Aprilia’s Martin snatches Japanese MotoGP pole from Marquez
A late lap record of 1 min 42.371 sec from Jorge Martin sent the championship leader to the top of the timesheets.
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, outpacing defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez. The Ducati star recorded a lap time of 1 minute 42.371 seconds, just 0.01 seconds behind the provisional pole holder. Martin, who currently leads Marquez by 12 points in the championship, expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating he had aimed for the front row rather than the pole.
Marquez, however, faced frustrations with his qualifying session, committing several mistakes, including a dip onto the gravel during the final lap. Despite his errors, Marquez was content to secure a top-10 finish. KTM's Pedro Acosta, who achieved his first MotoGP victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, secured the third spot on the grid.
Trackhouse Racing's Ai Ogura rounded out the front row, having set the quickest time in the first qualifying session.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Aprilia’s Martin snatches Japanese MotoGP pole from Marquez freemalaysiatoday.com
- Aprilia's Martin sets lap record at Japanese MotoGP to snatch pole from Marquez channelnewsasia.com
