Daniel Holgado he started his world championship in the best possible way Motorcycle 3. The 17-year-old Spaniard won the first Grand Prix of the year in Portugal to set the highest step of all in that of

Portimao
(next to him Munoz and Moreira).

But the Ajo Motorsport driver ran the risk of not being able to celebrate because of Joel Kelso who, when he tried to remove the tear-off (the film on the helmet that provides the necessary protection and clear vision during the race) once he crossed the finish line, did not see Hidalgo (who had slowed down during the festivities and was in the trajectory ) fully center. The Australian, ninth, crashed disastrously and lay on the ground for a few minutes before getting up in pain. The pilot was then transported to hospital for tests. No problem for the Spaniard, however, who was able to celebrate his victory.