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Japanese MotoGP, Motegi – Full Qualifying Results
In the 2023 Japanese MotoGP at Motegi, Brad Binder set the fastest lap time and the fastest race lap record. Jorge Martin secured pole position with a new lap record, followed by Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller on the front row. Marco Bezzecchi had a terrifying crash but managed to salvage fourth place on his spare VR46 Ducati. Brad Binder and Fabio di Giannantonio qualified for the second row. Marc Marquez was the top Japanese bike rider in Qualifying 2, finishing in seventh place. In Qualifying 1, Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez progressed to the Qualifying 2 pole position shootout. Francesco Bagnaia currently leads the championship by 13 points over Jorge Martin, with Marco Bezzecchi on a strong comeback following his victory at the Indian Grand Prix. Alex Marquez, Luca Marini, and Enea Bastianini will miss the Motegi round due to injuries, while Alex Rins attempted a return but was declared unfit. Stefan Bradl and Michele Pirro have replaced injured riders, and Cal Crutchlow is making a wild-card appearance. Joan Mir will ride a 2024 Honda prototype, and Brad Binder and Jack Miller have access to KTM’s new carbon fibre chassis.
Source: Crash
