Izan Guevara wins Moto2 race in Japan after Manuel Gonzalez's bike stalls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Izan Guevara secured victory in the Moto2 race at the Japanese Grand Prix on October 4, cutting his points deficit to series leader Manuel Gonzalez. Gonzalez's race began with trouble as his bike stalled on the grid, forcing him to start from the pit lane. Guevara took advantage of the situation, maintaining the lead amid pressure from Tony Arbolino and Filip Salac, who finished second and third, respectively. This win positions Guevara only 10.5 points behind Gonzalez in the championship standings.
- •Guevara wins Moto2 race in Japan, reducing gap to Gonzalez.
- •Gonzalez started from the pit lane due to bike issues.
- •Arbolino and Salac complete the podium in second and third.
- •Guevara is now 10.5 points behind Gonzalez in standings.
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"Izan Guevara won the Moto2 race in Japan and cut his gap to Manuel Gonzalez in the standings after the championship leader's bike stalled on the grid. Tony Arbolino finished in second place, while Filip Salac completed the podium.
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