In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Moto2™ season, history was made and records shattered. Diogo Moreira, the #10 rider, etched his name in the history books as the first Brazilian World Champion, completing a remarkable comeback from over 60 points behind. But the drama didn't end there!
Moreira, riding for Italtrans Racing Team, clinched the title with a 10th-place finish in the final race, while his sole rival, Manuel Gonzalez, needed a win but could only manage a top-ten finish. The stage was set for an intense battle, and it delivered in spades.
Izan Guevara, on the BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2, claimed his first Moto2 win in style, becoming the 11th different winner this season. He held off a determined Daniel Holgado, who pushed him to the limit. Meanwhile, Ivan Ortola's impressive charge secured him third place and his first Moto2 rostrum, adding another layer of excitement to the race.
The race began with a tense start, as Guevara took the early lead, followed by Gonzalez in fifth and Moreira in ninth. But the real action was yet to unfold. Guevara, Holgado, Albert Arenas, and Senna Agius formed a leading quartet, with Gonzalez in pursuit. Ortola, not content with fifth, attacked Gonzalez on Lap 5, showcasing his ambition.
And here's where it gets controversial: Gonzalez, feeling the pressure, began to struggle. Collin Veijer seized the opportunity, passing Gonzalez, who then found himself in a three-bike train with Arenas and Filip Salač. But Gonzalez's woes didn't end there. With five laps to go, he slowed down, gesturing to the rear of his bike. Moreira seized the moment, passing Gonzalez, who pitted for a tyre change. The championship was decided in that moment.
With the title secured, all eyes turned to the race for victory. Holgado pushed hard, but Guevara held on, denying Holgado a pass on the final lap. Guevara's first Moto2 win was sealed, with Holgado and Ortola joining him on the podium.
The race concluded with Veijer in fourth and Salač in fifth, but a tyre pressure penalty demoted the Czech rider. Arenas signed off his Moto2 career with a fifth-place finish, while Jake Dixon charged through the field to finish sixth. Agius and Vietti completed the top ten, with Moreira promoted to tenth, a fitting end to his championship-winning season.
The 2025 season has been one for the history books, with a new World Champion from a nation never before represented on the top step. As we look forward to seeing Moreira in MotoGP during the Valencia Test, one question lingers: Can anyone challenge his dominance in the upcoming season? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
