Ai Ogura takes pole position at MotoGP Czech GP in Brno
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
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 Only 21 riders will participate, as Alex Marquez has withdrawn due to health concerns.
- •Ai Ogura leads the starting grid for the Czech Grand Prix.
- •Marco Bezzecchi is positioned fourth on the grid.
- •Jorge Martin faces long lap penalties from the last race.
- •Alex Marquez withdraws from the event due to injury concerns.
- •Only 21 riders will start the race in Brno.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid
"Check out the full starting grid for the 2026 Czech Grand Prix at Brno Autodrom
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