Monster Energy Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo smashed the lap record to take pole position, with a stunning time of 1:38.862. Alex Rins narrowly missed out on pole, posting a lap time of 1:38.951, meaning he will line up 2^nd ahead of tomorrow’s Grand Prix. Championship leader Johann Zarco took the final spot on the front row, despite a small crash during Q2, setting a time of 1:38.991.

Ducati Lenovo’s Jack Miller will head the second row, starting from 4^th, having made steady progress throughout the weekend. Petronas Yamaha SRT’s Franco Morbidelli will start the #PortugueseGP from 5^th on the grid. Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez qualified 6^th, shocking the world on his return to MotoGP, after battling through Q1.

Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Aleix Espargaro will head the third row, starting from 7^th. Top Rookie Luca Marini qualified in 8th, his best qualifying position so far in his MotoGP career. Team Suzuki ECSTAR’s Joan Mir only managed to qualify 9^th, after battling through Q1.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira had a small crash during the Q2 session, however he managed to qualify 10^th. Ducati Lenovo’s Francesco Bagnaia had his fastest time, which would have stolen pole, cancelled due to a yellow flag infringement, his next best lap placed him 11^th on the grid. Monster Energy Yamaha’s Maverick Viñales had a disappointing qualifying session, finishing 12^th.

LCR Honda IDEMITSU rider, Takaaki Nakagami decided not to take part in today’s qualifying session due to shoulder pain stemming from a crash on the opening day. Nakagami and the trackside medical team will assess his condition tomorrow morning and decide whether or not he will take part in the race. After a heavy crash during the FP3 session, Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martín has been declared unfit to continue with the #PortugueseGP. Having been transferred to hospital, Sky Sports reported a fractured ankle and metacarpal fractures which will require surgery for Martín.

Tomorrow’s #PortugueseGP is set to be a thriller. Can Oliveira pull off the greatest comeback to live his dream twice? Will the Yamaha riders steal the show, to maintain their 100% win record this season? Can championship leader Johann Zarco finally steal his maiden victory?