Awesome Agius gets maiden Moto2 win
Australia teen Senna Agius is a rider for the occasion, having taken his first Moto2 podium on home soil last year, he has scored a breakthrough first win at an unforgettable British Grand Prix.
The Moto2 race at Silverstone had it all and ended in unforgettable fashion with Agius going from third to first in the final three corners to snatch it.
The 19-year-old celebrated in style, swearing and performing a shoey on the podium with the Aussie flag around his neck, but he did not care because he is a winner in his 36th start.
Agius emerged victorious from an enthralling four-way battle with Aron Canes, Diogo Moreira and David Alonso.
After they squabbled throughout around the sweeping Silverstone, Agius found himself third behind the battling Moreira and Alonso as they completed the Hanger Straight for the final time.
But when the top two ran side by side into Vale, they ran slightly wide, which opened the door for Agius.
He took it with both hands, sliding beneath the pair and snatching an unforgettable victory.
“I honestly can’t believe it,” said the Intact GP rider.
“It hasn’t sunk in yet, grand prix winner sounds pretty f*****g good to me, mate.
“I battled so hard during the race. When Alonso went for Aron, I saw Aron square him up, and I went, ‘this is going to go bad,’ so I waited, let the brake off, and I couldn’t believe it.
“All my family watching back home, I wish they were here to celebrate with me.
“I’m so proud of everyone and it hasn’t sunk in, but I’m just so happy.”
The win is the highlight of a career-best season for Agius, who also stood on the podium at Thailand and Spain to sit sixth in the standings ahead of Aragon this weekend.
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