RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama has etched his name into the record books, becoming the first Indonesian to stand on a Moto3 World Championship podium after finishing third at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Goiânia, Brazil, on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Racing for Honda Team Asia, Veda’s achievement propelled him to the third place in the overall standings with 27 points -- just one behind Marco Morelli of CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, Antara reported.

Championship leader Maximo Quiles, also from CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar, holds 45 points.

Veda’s tally comes from two strong performances: fifth place in Thailand (11 points) and his historic third-place finish in Brazil (16 points).

His podium marks the first time an Indonesian rider has broken into the top three of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix standings.

Next, Veda will compete at the Moto3 Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas from March 27–29, where he aims to continue his momentum.

Moto3 2026 Standings (After Brazil GP)

1. Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – 45 points
2. Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – 28 points
3. Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) – 27 points
4. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – 26 points
5. David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) – 25 points
6. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) – 25 points
7. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) – 18 points
8. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – 14 points
9. Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) – 12 points
10. Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) – 11 points
11. Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 10 points
12. Joel Esteban (Level Up-MTA) – 7 points
13. Hakim Danish (AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSI) – 6 points
14. David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) – 6 points
15. Joel Kelso (GRYD-MLav Racing) – 6 points
16. Adrian Cruces (CIP Green Power) – 6 points
17. Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) – 4 points
18. Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSI) – 2 points
19. Eddie O’Shea (GRYD-MLav Racing) – 2 points

Veda’s breakthrough podium not only boosts his standing but also signals Indonesia’s growing presence in world-class motorsport. His next race in Texas will be closely watched as he continues to chase history. ***