Indian rider Kavin Quintal made a stunning debut in the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship, securing a top-10 finish in the Stk European class. This achievement is particularly impressive considering that Quintal had to start the race from the 30th position on the grid due to a crash during the out-lap in qualifying.
Kavin Quintal’s impressive performance at the FIM JuniorGP World Championship
The race took place in Round 2 at the Circuito do Estoril, located outside Lisbon, Portugal. Representing the Fifty Motorsport team, Quintal clocked 23:19.001s for the 11 laps, finishing just 34.866s behind the winner, Adrian Rodriguez of Spain (SF Racing), and only 16.092s off fifth-placed Lorenzo Della Porta (Yamaha GV Racing), the current championship leader and 2019 Moto3 champion.
The race was red-flagged due to deteriorating track conditions in the rain during the second lap, but by then, Quintal had already advanced to the 19th position. Despite the challenging conditions, he skillfully overtook his competition one-by-one and crossed the finish line in an impressive ninth position, securing a top-10 finish among 36 riders.
The FIM JuniorGP World Championship is a new event for juniors on the road to MotoGP, and the stock race serves as a stepping stone for Moto2. Quintal’s performance in this championship is a testament to his talent and determination, and it marks a significant milestone in his racing career.
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Who is Kavin Quintal?
Quintal began racing at the age of 13 and became the youngest rider to bag points in the FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Championship in 2018. He switched to the Honda Talent Cup in 2019 and made his international debut in the Asia Talent Cup in 2020. He has represented India thrice in the Asian Road Racing Championships, securing two top-10 finishes in 2023.
Quintal’s next race will be Round 3 of the JuniorGP Stk at Barcelona from May 16-19. His remarkable debut in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and his consistent performances in previous championships have set high expectations for his future races.
