Pedro Acosta makes MotoGP pole debut and blow for Jorge Martín at Motegi

At a crucial moment of the season, the fight for pole Motegi Mobility Resort Circuit It became the most complicated and exciting course after starting in light rain and ending with a stratospheric spin from Marc Márquez that did him no good when he entered the green zone of the track. Pedro Acostawith another record lap set previously (1:43.018), He inherits the pole and becomes the third youngest driver in history to achieve this after Fabio Quartararo and Marc Márquez himself.

The one who came out worst from the qualifying session is Jorge Martinwhich must start from eleventh position -his worst ranking since last season’s Austrian Grand Prix- after a crash.

The MotoGP leader crashed at Turn 4 during his final attempt at a fastest lap, making things difficult for him at the Motegi Mobility Resort circuit. He will start from the fourth row and will be forced to return because Pecco Bagnaia, his rival, will start second.