Indonesian racing sensation Veda Ega Pratama delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 Catalunya Moto3 race held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo, this past Sunday (May 17). Despite starting from 20th position on the grid, the 17-year-old rider showcased remarkable determination, crossing the finish line in 8th place to secure 8 valuable championship points.
Although he began deep in the pack, Veda steadily navigated his way through the field. His momentum faced a temporary hurdle once he reached 11th position, where he struggled to break into the top ten. After momentarily climbing to 9th, he was pushed back to 11th, seemingly hampered by tire management issues. Nevertheless, Veda pushed his bike to the limit in the closing stages, staging a late-race charge to clinch an impressive 8th-place finish.
Riding just ahead of Veda was Malaysian talent Hakim Danish. Starting from 6th position, Danish remained in the mix for a podium spot throughout much of the race but ultimately fell short of a top-three finish.
The race saw Max Quiles claim the victory, dominating the track to take the win. Joining him on the podium were Alvaro Carpe, who secured second place, and David Munoz, who rounded out the top three in third.
Summary
Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Catalunya Moto3 race, securing an 8th-place finish despite starting from 20th on the grid. The 17-year-old earned 8 valuable championship points after steadily navigating through the field and overcoming initial struggles with tire management to stage a strong late-race charge.
Malaysian talent Hakim Danish, who started 6th, finished just ahead of Pratama. The podium finishers were Max Quiles, who secured the victory, followed by Alvaro Carpe in second place and David Munoz in third.