Veda Ega Pratama Finishes Eighth in Moto3 Brazil FP1 After Early Pace
São Paulo, Brazil – Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama showed promising speed in the opening practice session (FP1) for the Moto3 Brazilian Grand Prix, held Friday at the Autódromo Internacional de Interlagos. Despite briefly leading the field, Veda ultimately finished eighth as conditions improved and competition intensified.
The FP1 session was delayed by approximately one hour due to a wet track following heavy rainfall. Officials waited for conditions to improve before allowing riders onto the 3.668-kilometer circuit.
Early Speed, Shifting Conditions
Once the green flag dropped, Veda Ega Pratama quickly established himself as a frontrunner. Within the first eight minutes of the session, the Honda Team Asia rider clocked a lap time of 1 minute 47.326 seconds, placing him at the top of the timing sheets. This early pace demonstrated his adaptability to the challenging, damp conditions.
However, Veda’s time at the top was short-lived. Malaysian rider Hakim Danish soon surpassed him with a lap of 1 minute 46.208 seconds, and Scott Ogden of Great Britain then took over the lead. Veda remained competitive, holding second position at the 15-minute mark with a time of 1 minute 38.073 seconds.
Late Session Shuffle and Final Results
The final stages of FP1 saw a flurry of activity as riders sought to improve their times. As the clock ticked down, Veda’s position fluctuated. He dropped to 11th with 20 minutes remaining, but fought back to sixth in the final ten minutes.
it was Brian Uriarte who set the fastest time of the session with a 1 minute 32.812 second lap. Veda Ega Pratama continued to push, briefly climbing to fifth in the closing minutes before ultimately finishing eighth.
The final top ten in FP1 were:
- Brian Uriarte: 1:32.812
- Veda Ega Pratama: 1:33.525
What’s Next for Veda Ega Pratama?
Veda Ega Pratama and the Moto3 field will be back on track for qualifying on Saturday, March 21st, as they prepare for the race on Sunday. The qualifying session will be crucial for securing a favorable starting position for the race. The Brazilian Grand Prix represents an important opportunity for Veda to build on his early season form and compete for points in the championship standings.
Fans can follow live updates and results from the Moto3 Brazilian Grand Prix on the official MotoGP website and through various sports news outlets.
This article will be updated with qualifying and race results as they become available.
