Collin Veijer takes best Moto2 result to date with fifth at Balaton Park

The Hungarian Grand Prix featured a great performance from Collin Veijer, who earned his best Moto2 finish so far with fifth in the race. He was just 1 second behind the racewinner, earning 11 points in the process.

Collin Veijer got off to a good start from fifth on the grid, moving up to fourth. However, the Dutchman suffered a scare with his bike in the third sector, which caused him to finish the first lap in sixth. As the initial laps passed, the group was stretched due to the pace at the front, leaving Veijer to fight alone with Aron Canet for fourth place. He used his rival for a tow, then caught up with Jake Dixon ahead of them. Veijer overtook Canet to climb to fourth but, with five laps remaining, David Alonso passed him. Whilst he battled to get ahead of Dixon and Alonso, he would cross the line in fifth, just 1.3 seconds off the race winner.

Collin Veijer ( Race P5, +1,344 | Championship P19, 32 Points): “We took a very good step forward today as well. We tried to maintain our position on the grid with a great start, but we had a big moment on Lap 1 and lost two positions there. We tried to recover as quickly as possible, but it was difficult to catch the front riders again. The important thing is that we had a very good pace and we are getting closer and closer; we were within a second of the podium and the victory, so we need to keep taking solid steps forward. I’m very happy with the entire weekend, so let’s see what we’re capable of in the next race, which will be in Barcelona in a fortnight. Now we’ll enjoy this week off, and then we will start to prepare for the next round.”

The fifteenth round of the season -the Catalan Grand Prix- will take place from September 5-7th.

Collin Veijer will start fifth in Hungary

Collin Veijer enjoyed an excellent Saturday at Balaton Park, achieving his best ever Q2 result in the Moto2 class. The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rider, who was only a tenth slower than the polesitter, was fifth in both the morning and afternoon sessions of the second day at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and will therefore start from the second row.

From the outset, Collin Veijer was a permanent fixture in the Top 10. The Dutchman split the session into two runs, improving his Friday time by more than four tenths of a second during his first stint. Seventh before changing tyres, on new rubber he put in an impressive performance, stringing together several consecutive fast laps that ultimately left him fifth, just two tenths off the pacesetter. With a best time of 1:40.782, eight tenths faster than in Practice, he completed 16 laps of Balaton Park.

In Q2, Veijer’s first run placed him ninth, but it was when he fitted fresh tyres that he picked up the pace. Riding alone, he produced two great laps to stay within thousandths of a second of the front row, and was in contention for pole position when the chequered flag fell, before losing out in the final sector. After eight laps, he secured fifth with a best time of 1:40.517, his best qualifying position so far as a Moto2 rider.

Collin Veijer: “I’m very happy with all we did today. This morning we worked quite well and also our race pace was strong. I think it’s very similar to that of the top riders, so maybe we can enjoy ourselves at the front tomorrow. In the afternoon, I gave it my all, but it was not enough to get onto the front row. Let’s see what we can do on Sunday because the race is always a different matter. We just need to get through the opening laps without problems, and then try to see if it could be a nice ending to this Hungarian Grand Prix.”

In conclusion, it was a very positive day for Veijer, who achieved an excellent result. The Dutchman will be looking for another strong performance in the 22-lap Moto2 Hungarian Grand Prix, which takes place on Sunday at 12:15 local time.

Collin Veijer finishes eighth at Red Bull Ring for best result of the year

KTM and Red Bull KTM Ajo’s home race in Austria ended on a high for Collin Veijer, as he achieved his best result of the season so far. The Dutch rider managed to stay close to the front group throughout the race, eventually crossing the line in eighth, just two seconds off third place.

On Saturday, Veijer had already achieved his best Q2 result of the year, and he carried that form into the opening laps of the race. After the first few laps at the Red Bull Ring, however, he was unable to stay with the leading four riders, although he continued to demonstrate strong pace. With the first third of the race completed, Veijer was up to eighth following the retirement of Moto2 World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez. One second behind seventh place and another second ahead of ninth, he maintained his rhythm until the closing stages, where he managed to catch the group battling for third.

Veijer eventually finished eighth, just two seconds away from the podium and +7.729 behind the race winner – his closest gap since stepping up to Moto2. He now has 21 points and sits 19th in the overall standings.

Collin Veijer (Race P8, +7.729 | Championship P19, 21 points):
“I’m very happy with everything we achieved today. We took another big step forward and the pace was very good. We still need to find something extra on the first lap, but overall I’m very pleased with how the weekend went. Let’s try to keep this momentum going for the next few race weekends, and also work on the opening laps, where we struggle a bit to maintain position. I want to thank my team and everyone who supports me at every moment. See you next week in Hungary, where we’ll try to have another strong weekend.”

