Jake Dixon Secures First Moto2 Victory in Argentina with Elf Marc VDS

Jake Dixon won his first race of the 2025 Moto2 World Championship with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team, leading from start to finish. Manuel Gonzalez took second place, while Celestino Vietti returned to the podium for the first time as a Boscoscuro rider. Other notable finishes included Aron Canet in fourth and Marcos Ramirez in fifth. Team HDR Heidrun’s riders also performed well, with both finishing in the top ten.

Jake Dixon achieved his inaugural victory with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team in the 2025 Moto2 World Championship, winning his first race in just two outings. The British rider demonstrated exceptional skill by leading from the start to the finish of the race utilizing a Boscoscuro chassis, maintaining control throughout.

Manuel Gonzalez, following his triumph in Thailand, secured a commendable second place in Argentina, finishing 3.5 seconds behind Dixon without contesting for the lead. Celestino Vietti also celebrated success by reaching the podium for the first time as a Boscoscuro rider, marking his return since his previous podium finish in Malaysia 2024.

Despite riding through pain, Aron Canet earned an impressive fourth place for Fantic Racing Lino Sonego. Meanwhile, Marcos Ramirez, who started from the front row, could only manage a fifth place, while Darryn Binder narrowly missed out on a top-five finish, taking sixth.

The KLINT Forward Factory Team marked their first points of the season with Alex Escrig’s seventh place, while Alonso Lopez finished eighth, ensuring both Team HDR Heidrun riders placed within the top ten. Moto2 rookie Daniel Holgado continued his promising debut season by finishing ninth, while Albert Arenas completed the top ten on the ITALJET Gresini Moto2 machine.

In summary, Jake Dixon’s dominant performance secured his first victory with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team, showcasing his capabilities with a Boscoscuro chassis. The race also highlighted Manuel Gonzalez’s consistency, Celestino Vietti’s return to form, and Aron Canet’s resilience. Overall, the competition proved to be intense and promising for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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