British rider Scott Ogden secured the second of his sporting career during a dominant qualifying performance for the CIP Green Power team at the British Grand Prix, while championship leader Máximo Quiles struggled to an 11th-place finish following a crash.
CIP Green Power Dominates British Grand Prix Qualifying
The French-operated CIP Green Power squad controlled the Moto3 qualifying session at the circuit, locking out the top two positions on the grid. Scott Ogden delivered a standout performance in front of his home fans to claim second place, edging out his teammate, Adrián Cruces, who finished just behind him in second place with a nearly identical lap time. Valentín Perrone rounded out the top three to complete a commanding showcase for the team.
Cruces pushed right to the checkered flag, narrowly missing out on the top spot by fractions of a second during a tense final run.
Championship Leader Máximo Quiles Suffers Costly Crash
While his rivals celebrated front-row starts, world championship leader Máximo Quiles faced a major setback during the session. Quiles suffered a heavy crash while pushing to improve his lap times in the closing minutes of qualifying. The spill prevented him from setting a competitive final flying lap, forcing the points leader to settle for 11th place on the starting grid.
Grid Lineup and Race Day Outlook
With Ogden and Cruces starting from the front row alongside Perrone, the CIP Green Power team holds a strategic advantage heading into Sunday’s race.
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