P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jorge Martin made his bid to clinch the 2024 MotoGP world championship harder by only qualifying fourth for the deciding Solidarity Grand Prix races while rival Pecco Bagnaia took pole.
Jorge Martin’s chances to secure the 2024 MotoGP world championship took a hit after qualifying fourth for the Solidarity Grand Prix, with Pecco Bagnaia claiming pole position. Despite Martin’s 24-point lead, starting behind Bagnaia, Aleix Espargaro, and Marc Marquez poses a challenge. Espargaro has hinted at supporting Martin, unlike Bagnaia and Marquez. Franco Morbidelli’s fifth-place finish in Q2 was notable, while Pedro Acosta’s sixth position was the best for KTM. Maverick Vinales struggled in qualifying, starting seventh for Aprilia, as Bagnaia’s teammate Enea Bastianini qualified eighth. Fabio Quartararo led the Japanese bikes in 10th, with Zarco as the top Honda rider in 12th. Joan Mir’s 13th place marked his best qualifying result this season.
