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Red Bull KTM Ajo has named Jose Antonio Rueda’s replacement for the Moto3 Portuguese Grand Prix.
After Jose Antonio Rueda’s crash during the sighting lap at the Malaysian Grand Prix, his Red Bull KTM Ajo team announced his replacement.
Due to injuries sustained in the crash, Rueda will miss the Portuguese and Valencian Grand Prix races, as he suffered a broken metacarpal and a concussion, and even experienced a cardiac arrest after the incident.
Rueda’s compatriot, Brian Uriarte, will step in for him alongside Alvaro Carpe for the last two rounds of the 2025 Moto3 season on 7–9 November and 14–16 November in Portugal and Valencia.
Uriarte has already substituted for David Munoz at IntactGP in the previous races, showcasing his talent by finishing in the top-10 in Malaysia after an impressive debut in Australia.
Honoring his success in the JuniorGP and Red Bull Rookies Cup, Uriarte will continue as Carpe’s full-time partner in the 2026 Moto3 season, taking over from Rueda, who will ascend to Moto2.
Meanwhile, Casey O’Gorman joins IntactGP as the second replacement rider alongside Guido Pini, filling in for David Munoz for the final rounds of this season, following his temporary stint at SIC58 and confirming a full-time ride for 2026.
