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6th in the championship as Acosta and GASGAS sign-off 2024 MotoGP™ in Barcelona

Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 pulled the curtain down for 2024 with a fast-paced and action-packed performance by Pedro Acosta to claim 10th position at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Spaniard grabbed six points to end his rookie season with 6th in the championship and a total of nine podiums between Grands Prix and Sprints. Teammate Augusto Fernandez was 19th for round twenty. In Moto3™ Daniel Holgado ended the year with the silver medal after a rampaging quest to seal P2 in Catalunya.

  • Acosta caps an educational and attention-grabbing debut MotoGP term with a top ten at the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona
  • Fernandez battles for the most effective grip during the 24-laps and finishes his second year in the premier class with 19th and 20th in the standings
  • Moto3™ glory for Daniel Holgado thanks to a determined charge to 2nd through the 18 laps on Sunday. Jacob Roulstone matches a personal best result with 8th and ranks 15th in his first season in Grand Prix racing

A special late autumn light shone down on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the finale of 2024 MotoGP and the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona: the twentieth round of the world championship campaign. Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez faced the last 24-laps of a long term by starting from 6th and 21st positions on the grid and in full knowledge that tire-wear and preservation would be critical around the slippery 4.6km layout.

Acosta, who was unlucky to have podium contention in the Sprint on Saturday ended by contact from another rider, swept into the top six from the outset. Pedro drilled the GASGAS RC16 but then suffered with a brake issue in the closing stages and soldiered on to 10th. He has managed points in 14 from 20 races. 2024 was the best season for GASGAS red in the series.

Fernandez tried a set-up adjustment for the race and his last outing with the team in the pursuit of more adhesion and a better feeling. Augusto reached a highest position of 14th before then managing his speed to take 19th. He ended 2024 with seven points-scoring outings and 20th in the list.

Pedro Acosta, 10th: “I had to manage the situation with my brakes and it made the race more difficult. It was a 50-50 season. Many mistakes but also many good moments where we were fighting for victories and we improved a lot. We also understood more about MotoGP and how it works. We had some super-nice races so we have to be happy with 2024.”

Augusto Fernandez, 19th: “A hard day. We expected a bit better after warm-up because we’d worked a lot to turn things around and I had a good start but when it came time to make the pace I just didn’t have it. A strange feeling all race with the lack of grip. I’m looking forward now to what will come with my future.”

Nicolas Goyon, GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 Team Manager: “It’s been an unbelievable season with Pedro. His rookie year has been amazing and we finished with five podiums and four Sprint podiums. A season full of emotion and Pedro showed us his fantastic speed and how he is a great champion. We wish him all the best and we feel we achieved our targets with him and helped him to become a fast MotoGP rider. A frustrating day for Augusto. He showed some speed at one point but could not convert this into a good position. It’s been a difficult championship for him but he always fought to regain the confidence and we wish him all the best. Thanks to the entire Red Bull GASGAS team and now we’ll look to the last test of 2024.”

 

Results MotoGP Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona

 

1. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati 40:24.740

2. Marc Marquez (ESP) Ducati +1.474

3. Jorge Martin (ESP) Ducati +3.810

6. Brad Binder (RSA) KTM +7.081

10. Pedro Acosta (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 +10.618

13. Jack Miller (AUS) KTM +14.560

19. Augusto Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 +29.145

 

World Championship standings MotoGP

 

1. Jorge Martin (ESP) Ducati, 508 points

2. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati, 498

3. Marc Marquez (ESP) Ducati, 392

5. Brad Binder (RSA) KTM, 217

6. Pedro Acosta (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3, 215

14. Jack Miller (AUS) KTM, 87

20. Augusto Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3, 27

 

Moto3

The closing 18-laps of Moto3 2024 thrust Daniel Holgado into the spotlight and the last charge to be vice champion. The Spaniard had been on the pace through Friday and Saturday in Barcelona and qualified on the second row for the showdown. Jacob Roulstone was 9th fastest and with hopes of penetrating the leading posse on his farewell bid to a decent rookie season.

Holgado scurried to the front in the first two laps and then remained poised for the podium in the 11-rider group. On the final lap he pushed the limits to try and pass world champion David Alonso but took a worthy P2 by just 0.1 of a second to guarantee the points and the status of the second best Moto3 racer of the year. Roulstone was part of the same rushing pack and his 8th place at the flag equaled a season-best for the rookie. The Australian rubber-stamped 15th in the championship list.

Daniel Holgado, 2nd: “I’m really happy with my last race in Moto3. I did my very best today and it was a very fast race. I tried everything I had on the last lap to overtake for the lead but it was impossible. Happy for my year! I’m second in the championship. 1st would have been better but I did my best. Thanks to Red Bull GASGAS Tech3, they are an amazing team.”

Jacob Roulstone, 8th: “Quite happy to finish the season on a high like this. To be 8th after some struggles is great and I think the team are happy. I tried to make positions as quick as I could today and pleased that Dani is second in the championship and how I could ride. I got used to the late, aggressive moves into Turn 1. Overall, an up and down season and I proud how I was able to come back and overcome the difficulties I was having. A big thanks to the team and those that helped me and support me. I think we have a lot of potential for some big goals next year.”

