Mark Webber was among those congratulating Senna Agius after the Moto2 rider took victory at the United States GP on Sunday.
Agius qualified in fifth place. American circuit But the race soon descended into chaos when a seven-rider collision raised the red flag. The event was subsequently shortened to 10 laps.
Agius then battled Celestino Vittini for the win with two laps to go. It was his third win in the class after wins at Silverstone and Phillip Island last year.
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Mark Webber congratulated ‘Mega’ Senna Agius for his victory in Austin
Agius wrote “over victory”. Instagramaccompanied by an image pointing to the heavens. “Dedication.”
The win comes two weeks after the death of Roberto Lunaday, one of Intact’s Agius mechanics.
Legendary Australian Formula 1 driver Webber messaged Agius in the comments, “Mega mate.
British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde added: “Mega ride mate, well done.
Agius was only 20 years old and the legal drinking age in the US is 21, so he couldn’t celebrate in regular shoes on stage.
“Should still be a baby,” he joked in the post.
What’s the latest on Senna Agius’ 2027 MotoGP chances?
After finishing in the top 10 in the Moto2 standings last year, Agius knows another step forward will put him in the frame for a MotoGP seat.
Before winning in Austin He did not score any points in 2026, which moved him up to sixth in the standings. Journalist Neil Morrison spoke to the Cavaliers manager, who admitted that promotion next year will be ‘very difficult’.
Morrison spoke on the matter. Paddock pass Podcast: “I was talking to manager Chase Davies. He hasn’t completely lost hope of getting Senna a seat in MotoGP for 2027.”
“You know it’s going to be tough and there’s limited space. But this is a very timely win.”
Honda and Ducati are battling to sign David Alonso.while Daniel Holgado contacted Tech3.. The Aspar duo enter the year as title favourites, currently P7 and P3 respectively.
They are at the front of the queue for promotion, but Agius could be one of the beneficiaries if the Premier League decides to fully accept youngsters at the start of the new rules.
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