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Indian MotoGP, Buddh – Full Qualifying Results
Italian rider Luca Marini set the fastest lap record at the Buddh International Circuit in 2023. Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position for the first-ever Indian MotoGP race, joined by Jorge Martin and world champion Francesco Bagnaia on the front row. Surprisingly, Joan Mir was the top non-Desmosedici rider, securing fifth place on the grid. Alex Marquez, unfortunately, couldn’t participate in Qualifying 2 due to a highside crash, which required medical checks. The race distances have been adjusted following feedback from riders and tire suppliers, with the MotoGP Grand Prix now shortened by three laps. Bagnaia holds a 36-point lead in the championship, and this race marks MotoGP’s first new event without prior testing in over a decade. Some riders, such as Enea Bastianini and Alex Rins, are absent due to injuries, and they will be replaced by Stefan Bradl and Michele Pirro, respectively.
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