P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aleix Espargaro bagged pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a blistering final run in the dying embers of the session, ending a year-long pole drought in fairytale fashion after shortly announcing his retirement. Espargaro bettered his lap time record from yesterday in front of his home crowd and the 34-year-old posted a […]
“Espargaro broke his lap record in front of his home crowd, securing pole position from Bagnaia. Binder secured third place, with rookie Acosta close behind. Di Giannantonio earned fifth place after a difficult Q1. Pramac Ducati duo crashed, settling for sixth and 10th. Raul Fernandez and Bastianini qualified seventh and eighth. Vinales will start in 12th, while Marquez brothers will start in 13th and 14th. Oliveira qualified 15th. Bezzecchi and Quartararo qualified 16th and 17th. Zarco crashed, finishing 18th. Augusto Fernandez qualified in 19th. The rest of the grid is filled by Honda riders Nakagami, Mir, and Marini. Honda’s Bradl qualified last.”
