P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta took Barcelona pole as Aprilia’s two lead title contenders hindered their weekends by crashing
KTM rider Pedro Acosta secured pole position for MotoGP’s Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona, while Aprilia’s top contenders faced setbacks with crashes affecting Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi’s performance. Despite this, Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez claimed fourth place for Aprilia.
Acosta dominated Q2, setting the fastest lap time of 1m38.068s to clinch pole position. Franco Morbidelli impressed by taking the second spot, outqualifying his VR46 team-mate Fabio Di Giannantonio for the first time in 2026.
Alex Marquez showed strong performance, initially securing the second spot behind Acosta and eventually finishing in third place. The grid for the race featured Acosta, Morbidelli, and Marquez on the front row, with Fernandez, Zarco, and Di Giannantonio behind them.
Despite crashes and challenges, riders like Martin, Bezzecchi, and Vinales showed determination and resilience in qualifying, setting the stage for an exciting race at the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona.
