P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The full starting grid for Saturday’s 2026 Catalunya MotoGP Sprint race at Barcelona.
Pedro Acosta has secured pole position for the Catalan MotoGP, aiming for his second career Sprint victory after his previous win in Buriram.
Franco Morbidelli and Alex Marquez will start alongside Acosta on the front row, showcasing strong performance during Qualifying 1.
Raul Fernandez impressed as the top Aprilia rider in fourth place, while Johann Zarco and Fabio di Giannantonio complete the front row with their Honda and Yamaha machines.
Despite some crashes during qualifying, riders like Fabio Quartararo, Brad Binder, and defending champion Jorge Martin are ready to challenge for victory in the 12-lap Sprint race starting at 3pm local time.
