[kropotkin thinks...] - 2012 IRTA Moto3 Jerez Test Day 3 Times - Viñales On Record Pa

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Maverick Viñales has confirmed his status as preseason favorite for the inaugural Moto3 crown by ending the three-day Moto3 test at Jerez with a comfortable lead and right on record pace. The Avintia rider fell just nine thousandths of Marc Marquez' 125cc record, putting the Moto3 bikes roughly in line with the pace of the two-stroke 125s that they replace.

Danny Kent led the chasing pack, ending four tenths behind Viñales on the Red Bull KTM. The impressive Italian Romano Fenati took 3rd spot on the FTR Honda, holding off Sandro Cortese and Zulfahmi Khairuddin, while Gresini's Niccolo Antonelli was the last rider to get within a second of Viñales' time.

With the test now ended, the Moto3 riders pack up their things and head to Qatar, ready for the first race on April 8th.

Results:

Race Details 2012


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