Aleix Espargaro Takes Pole at British MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro Takes Pole at British MotoGP

Aleix Espargaro Takes Pole at British MotoGP

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Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia clinched pole position for the British MotoGP at Silverstone with a remarkable late lap, setting a new lap record of 1:57.309. Espargaro, who is retiring at the end of the season, will start on the front row alongside Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini. Bagnaia's pole attempt was disrupted by a helmet issue, and he expressed frustration over the incident. Jorge Martin, currently second in the championship standings, showed strong performance in practice sessions and will start fourth. Marc Marquez, a six-time MotoGP champion, will start the race from seventh position. Espargaro's pole is his second of the season and seventh of his career.

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