The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia provides the perfect amphitheatre for a weekend of drama as the Moto3 World Championship reaches its climax this Sunday. Just like it did in 2011 the minor category title has gone down to the final round but this time there are three riders still in with a strong mathematical chance: Luis Salom, Maverick Viñales and Alex Rins. Just five points separate the Spanish trio in a winner-takes-all showdown on home soil.
MAPFRE Aspar rider Jonas Folger lies fifth in the championship on 163 points but his motivation for the final race of the season could not be higher as he looks to sign off from the Moto3 class in style. The German rider arrives in Valencia high on confidence having finished on the podium in the last race at Motegi and he knows this circuit can be good for him, having set pole position here last season. MAPFRE Aspar Team rookie Eric Granado is also confident of ending a difficult debut season on a high at a circuit he knows well.
Jonas Folger:
“I am really excited about the GP de la Comunidad Valenciana, which is going to be a special weekend for many reasons. It is my team's home race and it will be my last appearance in the minor category so I want to sign off in style. We come here on the back of a podium in Japan and I know that we can be back there on Sunday so that's what we'll be fighting for. I know the circuit well from my early days racing and all the team know it perfectly too so I am sure this experience will help us do things right this weekend. I am looking forward to enjoying myself on the bike. Last year I set pole position but we weren't able to follow it up in the race because of a technical problem but I know I can be very fast around.”
Eric Granado:
“I am really looking forward to the Gran Premio de la Comunidad Valenciana. I basically started my riding career at this circuit, I know it well and I always feel great riding there. I live near the circuit so it is pretty much my home race. We will try our best to do a good job all weekend, qualify high up the grid and give ourselves the chance to have a good race. We have been close to the points for a few races now so hopefully this Sunday we can take another step and get back in the points in the final race of the season. I spent last week resting and recovering from the flyaways, I feel highly motivated and ready to tackle the last race.”
Mapre Aspar Moto3 Press Release
