Jorge Martin secures pole position for MotoGP Austrian GP

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Jorge Martin secures pole position for MotoGP Austrian GP
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Jorge Martin will start from pole position at the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix on September 20 after setting the fastest qualifying time at the Red Bull Ring. He regained the championship lead following a victory in the sprint race. Martin's main rival, Marc Marquez, will start just behind him in second, while Pedro Acosta will take third place. Marco Bezzecchi and Ai Ogura round out the top five. Maverick Vinales and Joan Mir will miss the race due to injuries, with Takaaki Nakagami replacing Mir.

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  • Martin qualifies first, Marquez second for the race.
  • Acosta starts third, looking to secure a home win.
  • Vinales and Mir are sidelined due to injury.
  • Nakagami replaces Mir for the race on Sunday.
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  • 4:15 PMYahoo SportsMotoGP Austrian GP: Full starting grid
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Check out the full starting grid for the Austrian Grand Prix on 20 September

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