Quartararo Secures Pole Position at Australian GP,Bezzecchi Claims Sprint Victory in MotoGP™
Phillip Island,Australia - October 21,2023 – Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP clinched pole position for the Australian Grand Prix with a blistering lap time of 1:28.587 during qualifying today at Phillip Island. Meanwhile,Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) dominated the sprint race,crossing the finish line first in a time of 24:37.833. Czech rider Filip Salač (PrüstelGP) also competed, finishing 26th in the Moto3 qualifying session.
The Australian Grand Prix marks a crucial stage in the MotoGP™ championship battle as riders vie for position with onyl a few races remaining. Quartararo’s pole position sets him up favorably for Sunday’s main race, while Bezzecchi’s sprint win provides valuable points adn momentum. Salač’s participation highlights the growing presence of Czech talent in the international motorcycle racing scene.
MotoGP™ Qualifying Results (Top 5):
- Fabio QUARTARARO (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) - 1:28.587
- Francesco BAGNAIA (Ducati Lenovo Team) – +0.083
- Jack MILLER (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) - +0.232
- Aleix ESPARGARO (Aprilia Racing) – +0.328
- Jorge MARTIN (Prima Pramac Racing) – +0.418
MotoGP™ Sprint Race Results (Top 5):
- Marco BEZZECCHI (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) – 24:37.833
- Francesco BAGNAIA (Ducati Lenovo Team) – +0.239
- Jorge MARTIN (Prima Pramac Racing) – +0.534
- Fabio QUARTARARO (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) - +0.788
- Aleix ESPARGARO (Aprilia Racing) – +1.012
Moto3™ Qualifying Results (Selected):
- Filip SALAČ (PrüstelGP) – 1:38.098 (+3.113)
The main race is scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd, and promises to be a thrilling contest as riders battle for championship points and victory at the iconic Phillip island circuit.
