Bezzecchi's First Pole Triumph at Austrian Grand Prix Turns Heads
Marco Bezzecchi secured his first pole of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix after battling through Q1 and clocking an impressive lap. He credits MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for the turnaround. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez's crash thwarted his pole bid, and KTM's Acosta faced setbacks chasing the pole position.
In a stunning twist of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, Marco Bezzecchi seized his first pole position of the season, overturning a challenging start in the qualification rounds. Battling through the tough Q1 session, Bezzecchi's final lap time of one minute and 28.060 seconds at the Red Bull Ring earned him the prestigious pole position.
It was a memorable achievement in Bezzecchi's career, marking his fifth pole and first since the Indian Grand Prix in 2023. The Italian rider praised MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi for providing invaluable support after Friday's practice troubles. Rossi's guidance was crucial in identifying and resolving issues, leading to Bezzecchi's remarkable comeback.
Marc Marquez, aiming for his first win at the Red Bull Ring, initially led the qualifications but crashed in a dramatic final lap attempt. Meanwhile, KTM's Pedro Acosta faced his own hurdles, performing well initially before mistakes cost him a shot at pole. Maverick Vinales of KTM Tech3 will miss the rest of the event due to shoulder pain following surgery.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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