MotoGP Austrian GP: Martin smashes lap record and beats Bagnaia to crucial pole

Spielberg has been a happy hunting ground for Bagnaia, but it’s Martin who tops qualifying in a key triumph over his title rival

Jorge Martin obliterated the Spielberg lap record to take pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, beating pre-qualifying favourite Francesco Bagnaia. Nursing a cut on his left thumb after a bizarre mishap in the shower on Saturday night, championship leader Martin pulled off a stunning 1m27.748s effort in the 15-minute pole shootout to deny the top spot to last year’s double Red Bull Ring winner Bagnaia.

Marco Bezzecchi qualified ninth on the VR46, while KTM wildcard Pol Espargaro crashed on a lap that seemed good enough for a top-five, dropping to 10th on the grid. Alex Marquez was 11th for Gresini, while 2021 winner Brad Binder struggled to 12th on the factory KTM, more than a second off the pace of polesitter Martin.

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