 

Results Moto3 Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona

 

1. David Alonso (COL) CFMOTO 32:27.723

2. Daniel Holgado (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 +0.147

3. Angel Piqueras (ESP) Honda +1.210

4. Jose Antonio Rueda (ESP) KTM +1.352

8. Jacob Roulstone (AUS) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 +2.025

10. Collin Veijer (NED) Husqvarna +2.713

13. Tatsuki Suzuki (JPN) Husqvarna +10.823

19. Alvaro Carpe (ESP) KTM +13.437

22. Xabi Zurutuza (ESP) KTM +16.645

 

Final World Championship standings Moto3

 

1. David Alonso (COL) CFMOTO, 421 points

2. Daniel Holgado (ESP) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3, 256

3. Collin Veijer (NED) Husqvarna, 242

7. Jose Antonio Rueda (ESP), KTM, 157

14. Tatsuki Suzuki (JPN) Husqvarna, 91

15. Jacob Roulstone (AUS) Red Bull GASGAS Tech3, 66

17. Joel Esteban (ESP) CFMOTO, 45

23. Xabi Zurutuza (ESP) KTM, 13

Top five blast-back by Acosta in Sepang for Malaysian MotoGP™

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The Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit was another stage for Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta to produce a riveting performance as the 20-year-old Spaniard raced to 5th place in sweltering and sapping conditions. Teammate Augusto Fernandez rode well to progress from a P21 grid slot to take 10th in a race of physical, mental and tire attrition. Daniel Holgado is still in play for 2nd position in the 2024 Moto3™ world championship despite an early race fall.

CASEY COCHRAN JOINS 2025 ROCKSTAR ENERGY GASGAS FACTORY RACING TEAM

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As part of its RED-hot new lineup for 2025, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team proudly announces the addition of rising 250 Class talent Casey Cochran alongside returning GASGAS duo Justin Barcia and Ryder DiFrancesco. The fresh, new official GASGAS squad will be led by newly appointed team manager, Sean Murphy. Casey Cochran joins Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s 250 Class roster for 2025 Veteran leader Sean Murphy appointed as Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager Bam Bam and Ryder D gear up for the 2025 season with revitalized GASGAS SMX effort! This exciting new addition and leadership appointment arrive on the heels of a newly announced partnership between Rockstar® Energy Drink and GASGAS Factory Racing, fueling more anticipation than ever for an action-packed 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season. Cochran has been a Rockstar Athlete since his impressive debut in the 250SX Futures in 2023, where he secured three podium finishes. His journey through the KTM Group’s amateur racing program has been nothing short of remarkable. Last season marked his rookie debut in AMA Supercross, where he began in the SX Futures program to collect pro points before transitioning to the 250SX East division. During Pro Motocross, Cochran further showcased his talent by qualifying P1 at Hangtown and earning his career-first 250MX podium at Spring Creek, finishing third overall. Now, with Barcia and DiFrancesco, Cochran brings new energy and talent to the team, promising an epic dynamic and an electric season ahead. Casey Cochran: “I'm super stoked to join the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team for the 2025 season. With so many familiar faces around, especially having been a Rockstar athlete since my early amateur career, the transition has been seamless. I am excited to have new teammates that I can learn from and build fresh relationships with as we gear up for Supercross. The crew we have is incredible, and the bike is feeling great. I'm ready to get out on the track and show everyone what this team can do together. Let’s do this!" Sean Murphy brings nearly a decade of expertise to his new role as team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team. Murphy has been an integral figure in the motorsport community, serving as team coordinator for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team since its inception in 2015. Murphy’s leadership style, grounded in strategic oversight and a deep commitment to team success, was instrumental in his past role and is set to elevate the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing team as they prepare for 2025. Sean Murphy, Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am extremely excited to accept the role of team manager for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and be part of this new team partnership between two iconic brands. The Rockstar Energy brand means a lot to our racing family, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them onboard for the 2024 SMX Championship season. I got to see Casey’s talent and great potential firsthand last year, and I’m excited to see him thrive with riders like Justin and Ryder. We’re ready for 2025!" Jennifer Kalban, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Rockstar Energy: "Rockstar Energy is proud to expand our partnership with the KTM Group and continue growing the Rockstar Energy racing family. Working closely with Sean since the inception of the Husqvarna team has been incredibly rewarding and we’re excited to continue taking our collaboration to new heights. We are also proud to continue supporting Casey as he joins the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team and look forward to his continued success." As we gear up for the upcoming season, the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team is ready to take on new challenges and build on our success. Stay tuned for more updates as we GET ON THE GAS while preparing to line up at A1! About Rockstar Energy: Founded in 2001, Rockstar Energy Drink is committed to understanding the mind-body connection, providing functional energy to keep you moving confidently through every moment. It empowers a new generation to feel energized both mentally and physically, giving them the power to access and optimize every version of themselves. Acquired by PepsiCo in 2020, Rockstar Energy Drink offers over 40 products and is available in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.rockstarenergy.com and unlock your full potential, mind, and body.