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WATCH: Francesco Bagnaia clinches pole in Buriram as Marc Marquez crashes out of Thai MotoGP Q2 - Results

Francesco Bagnaia clinched pole position for the 2024 Thai MotoGP with an impressive lap, solidifying his lead in Buriram as competitors stumbled.

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Francesco Bagnaia clinched pole position for the 2024 Thai MotoGP with an impressive lap, solidifying his lead in Buriram as competitors stumbled. The Ducati Lenovo rider set a scorching time of 1'28.700s, marking a new track record and ensuring his place at the front of the grid. Bagnaia's dominance on the circuit was unmatched, even as his fellow Ducati riders were hot on his heels.

Enea Bastianini, also from the Ducati Lenovo team, was Bagnaia’s closest competitor, finishing just 0.232s behind. Bastianini demonstrated resilience and precision, pushing his GP24 to the limit to secure the second position. Jorge Martin from Pramac Ducati completed the front row, despite a challenging session that saw him crash. Martin's performance highlighted his grit, as he rebounded to claim a spot in the top three.

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A notable incident during the qualifying rounds was Marc Marquez's crash. The Spanish rider, who had been a top performer during practice, suffered a setback in Q2, landing him in the fifth position. Marquez's crash, while jarring, fortunately, left him unhurt, and he will line up between Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Quartararo. Despite the crash, Marquez’s lap times demonstrated his potential to make a strong comeback during the race.

Fabio Quartararo takes the second row! 

Monster Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo secured sixth place, showcasing consistent pace as he handled the demanding conditions of Buriram. Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta of Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 made a commendable effort, clocking in at seventh place with an impressive top speed of 341 km/h, the highest recorded in qualifying.

The challenging Buriram track, known for its intense heat and its impact on tyre durability, pushed riders to their limits. Michelin supplied stiffer rear tyres for this event, which proved crucial in maintaining control under extreme conditions. Despite the obstacles, Bagnaia, with his composed and fierce approach, emerged victorious, leaving fans eager for the Buriram Sprint race.

Thai MotoGP 2024 Qualifying Results (Top 12):

Position

Rider

Nation

Team

Time / Diff

Lap

Max Speed

1

Francesco Bagnaia

ITA

Ducati Lenovo (GP24)

1'28.700s

6/8

333 km/h

2

Enea Bastianini

ITA

Ducati Lenovo (GP24)

+0.232s

6/9

334 km/h

3

Jorge Martin

SPA

Pramac Ducati (GP24)

+0.430s

3/5

334 km/h

4

Marco Bezzecchi

ITA

VR46 Ducati (GP23)

+0.624s

4/9

330 km/h

5

Marc Marquez

SPA

Gresini Ducati (GP23)

+0.686s

3/5

333 km/h

6

Fabio Quartararo

FRA

Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1)

+0.708s

8/9

334 km/h

7

Pedro Acosta

SPA

Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16)*

+0.719s

8/9

341 km/h

8

Fabio Di Giannantonio

ITA

VR46 Ducati (GP23)

+0.735s

5/5

330 km/h

9

Alex Marquez

SPA

Gresini Ducati (GP23)

+0.827s

9/9

327 km/h

10

Maverick Viñales

SPA

Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24)

+0.928s

8/8

333 km/h

11

Franco Morbidelli

ITA

Pramac Ducati (GP24)

+1.036s

3/5

335 km/h

12

Johann Zarco

FRA

LCR Honda (RC213V)

+1.097s

8/8

335 km/h

13

Brad Binder

RSA

Red Bull KTM (RC16)

1'29.535s

6/9

330k

14

Aleix Espargaro

SPA

Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24)

1'29.568s

7/8

336k

15

Jack Miller

AUS

Red Bull KTM (RC16)

1'29.773s

3/8

331k

16

Augusto Fernandez

SPA

Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16)

1'29.828s

6/8

332k

17

Alex Rins

SPA

Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1)

1'29.835s

9/9

328k

18

Takaaki Nakagami

JPN

LCR Honda (RC213V)

1'29.903s

8/8

328k

19

Joan Mir

SPA

Repsol Honda (RC213V)

1'30.045s

8/8

334k

20

Raul Fernandez

SPA

Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP24)

1'30.102s

7/9

330k

21

Luca Marini

ITA

Repsol Honda (RC213V)

1'30.137s

3/8

333k

22

Lorenzo Savadori

ITA

Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24)

1'30.592s

5/6

335k

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