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Fabio Quartararo says “today is a really special one” after a brilliant pole position at Phillip Island, home hero Jack Miller also excels for Yamaha in qualifying for the Australian MotoGP.
Yamaha had a successful qualifying session at the Australian MotoGP, with Fabio Quartararo securing pole position and Jack Miller qualifying on the front row.
Despite facing challenges with ride-height issues, Quartararo showcased his speed by finishing third in final practice on used tires.
Quartararo faced stiff competition from Marco Bezzecchi but managed to break Bezzecchi’s lap record on his final lap to secure his fifth pole position of the year.
Bezzecchi, despite missing out on pole, was content with his performance and securing a front row start.
Jack Miller, the home hero, was thrilled to secure a front row start and was determined to put on a good performance for the Australian fans at Phillip Island.
While Yamaha celebrated a front row double, Ducati faced a rare absence from the top three, with Alex Marquez as the top Desmosedici rider in fifth place.
