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MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Marco Bezzecchi storms to pole ahead of Marc Marquez

MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Marco Bezzecchi storms to pole ahead of Marc Marquez
Championships & Races · 00:58:37 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position for the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday, edging out Marc Marquez in a closely contested qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit.

The Italian rider set a blistering lap time to claim his first pole of the season, with six-time champion Marquez lining up second on the grid.

Qualifying took place on November 7, 2026, under floodlights at the desert venue. Bezzecchi's performance puts him in a strong position for Sunday's race, where he will aim to convert his pole into a victory.

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