Barry Baltus faced disappointment in Moto2 race at Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix

Barry Baltus it was a Sunday to forget in Moto2 on the Andalusian circuit of Jérez de la Frontera as part of the Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix, the 4th event of the world extreme speed championship.

Qualified in thirteenth position, the Namurois moved around fifteenth during the race before falling 15 laps from the end. The driver of the Dutch team Olie Fieten Racing GP had to retire. This is the first time this season that Barry Baltus, 19, has not finished a Moto2 race.

The Spaniards Fermin Aldeguer (Team SpeedUp), who will ride Ducati in MotoGP next year, their first win of the year at their home race. The American Joe Roberts (American Races) 2nd. Another Spanish driver Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Racing), 3rd, completes the podium. On the drivers side Carolégian team Mark VDS Elf Racingthe Italian Tony Arbolino finished seventh and Czech Philip Salac eleventh.

In the competition, Joe Roberts is leading with 69 points to the detriment of the Spaniard Sergio Garcia who is five points behind. Fermine Aldeguer is in third place with 54 points and Manuel Gonzalez is in fourth place with 46 points. The next round of the Moto2 championship will be held at the Le Mans circuit as part of the French Motorcycle Grand Prix on 11-12 May.