The next stop for the World Championship is Round 14, at the new Balaton Park circuit in Hungary, from August 22nd to 24th.

Best Q2 of the season for Collin Veijer, who will start ninth in Austria

It was a strong Saturday for Collin Veijer at the Red Bull Ring. The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rider achieved his best Q2 qualifying result since stepping up to the intermediate class, claiming ninth place on the grid.

Benefiting from excellent track conditions, with 27ºC asphalt temperatures in Free Practice 2, Veijer worked primarily on his race pace, leaving his Time Attack for the closing stages. In his first run, he was only three tenths off his weekend best, confirming his strong pace. With nine minutes remaining, a red flag forced all riders back to the pits. Veijer took advantage of the pause to switch tyres and attack in the final minutes, producing three consecutive fast laps. His best effort of 1:33.512 was two tenths faster than in Saturday’s earlier Practice session, placing him 13th and less than three tenths off the top spot.

In Q2, Veijer initially went out on used tyres from Q1 and sat 16th after his first run. Once he mounted new rubber, the Dutchman found a tow from a leading rider and improved his time to 1:33.236, securing ninth place on the grid. This marks the first time he will start from the third row in Moto2, just four tenths off Pole Position.

Collin Veijer: “It’s not been a bad Saturday. This morning we improved a little from yesterday and learnt a lot for Qualifying. We also did a great job there, improving in different areas. Of course, we still need to make some small changes for tomorrow, but we’re quite happy with how we finished the second day here in Austria. Tomorrow we’ll try to have a good race from the third row. We’re feeling really confident, so let’s see how the weather is and what we can do here at the Red Bull Ring.”

Overall, it was a very positive day for Veijer, who met his targets at KTM’s home Grand Prix. On Sunday, he will aim to cap off the weekend with a strong performance in the 23-lap Moto2 Austrian Grand Prix, which begins at 12:15 local time.

Collin Veijer finishes just outside the points in Brno

On Sunday at the Czech Grand Prix, Collin Veijer narrowly missed out on scoring points, crossing the line in 16th place. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider endured a tough start but mounted an impressive comeback from 23rd to finish just two seconds shy of the points-paying positions.

Collin Veijer’s race began with difficulty as he lost five positions off the line, slipping to 21st by the end of the opening lap. Struggling to find his rhythm early on, the Dutch rookie dropped as low as 23rd on lap two. However, he responded with determination, gradually making up ground with consistent lap times and excellent tyre management. Lap after lap, Veijer clawed his way through the field, ultimately finishing 16th. With 13 points scored so far this season, he remains 20th in the overall Moto2 standings.

Collin Veijer, P16, +21.754s: “We lost a lot of places in the first two laps. We need to analyse this because it keeps happening, and I need to correct it by being more aggressive. I have to stay more focused, as it really affects the rest of the race. It’s a shame because I felt great today. The pace was strong and consistent right to the end. We were just one position away from the points, so there are definitely positives to take from this weekend. We’ll work hard over the summer break to come back stronger in Austria.”

With 13 points scored so far this season, he remains 20th in the overall Moto2 standings.

The Moto2 World Championship resumes with the Austrian Grand Prix, taking place from August 15–17.

Collin Veijer achieves best Qualifying result of the season with P16 in Brno

The second day of the Czech Grand Prix ended with Collin Veijer securing 16th place on the grid – his best qualifying result of the season so far.

Unlike Friday, Saturday at the Czech GP featured sunny and clear conditions, allowing the Moto2 riders to complete Free Practice 2 with full confidence. Veijer completed 15 laps as he focused on improving consistency at a circuit where tyre degradation will be a decisive factor in Sunday’s race. He ended the session in 23rd place with a best time of 2:00.272.

Temperatures rose significantly ahead of Qualifying compared to the morning session, and Veijer continued to make solid progress in Q2. The Dutch rookie achieved his best qualifying result of both the season and his Moto2 career. He set his fastest lap just before returning to the pits for a tyre change. Despite pushing hard in the final minutes to improve his time, his 1:59.411 remained his best – a full eight tenths quicker than his fastest lap on Friday. In total, he completed seven laps in the session.

Collin Veijer: “The feeling wasn’t too bad today. In the morning we struggled a little bit over the longer run, but we were ready for Qualifying. In Q2, the first lap was quite tricky because I had a big moment at Turn 6, so it took a bit of time to find the right feeling. After that, we pushed as hard as we could and managed to secure 16th. It’s not exactly what we were aiming for, but it’s a solid result for tomorrow. Now we need to analyse everything carefully to be as prepared as possible for the race.”

