P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jorge Martin destroyed the MotoGP lap record at the Losail International Circuit to secure the first pole of the 2024
Showing impressive speed throughout the entire weekend, Martin demonstrated his potential by securing a Q2 spot with the second-best practice time. In the pole shootout, he aimed to dominate his rivals and set a commanding lap time of 1:50.789s, leaving his closest competitor, Di Gianantonio, 0.230s behind. Several riders tried to challenge Martin’s lead, with Bagnaia briefly moving to second before being surpassed by Espargaro. Despite a late attempt, Martin held on to pole position after Binder’s crash disrupted the session. Behind Martin, Espargaro and Bastianini made up the front row, with Marquez and Di Gianantonio in the second row. Quartararo struggled, finishing in 16th, while Alex Rins encountered mechanical issues and will start from the back.
