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Kiandra Ramadhipa finishes in the top 10 at Race 1 of the Red Bull Rookies Cup Mugello 2026.

Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 09:00

Author: Respaty Gilang

Pembalap Kiandra Ramadhipa
Pembalap Kiandra Ramadhipa.
Source: AntaraNews

Young Indonesian rider Kiandra Ramadhipa successfully secured a top 10 finish in the first race of the third round of the 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup, held at Mugello Circuit, Italy on Saturday, 29 May 2026.

This result was achieved after Ramadhipa navigated a highly dynamic race. The 16-year-old rider was forced to start the contest from 16th position despite recording the 4th fastest qualifying time earlier. His starting grid was demoted due to a penalty issued immediately after the qualifying session.

At the start of the 13-lap race, Japanese rider Ryota Ogiwara immediately seized the race lead from his 2nd place starting position. Ramadhipa meanwhile remained stuck in 14th place during the opening phase of the event.

Even so, the Astra Honda Racing Team development rider showed tremendous fighting spirit as he steadily climbed up the order. He briefly broke into the top 10 pack and even challenged for top 4 positions, before suffering a sharp drop all the way back to 17th place on lap 7.

Refusing to concede, Ramadhipa fought back on the very next lap and forced his way back up to 10th position. His impressive form continued as he broke into the top 5 when the race entered its final three laps.

An opportunity for an even better finish looked well within reach. However, ferocious battling on the final lap saw Ramadhipa lose multiple positions. He dropped back to 8th place before eventually crossing the finish line in 10th, after narrowly losing a tight wheel-to-wheel duel at the final corner.

The first Mugello race was won by Japanese rider Ryota Ogiwara, who maintained consistent front-Running pace from the very start of the event. Benat Fernandez claimed second place, while Kratochwil secured the final podium spot in third.

The six championship points awarded for his 10th place finish bring Ramadhipa's total season tally to 56 points. This result sees him drop down to 4th position in the provisional 2026 Red Bull Rookies Cup Standings.

The Indonesian rider currently trails championship leader Benat Fernandez by 38 points, with the Spaniard showing unbroken consistent form this season.

Opportunity to improve his championship standing remains open, as the second Mugello round race will be held on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 13:35 WIB. Following this race, global motorcycle racing fans will turn their focus to the 7th round of MotoGP 2026, which will take place at the same circuit later that day at 19:00 WIB.

After Mugello, Red Bull Rookies Cup competitors will continue their championship battle at the fourth round, hosted at Assen Circuit, Netherlands on 26-28 June 2026, running as support for the Dutch MotoGP Weekend.

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