Ai Ogura takes pole position at MotoGP Czech GP in Brno

Ai Ogura secured pole position for the 2026 Czech Grand Prix at Brno Autodrom, marking his first time starting from the front. He topped the qualifying session, outperforming fellow front-row starters Fabio di Giannantonio and Francesco Bagnaia. Points leader Marco Bezzecchi will start fourth, with reigning champion Marc Marquez in fifth. Rookie Diogo Moreira completes the second row. Notable incidents include Jorge Martin facing penalties from his previous race, and Toprak Razagatlioglu being moved to the back of the grid for impeding a competitor. Only 21 riders will participate, as Alex Marquez has withdrawn due to health concerns.

• 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid