P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Qualifying results from the 2025 Moto2 Portuguese Grand Prix (Round 21) where a spectacular last lap gave Diogo Moreira pole position.
Diogo Moreira seized pole position in a last-minute effort during qualifying for the Moto2 Portuguese Grand Prix, positioning himself ahead of rival Manuel Gonzalez who starts eighth.
Moreira’s record-breaking lap of 1m 41.168s secured him his seventh pole of the season, matching Gonzalez’s Saturday record and utilizing David Alonso as a marker during his impressive run.
Jake Dixon, the long-time session leader, was overtaken by Moreira’s phenomenal performance, with Collin Veijer and Barry Baltus also delivering strong qualifying results in the top four.
Despite setbacks, Manuel Gonzalez will start from the third row of the grid, aiming to close the nine-point gap in the title hunt in the highly competitive Moto2 championship race.
Overall, the intense qualifying session at Portimao showcased the talent and determination of the riders vying for top positions in the championship standings.
