Bezzecchi claims pole position at MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, edging out Marc Marquez by less than a tenth of a second. The Aprilia rider, who is still recovering from injuries sustained in a crash during July's German Grand Prix, was the only competitor to complete a lap under 1m46s during qualifying. Bezzecchi's performance underscores his determination despite his ongoing fitness challenges. The race is set to proceed later today.
- •Bezzecchi recorded a lap time under 1m46s.
- •He led qualifying at the Aragon GP on August 29.
- •Marquez finished just under a tenth of a second behind.
- •Bezzecchi continues to recover from a crash in July.
- •The race will take place later today.
- 9:55 AMAutosport — MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez to sensational pole
- 9:54 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to sensational pole
"Marco Bezzecchi battled through pain to claim pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez by just under a tenth of a second. The factory Aprilia man was the only rider to break the 1m46s barrier in qualifying, setting two laps good enough for pole position despite still lacking full fitness after a nasty crash in July’s German Grand Prix. Reigning ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi battled through pain to claim pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez by just under a tenth of a second. The factory Aprilia man was the only rider to break the 1m46s barrier in qualifying, setting two laps good enough for pole position despite still lacking full fitness after a nasty crash in July’s German Grand Prix. Reigning ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 29, 2026, 9:55 AMMotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez to sensational pole
Marco Bezzecchi battled through pain to claim pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez by just under a tenth of a second. The factory Aprilia man was the only rider to break the 1m46s barrier in qualifying, setting two laps good enough for pole position despite still lacking full fitness after a nasty crash in July’s German Grand Prix. Reigning ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 29, 2026, 9:54 AMMotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to sensational pole
Marco Bezzecchi battled through pain to claim pole position for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, beating Ducati rival Marc Marquez by just under a tenth of a second. The factory Aprilia man was the only rider to break the 1m46s barrier in qualifying, setting two laps good enough for pole position despite still lacking full fitness after a nasty crash in July’s German Grand Prix. Reigning ...Keep reading
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