached the podium in a Grand Prix event.

A Race of Ups and Downs

Starting from fourth position, Veda Ega Pratama initially surged to third but was subsequently pushed back to seventh after contact with other riders. He then dropped as low as tenth before a pivotal moment – the crash of race leader David Almansa – allowed him to climb back into contention.

The race took another dramatic turn with the deployment of a red flag on lap 15. This led to a shortened five-lap sprint to the finish.

Capitalizing on Chaos

Restarting from tenth, Veda Ega Pratama demonstrated impressive skill and determination, steadily gaining positions. He ultimately overtook Alvaro Carpe in the final lap to secure the coveted third-place position, finishing behind race winner Maximo Quiles and Marco Morelli.

The Road to the Podium

Veda Ega Pratama’s performance in Brazil represents a significant improvement from his fifth-place finish at the opening round in Thailand. The Honda Team Asia rider has consistently shown promise, and this podium finish is a testament to his talent, and dedication.

Full Race Results

Here’s a look at the top finishers from the Moto3 Brasil 2026:

• 1. Maximo Quiles (SPA, CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – 7:19.821s
• 2. Marco Morelli (ARG, CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – +0.143s
• 3. Veda Pratama (INA, Honda Team Asia) – +1.650s
• 4. Alvaro Carpe (SPA, Red Bull KTM Ajo) – +1.741s
• 5. Guido Pini (ITA, Leopard Racing) – +1.786s
• 6. Rico Salmela (FIN, Red Bull KTM Tech3) – +1.842s
• 7. Valentin Perrone (ARG, Red Bull KTM Tech3) – +1.949s
• 8. Adrian Fernandez (SPA, Leopard Racing) – +2.522s
• 9. Casey O’Gorman (IRL, SIC58 Squadra Corse) – +2.894s
• 10. Hakim Danish (MAL, AEON Credit- MT Helmets – MSI) – +3.083s

Several riders did not finish the race, including Joel Esteban and David Almansa.

Did you know?

Veda Ega Pratama is only 17 years classic, making his podium finish even more remarkable.

FAQ

Q: What position did Veda Ega Pratama start the race in?
A: He started in fourth position.

Q: What team does Veda Ega Pratama ride for?
A: He rides for Honda Team Asia.

Q: Where was the Moto3 Brasil 2026 race held?
A: The race was held at the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiania, Brazil.

Q: What was Veda Ega Pratama’s previous best result in Moto3?
A: He finished fifth at the Moto3 Thailand race.

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