Ezawa tops ATC in Japan | Nikolis P8 | Swain P14

2022 Asian Talent Cup – Round 3
Motul Grand Prix of Japan

Shinya Ezawa is the race winner at the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup after the Japanese driver overcame Danish rival Hakim to win Sunday morning’s dramatic encounter at Japan’s Motul Grand Prix. Hamad Al-Sahouti produced some great late race pace to claim his second title of the season in final podium.

The decisive man for Round 3 of the campaign was Gun Mie and the Japanese star got off to a great start, as did Carter Thompson from the spearhead of the second row. However, on Turn 11 in the early stages, the two made contact.

Mie slammed on the brakes as she defended the lead from Thompson, and the latter sped out – thankfully uninjured.

The collision was judged to be due to Mie’s fault when he moved, meaning a Long Lap penalty was awarded to the 2022 double finisher and the race continued.

Names like Ezawa, Denmark, Rei Wakamatsu and Jakkreephat Phuettisan are in great demand for a podium, while Al-Sahouti just hangs behind the leaders – with Mie recovering quickly from his Long Lap.

The latter picked them up one by one and found themselves back in the lead but more drama unfolds for number 5 shortly after. While leading – and pushing – Mie went down in Turn 9, no doubt after looking strong and leaving a group of five riders to battle for victory in Motegi.

That group of Danes, Ezawa, Wakamatsu, Phuettisan and Al-Sahouti is moving fast. The Qatari took the lead at the finish line for the first time as we placed ourselves at the finish line in the stands, with Ezawa leading the Danes and Al-Sahouti.

An 8th-turn mistake cost Denmark time and despite regaining some advantage in the final zone, Ezawa kept just 0.061 seconds to pocket both the win and the top of the National Cup standings. .

Al-Sahouti’s belated accusations ended with him taking third place on the podium, which was his second top three of the season and his first since the opening round in Qatar.

Wakamatsu and Phuettisan finished less than a second apart with wins in P4 and P5, respectively, while sixth place Vega Ega Pratama made a stunning comeback to end P6 after coming in from behind. net and have to fight a Long Lap double.

Amon Odaki, Marianos Nikolis, Thanakorn Lakharn and Farres Putra finished the top 10 in Motegi.

Marianos Nikolis – P8

“Report of the 3rd round of the Asian Talent Cup held at Mobility Resort Motegi with MotoGP. I am really happy. Quite a few positives for me. Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me.

After one of his best qualifying performances to date, a problem was discovered on Cameron Swain’s bike as he prepared to come out of the pit to start the race.

The young Aussie was forced to switch to a spare bike, which was set up for a much lighter rider and as a result the 14-year-old had to go through a rough time during the race, about destination at P14.

It was an end in the Japan ring, with logistical problems forcing the cancellation of Race 2. The scene headed to Buriram in Thailand for another match, with action returning on Friday.

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