P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pol Espargaro overcame memories of his 2023 Portimao accident and secured direct Q2 access, helped by Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo.
Pol Espargaro faced an early scare in the 2023 Portimao MotoGP weekend as he fell during practice, but luckily he was unharmed and able to continue. His return to the pits after the fall boosted his confidence, especially after his previous serious crash at the same circuit. Despite his past injuries, he finished well in FP1 and secured a place in Qualifying 2. Espargaro praised Fabio Quartararo’s skills and determination, appreciating his help in achieving a good lap time. On the other hand, Espargaro’s teammate Enea Bastianini struggled with his strategy and performance, aiming to improve for the next day’s qualifying sessions.
