Bezzecchi takes pole in Portugal

Bezzecchi dominates qualifying

Marco Bezzecchi grabbed pole position during the MotoGP qualifying at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on Saturday. On his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25, he rode a fast lap of 1:37.556 to top the field of 22 riders.

Front rows and times

Pedro Acosta was the best pursuer with a time of 1:37.706 on his Red Bull KTM Factory. Fabio Quartararo completed the first starting row with 1:37.860 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZF-M1. The second starting row consisted of Francesco Bagnaia, Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco.

• 1. Marco Bezzecchi - 1:37.556 (Aprilia Racing RS-GP25)
• 2. Pedro Acosta - 1:37.706 (Red Bull KTM Factory)
• 3. Fabio Quartararo - 1:37.860 (Monster Energy Yamaha YZF-M1)
• 4. Francesco Bagnaia - 1:37.935 (Lenovo Team Ducati)
• 5. Alex Marquez - 1:37.987 (BK8 Gresini Ducati)
• 6. Johann Zarco - 1:38.059 (Castrol Honda LCR)

What this means for the race

A good start is crucial in Algarve. Bezzecchi now has the best starting position for the first corners and can take control of the race on the opening lap. Acosta and Quartararo expect to put pressure immediately in the first laps, while Bagnaia and Marquez try to connect from behind.

Small time differences will make the first 10 laps decisive. Expect a fierce battle for positions at the front, especially on a track where overtaking is possible but costly.