After two days of steady progress, Collin Veijer will aim to finish the Czech Grand Prix in the points. The Moto2 race in Brno starts at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday and will be contested over 18 laps.

Collin Veijer (P16) Finishes just outside the points at the German Grand Prix

Collin Veijer delivered Sunday a solid performance at the German Grand Prix, climbing from 25th on the grid to 16th at the chequered flag. Unfortunately, a red flag cut the race short, denying him the opportunity to fight for the final points-paying positions, which were just a few tenths of a second ahead.

While Saturday’s sessions were heavily affected by rain, the Moto2 race on Sunday took place under perfect track conditions and pleasant temperatures. Veijer didn’t get off to the best start and dropped to 25th on the opening lap. Once he settled into the race rhythm, he gradually moved up to 23rd and became part of a six-rider battle for 18th position.

The Dutchman stayed in this group for much of the race, capitalising on incidents ahead to climb further up the order. He had worked his way into 16th when the red flag was shown, ultimately leaving him just outside the points – only half a second away from 14th place. Veijer remains 20th in the Moto2 World Championship standings with 13 points.

Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | P16 | +18.982: “It was a difficult start today, and we struggled a bit in the early laps. After that, I managed the pace well and our feeling improved, but we were still quite far off. Starting from the back in Moto2 is always tough to overcome, although we had enough pace to be further up today. Overall, the feeling was good, but it was a difficult weekend for us. We take away the positives and the lessons learned so we can be better in Brno, where we’ll face a new track.”

Red Bull KTM Ajo and Collin Veijer now look ahead to the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno, which returns to the international calendar from July 18–20.

#GermanGP | Collin Veijer, who suffered a heavy crash in the morning, will start from 23rd

The expected rain arrived at the Sachsenring on Saturday, affecting the Moto2 proceedings at the German Grand Prix and creating difficult track conditions. Collin Veijer experienced a big highside at the beginning of FP2, which forced him to go into Q1 with practically no wet track time, eventually qualifying 23rd.

Although the rain had stopped and the asphalt had slightly improved for Moto2 FP2, track temperatures had dropped to just 17°C, prompting the intermediate class riders to approach the session with great caution.

After a strong Friday, Veijer was unfortunate. Normally one of the most competitive riders in wet conditions, he crashed early on at Turn 11 with a heavy highside. Fortunately, he escaped uninjured. Following a quick pit stop and impressive teamwork from the Red Bull KTM Ajo crew, the bike was repaired and Veijer was able to return to the track for the final minutes of the session. He managed to complete only seven laps, placing 28th with a time of 1:36.501.

Qualifying was marked by rain and numerous wet patches on the track. Veijer was forced to take part in Q1 and, due to the lack of running in FP2, had to use the session to rebuild his feeling and confidence. Despite this, he performed well, consistently improving his lap times and finishing less than a second behind the Top 4. However, his nine laps were not enough to advance to Q2. His best time of 1:35.408 would have placed him tenth in Q2, which took place under similar conditions.

Collin Veijer: “We had a big crash in FP2 that affected our confidence in the rain. Fortunately, I was OK and my team made a huge effort to fix the bike so I could do some more laps in the final part of the session. We managed to rebuild some feeling and confidence in Q1, but it wasn’t enough to get through to Q2. I think today we had a good opportunity to be further up the grid, but what’s done is done, so we now need to focus on tomorrow. Overall, I just want to say sorry to the team, but I will definitely fight hard in the race to bring home a good result for them. We have much more potential, and we’re working on showing that.”

The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rider now heads into the final day at the Sachsenring and will compete in the 25-lap German Grand Prix on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. local time.

Fourteenth Place for Collin Veijer at Home Grand Prix

Collin Veijer completed Sunday at the TT Circuit Assen a survival Moto2 race full of incidents with a strong performance. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider climbed eight places to score two valuable points on race day.

The Dutchman made an excellent start, gaining five positions on the opening lap to move into 17th place. Veijer continued to push and broke into the Top 15, although the fast pace at the front soon spread the field, making it difficult for him to stay in the battle for points. In the second half of the race, despite the high risk on a crash-filled Sunday, he steadily gained ground, moving up to 15th on the penultimate lap. A final-corner overtake on Ayumu Sasaki secured 14th place at his home race, marking his fourth points-scoring finish of the season. Veijer now sits 20th in the overall standings with 13 points.

Collin Veijer, P14 | +23.656: “I’m happy with the points we achieved today in front of my home crowd. There were a lot of crashes during the race, but we managed to stay up, so it’s a positive result. It was not an easy weekend, but we enjoyed it a lot with all these amazing fans, so let’s see what we can do at Sachsenring. We now have a week off, in which we want to prepare as best as possible for the next double-header. I’m very motivated after this home Grand Prix, so let’s try to keep this up for Germany and the Czech Republic.”

