CANET IS THE COMEBACK KING IN QATAR TO TAKE HIS FIRST MOTO2™ WIN OF 2025

The performance of the Triumph 765cc triple was on full display. Gonzalez broke the all-time lap record, and Aron Canet made a thrilling charge from 14th to the top step in round four of the Moto2™ World Championship.

The Triumph-powered Moto2™ field returned to action under the bright lights of Lusail this weekend.

It was for the only night race on the calendar. With cooler conditions and a mix of fast-flowing corners and heavy braking zones, the circuit demands precise throttle control and consistent power delivery. These are core strengths of the Triumph 765 triple engine.

Manuel Gonzalez made a statement in qualifying. He bounced back from a tough weekend in Texas to storm to a new all-time lap record of 1m 56.301. He made full use of the 765cc engine’s strong top-end drive to take pole position ahead of Jake Dixon and Aron Canet.

Gonzalez launched cleanly off the line in Sunday’s race, leading Dixon and rookie Daniel Holgado into the opening corners. Canet, however, wheelied off the line and dropped back to 14th. Undeterred, he got his head down and quickly fought through the pack. He used the smooth torque delivery of the Triumph triple to pick off rivals with precision.

At the front, Deniz Öncü powered from seventh on the grid to take the lead from Gonzalez.

Holgado followed through into second, demoting Gonzalez to third ahead of the fast-charging Canet. The quartet led an eight-rider battle for the lead, showing how close the series is. 

This train was split up when Dixon crashed out. He held up the riders immediately behind him, allowing the front four to pull away slightly. 

Experience came into play in the closing stages. Canet turned up the pressure on Öncü, forcing the Turkish rider into a mistake that handed the lead to the Spaniard. Behind them, Gonzalez managed to pass Holgado for third. The rookie refused to make it easy as he once again showed his strong potential.

Canet claimed his first win of the 2025 season—and with it, the Moto2 Championship lead.

He was followed by Öncü with a career-best second place, and Gonzalez completing the podium. Holgado crossed the line fourth, ahead of Diogo Moreira and Barry Baltus after a fierce fight for fifth.

Triumph Triple Trophy Shortlist

1. Aron Canet for his incredible comeback to take his first win of the year.
2. Deniz Öncü for his best Moto2 result to date. 
3. Daniel Holgado for a very impressive ride from the rookie with some great overtakes to finish fourth.