Jorge Martin secures pole position at MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Jorge Martin claimed pole position in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on October 3, 2026. The championship leader narrowly beat Marc Marquez, setting a new circuit record with a time of 1m42.371s. Despite struggling earlier in the weekend, Martin improved his performance significantly in Q2. This pole marks Martin's third of the season and his second consecutive start from the front. The race is anticipated to draw significant attention as Martin seeks to maintain his championship lead.
- •Martin tops qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.
- •Marquez finishes second, just 0.1 seconds behind.
- •Martin sets a new circuit record during Q2.
- •This is Martin's third pole position of the season.
- •The race is scheduled for upcoming days.
- 2:52 AMAutosport — MotoGP Japanese GP: Martin edges out Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
- 2:50 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Martin snatches pole from Marquez with lap record
"MotoGP’s championship leader Jorge Martin claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Marc Marquez to the top spot by a tenth of a second. Martin had been the slower of the two factory Aprilia riders for much of the weekend, but he upped the pace in Q2, lowering the circuit record to 1m42.371s to secure his third pole position of the season and second ...Keep reading
"MotoGP’s championship leader Jorge Martin claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Marc Marquez to the top spot by a tenth of a second. Martin had been the slower of the two factory Aprilia riders for much of the weekend, but he upped the pace in Q2, lowering the circuit record to 1m42.371s to secure his third pole position of the season and second ...Keep reading
"Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix with a new lap record at the Motegi circuit. Together with the three championship contenders, Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Fabio Quartararo, Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira have booked their place in Q2 during Friday's timed practice session in Japan.
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External links- AutosportOct 3, 2026, 2:52 AMMotoGP Japanese GP: Martin edges out Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
MotoGP’s championship leader Jorge Martin claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Marc Marquez to the top spot by a tenth of a second. Martin had been the slower of the two factory Aprilia riders for much of the weekend, but he upped the pace in Q2, lowering the circuit record to 1m42.371s to secure his third pole position of the season and second ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 3, 2026, 2:50 AMMotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
MotoGP’s championship leader Jorge Martin claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Marc Marquez to the top spot by a tenth of a second. Martin had been the slower of the two factory Aprilia riders for much of the weekend, but he upped the pace in Q2, lowering the circuit record to 1m42.371s to secure his third pole position of the season and second ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:50 AMMotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions
Martin upsets Marquez with a brilliant lap late in Motegi qualifying
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:45 AMMotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Martin snatches pole from Marquez with lap record
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix with a new lap record at the Motegi circuit. Together with the three championship contenders, Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Fabio Quartararo, Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira have booked their place in Q2 during Friday's timed practice session in Japan.
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