The Moto2 World Championship continues at the Sachsenring on July 11–13 for the German Grand Prix.

Collin Veijer to start 22nd in Assen after a positive Saturday

Saturday was a day of progress and promise for Collin Veijer. The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rider made improvements, lowering his best time from Friday by seven tenths and gaining several positions. The Dutchman will start 22nd on the grid at his home Grand Prix.

FP2 conditions were considerably better than on Friday, allowing the Moto2 grid to enjoy a productive morning session in preparation for Sunday’s race. Veijer had a strong run, gradually improving his lap times. Initially outside the Top 20, he focused on completing a long run before switching to fresh tyres for a time attack simulation. He shaved five tenths off his best time from Practice and set his fastest lap of the weekend with a 1:36.287 – just seven tenths off the top spot in the session. He was 15th after completing a total of 16 laps.

Track conditions for Q1 were the best of the weekend so far, and Veijer attempted to advance to Q2. His best time of the weekend came in Q1, when he clocked a 1:36.133 – just 1.3 seconds off the fastest Q2 time. However, it wasn’t enough to make the cut. The Moto2 rookie finished eighth in Q1 after eight laps, securing 22nd place on the grid.

Collin Veijer: “Today we made a big improvement from yesterday. The feeling with the bike is much better, so we just need to see if we can find the final steps to get closer to the front. We will be ready for tomorrow. Let’s see what the race brings. We just want to take valuable information from the weekend and also enjoy the race to the maximum in front of my home crowd. I hope to have a nice day tomorrow.”

Veijer will take part in the 22-lap Moto2 race on Sunday, starting at 12:15pm local time.

Twentieth Place for Collin Veijer in Italian Comeback

Collin Veijer completed a grueling comeback race at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy with a 20th-place finish, just 4.8 seconds outside the points. It marked his first race weekend back after five weeks off the bike following surgery on his right arm.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rider started from 22nd on the grid and made early progress, moving into the Top 20. For much of the race, he battled closely for 19th position alongside two other riders. As the laps wore on, the intense heat and physically demanding Mugello circuit took their toll, but the Dutchman held on, maintaining a consistent pace all the way to the checkered flag.

Collin Veijer (P20, +16.830): “It was a tough weekend, especially physically. After five weeks off the bike, I knew it was going to be a challenge. I already felt a bit tired before the race, but once we got going, I actually felt good—although it became really tough after ten laps. I’m glad to be back, even though P20 is not where we want to be. But given the circumstances and the injury, I’m just happy to be racing again. It was incredibly hot, and the circuit is physically demanding, with lots of changes from left to right. In the last five laps, it got really hard; I even had to throw up in my helmet at one point. Still, I’m satisfied with how I felt and with what we showed out there. We now need to work on improving our qualifying and focus more on race preparation. I want to thank everyone who has continued to believe in me and supported me during my recovery.”

Veijer now looks ahead to his home Grand Prix in Assen, where he remains 19th in the Moto2 World Championship standings with 11 points.

Collin Veijer to Start from 22nd on the Grid at Mugello

Collin Veijer continued to make steady progress Saturday and will start Sunday’s Moto2 race at Mugello from 22nd position on the grid.

With temperatures similar to those on Friday morning, nearly the entire field—except for one rider—improved their lap times compared to the first day. Veijer set his best lap of Free Practice 2 on his third attempt, clocking a 1:51.266—over a second faster than his time on Friday afternoon. He also completed a long run to prepare for Sunday’s race and finished FP2 in 21st place, just 1.2 seconds off the fastest time.

Qualifying was particularly noteworthy for Veijer. The Dutch rider posted a solid lap on his first run and improved further on his second stint, continuing his consistent progress—especially impressive considering his recent five-week absence due to injury. He secured eighth place in Q1 with a best time of 1:51.017, once again improving on his morning effort. The Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 rookie completed eight laps in total and ended up just 1.2 seconds behind the pole position time and new track record.

Overall, it was a very positive Saturday for the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider. Veijer was much closer to the front than on Friday and will fight for a Top 20 finish in Sunday’s race.

22. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) | 1:51.017 (+1.272)

Collin Veijer: “It wasn’t a bad day. We improved again compared to yesterday, and we’re now one step closer to where we want to be. I felt a bit more tired at the end of the day, but now it’s time to rest and focus on doing our best in tomorrow’s race. I’ll try to enjoy it as much as I can and, of course, take away as many positives as possible for the upcoming rounds. It won’t be easy, especially with the high temperatures, but we’ll give it our all to keep preparing—starting with my home Grand Prix.”

The 19-lap Italian Grand Prix gets underway at 12:15 p.m. local time.