Collin Veijer tenth in farewell race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Collin Veijer’s hopes of the runner-up title remained unfulfilled at the grand season finale in Barcelona. The Dutchman finished tenth in the race despite starting from second on the grid.

Even if it was not the successful finale that Collin Veijer had hoped for after an outstanding season for his last Moto3 race, the Dutchman, who has written a success story with the German LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Team over two years, can look back on a total of two race wins, eleven podiums and three pole positions. Unfortunately, the 19-year-old’s goal of snatching the runner-up title at the finale did not work out. Although Veijer was consistently in the leading group, his pace did not allow him to actively intervene in the race after he did not get off to the best possible start.

Veijer now closes an exciting first chapter of his world championship career in third place of the world championship.

Collin Veijer, P10 – (+2.713), Moto3 World Championship 2024 – P3 – 242 Points: “My start was quite good, and I felt quite confident, although I had to be a bit careful on the left-hand side on the first few laps. But very early on, I had the feeling that we were losing a bit of speed on the straights because of the limiter. We were a bit too short geared. It wasn’t going to turn out the way we had planned, as our choice didn’t work out perfectly. Anyway, I enjoyed my last race in Moto3 because I had some nice battles. So, I’m happy with the race, even if I don’t completely agree, because with a slightly better gearbox it could have gone much better. But I’m happy with how it went because we finished it and now it’s on to next year. I’m also happy to finish the championship in third place overall because we did better than last year and that was our goal. Now my father has to stop smoking, which he bet on. Finally, a big thank you to LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP for two unforgettable years with them. I have learned a lot for my future – thanks to everyone for everything!”