The 2025 Moto3 World Championship arrived at its grand finale at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, a very traditional and historical track. The last two races were remarkable for the Honda Team Asia (with the first victory in career of Taiyo Furusato in Sepang and the third place in Portimao) and both riders were determined to close the season at their best.
The first day was a little bit complicated, especially in the morning: Zen Mitani closed FP1 in 21st position, with Taiyo Furusato just behind in 22nd. The track was dirty due to traces of oil affecting grip and confidence, making it a session more focused on careful testing rather than outright speed.
The second session was much better and Furusato showed his great potential once again by finishing the day 5th and placing himself as a strong contender for a competitive qualifying day.
Mitani, at his second race weekend with the team, finished 25th but with a small gap.
On the qualifying day track conditions improved and Taiyo Furusato got the third row on the grid, starting from P9. The Japanese rider showed a good feeling on the bike and a strong rhythm over multiple laps, ready to fight once again for a top result.
Zen Mitani got the 24th position; despite his starting position he showed improvements and great motivation.
The race was memorable and ended with an impressive third-place, the third consecutive podium for Taiyo Furusato; the best way to end his Moto3 journey. The Japanese rider, starting ninth, steadily joined the front group with intelligence and maturity, showing a great control, the same demonstrated in the last two races. Taiyo fought for the victory until the end with determination and he finally got 3rd place.
Zen Mitani struggled inside the top 20 for most of the race, showing solid pace, calm decision-making, and progress, a good sign for 2026. Unfortunately, Mitani crashed in the second half of the race. Despite the result, the young Japanese rider has gained valuable experience for the future.
The curtain closes on the 2025 World Championship and MIVV is proud of the results achieved.
