Collin Veijer again strong second in qualifying and back in front row in Australia

Collin Veijer was not going to have an easy time on the legendary 4.45 kilometer Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia, but the Dutchman managed to defy the changeable conditions with grid position 2 on row 1.

The changeable and sometimes unpredictable weather on Phillip Island once again lived up to its reputation, as strong winds and persistent rain made the start of the seventeenth race weekend of the season difficult on Friday.

But even the sometimes-challenging conditions did not stop Moto3 rider Collin Veijer from getting off to a flying start. Together with his crew, the young Dutchman prepared his Husqvarna for further rain sessions and finished both free practice and P1 in the top 10. On Saturday morning, the 19-year-old laid a strong foundation for Qualifying 2, which followed in the early afternoon, with third place in P2. In Q2, however, dry conditions prevailed for the first time this weekend, but Veijer was also able to adapt immediately and, despite a small slip-up, ultimately took second place on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday at 02:00 (CEST), just 0.124s behind pole setter Ivan Ortola.

Collin Veijer, P2 – 1’35.996 (+0.124): “Things went quite well today because I already felt good and strong this morning. In qualifying, however, we had a dry session for the first time this weekend. So, we didn’t know what to expect in terms of grip level out on track. But it wasn’t too bad, and I was able to push quite well. A small fall in Q2 couldn’t stop us from getting on the front row. I’m very happy to be up there at the front again.”