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Jorge Martín takes pole position at MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix
Jorge Martín secured pole position for the 2026 MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, narrowly defeating Marc Márquez by just 0.015 seconds. The qualifying session was highly competitive, with Pedro Acosta taking third place to complete a front row of Spanish riders.
Heading into the weekend, Márquez and Martín were tied at the top of the championship standings with 274 points each, making the results in Spielberg critical for the title race.
Earlier in the weekend, Pedro Acosta dominated the Friday practice sessions, setting the fastest times and providing KTM with a strong performance on home soil. Other notable performances included Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi, while Francesco Bagnaia struggled, finishing 18th in the initial practice session and requiring a fight through Q1.
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Aprilia · Ducati · Jorge Martin · KTM · Marc Márquez · MotoGP · Pedro Acosta · Pit Beirer · Pol Espargaró · Red Bull Ring