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Ducati MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini took pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix in an absolute nail-biter of a qualifying session at Portimao
Ducati MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini claimed pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix in a thrilling qualifying session at Portimao. It was his second career pole, following a remarkable single-lap performance. The Beast showed impressive speed, topping the timesheets on both Friday and Saturday morning. Although he had struggled with race pace at Portimao in the past, Bastianini’s form translated into a pole position this time. Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales delivered a last-minute challenge but fell just short, securing a spot in the middle of the second row alongside Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia. The top three were followed by Jack Miller, Marco Bezzecchi, Pedro Acosta, and the Marquez brothers, with the elder Marquez facing difficulties after a crash. Fabio Quartararo led the Japanese contingent in ninth, while Aleix Espargaro and Fabio Di Giannantonio narrowly missed out on advancing to Q2. Miguel Oliveira struggled at his home race, and Honda endured a disappointing showing at a circuit that was expected to favor them.
