MotoGP | SanMarinoGP | Viñales Storms to Pole!
For the first time in the current MotoGP era, Yamaha have qualified in the top 4 positions. Viñales stormed to pole position ahead of Morbidelli, Quartararo and Rossi.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Viñales took pole position after setting a time of 1:31.411, just pipping fellow Yamaha rider Morbidelli who set a time of 1:31.723. Championship leader, Quartararo will start tomorrow’s #SanMarinoGP from 3rd position, with a time of 1:31.791.
Home hero, Rossi, delighted fans qualifying 4th after a thrilling time attack, which left Yamaha with their first top 4 lock-out in the current MotoGP era. Miller impressed throughout qualifying, placing 5th, ahead of Pramac Racing teammate, Bagnaia, who makes his return from injury at his home grand prix.
The Team SUZUKI ECSTAR duo qualified on the 3rd row, with Rins in 7th and Mir in 8th. Championship contender Dovizioso will have to start tomorrow’s #SanMarinoGP from 9th on the grid. Esponsorama Racing’s Zarco completes the top 10, continuing his impressive form.
Notable names starting further down the order include the most recent race winner Oliveira, who will start from 11th, Nakagami starting from 14th and Binder, who will start from 16th.
Can Yamaha go all the way to win tomorrow’s #SanMarinoGP, or will Ducati and Suzuki spoil the party?
Position |
Name |
Team |
Time |
1 |
Maverick Viñales |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
1:31.411 |
2 |
Franco Morbidelli |
Petronas Yamaha SRT |
1:31.723 |
3 |
Fabio Quartararo |
Petronas Yamaha SRT |
1:31.791 |
4 |
Valentino Rossi |
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP |
1:31.877 |
5 |
Jack Miller |
Pramac Racing |
1:32.052 |
6 |
Francesco Bagnaia |
Pramac Racing |
1:32.054 |
7 |
Alex Rins |
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR |
1:32.090 |
8 |
Joan Mir |
Team SUZUKI ECSTAR |
1:32.102 |
9 |
Andrea Dovizioso |
Ducati Team |
1:32.184 |
10 |
Johann Zarco |
Esponsorama Racing |
1:32.218 |
11 |
Pol Espargaro |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
1:32.266 |
12 |
Miguel Oliveira |
Red Bull KTM Tech 3 |
1:32.323 |
13 |
Aleix Espargaro |
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini |
1:32.295 |
14 |
Takaaki Nakagami |
LCR Honda IDEMITSU |
1:32.382 |
15 |
Danilo Petrucci |
Ducati Team |
1:32.418 |
16 |
Brad Binder |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing |
1:32.534 |
17 |
Tito Rabat |
Esponsorama Racing |
1:32.791 |
18 |
Iker Lecuona |
Red Bull KTM Tech 3 |
1:32.838 |
19 |
Stefan Bradl |
Repsol Honda Team |
1:32.915 |
20 |
Bradley Smith |
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini |
1:33.166 |
21 |
Alex Marquez |
Repsol Honda Team |
1:33.333 |
22 |
Cal Crutchlow |
LCR Honda CASTROL |
NTS |