DI GIANNANTONIO TAKES POLE POSITION COMING FROM Q1
Fabio Di Giannantonio secured a remarkable pole position in Brazil after coming through Q1 and mastering a chaotic Q2 session filled with crashes and constant position changes.
Riding for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 team, he set a 1:17.410 that proved just enough to stay on top, even though he later crashed while on a lap that could have extended his advantage further.
Alongside him on the front row will be Marco Bezzecchi, who also advanced from Q1 and continued his strong pace into Q2. Despite a small mistake earlier, he stayed consistent and finished just 0.070 seconds behind pole. Marc Marquez completes the front row in third, but his session was far from smooth.
He crashed early in Q2 and, although he returned to the track, he was unable to improve enough to challenge for pole.
Just behind them, Fabio Quartararo delivered one of the standout performances of the session. Riding the updated Yamaha, he put together a near-perfect lap to take fourth place.
Given the bike’s recent struggles, this result signals a significant step forward and puts him in a strong position heading into the race.
The earlier Q1 session had already hinted at the drama to come. Bezzecchi set the pace from the start and remained fastest despite a brief off-track moment, showing strong control and confidence.
Di Giannantonio followed him through to Q2, already demonstrating competitive speed that would later translate into pole.
In Q2, the situation quickly became unpredictable. Francesco Bagnaia crashed before setting a competitive lap, immediately putting himself at a disadvantage. Championship leader Pedro Acosta also fell shortly after, forcing him into a rushed return to the pits just to stay in contention.
Moments later, Marquez crashed at the same corner, highlighting how tricky conditions were at that point of the session.
As riders returned to the track, lap times began to stabilize, but the pressure remained intense. Bezzecchi briefly challenged for pole, while Jorge Martin looked competitive before crashing on what could have been a front-row lap.
Di Giannantonio then improved slightly at the top, reinforcing his position, but soon after he also crashed while pushing even harder. These repeated incidents meant that many riders were unable to complete clean laps, leaving the early benchmark times largely intact.
In the closing minutes, Quartararo managed to capitalize on a clear lap, moving up to fourth and pushing himself onto the second row. Behind him, Martin held fifth despite his crash, and Ai Ogura secured sixth to complete the front two rows.
Further back, Fermin Aldeguer impressed on his return from injury with seventh place, just ahead of Alex Marquez. Acosta, despite his earlier fall, could only manage ninth, leaving him with work to do in the race if he wants to defend his championship lead.
Johann Zarco rounded out the top ten, while Bagnaia’s early crash left him down in eleventh, unable to recover lost ground.
Full results
Overall, the session was defined by instability and fine margins. Multiple crashes disrupted the rhythm of nearly every rider, making consistency more valuable than outright pace.
Di Giannantonio’s ability to set a strong lap early and avoid losing focus ultimately made the difference, while others with similar speed were unable to complete their attempts.
With several top contenders starting out of position and conditions proving unpredictable, the race promises plenty of overtakes and strategic battles from the very first laps.
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