Quiles: Victory in Assen is always special

Spanish rider Máximo Quiles celebrated a significant victory at the Moto3 Grand Prix of the Netherlands in Assen, calling it a "special" achievement.

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It's a historic circuit and whenever I saw it on television, I thought 'I hope to win here one day.'

Quiles, riding for KTM, expressed his long-held ambition to win at the iconic Assen circuit. "It's a historic circuit and whenever I saw it on television, I thought 'I hope to win here one day,'" he stated. The win marks a high point for his team, which also saw his teammate achieve a strong result, securing a one-two finish.

"This has been a great day for the team, we are showing a good image and even more so with this one-two finish with my teammate," Quiles commented. He is currently the leader of the Moto3 world championship and looks forward to more successful weekends.

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This has been a great day for the team, we are showing a good image and even more so with this one-two finish with my teammate.

Reflecting on the race, Quiles revealed his strategic approach. "I knew it was going to be a nice race. I used different tires than most of the riders, but I felt very comfortable from the start and saved energy for the end, to push," he explained. He noted that he saw his rivals struggling to keep pace.

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I knew it was going to be a nice race. I used different tires than most of the riders, but I felt very comfortable from the start and saved energy for the end, to push.

"On the last lap, I pushed even harder and was able to win, because I was sure Almansa was going to try to pass me, but I pushed to the maximum and I think it was a very deserved victory and we have to enjoy it," Quiles added, emphasizing his determination in the final moments.

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On the last lap, I pushed even harder and was able to win, because I was sure Almansa was going to try to pass me, but I pushed to the maximum and I think it was a very deserved victory and we have to enjoy it.