Moreira Edges Out Agius to Secure Phillip Island Pole Position

Diogo Moreira has claimed pole position for the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Moreira, representing the Italtrans Racing Team, finished with a record-breaking lap time of 1:29.817, marking the first sub-1:30 lap in Moto2 history at this iconic venue.

Close Competition for the Front Row

Home favorite Senna Agius secured a strong position, lining up in the middle of the front row for the race. Agius is part of the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team and showcased strong performance throughout qualifying. His teammate, Manuel Gonzalez, rounded out the top three, with the trio separated by a mere 0.076 seconds.

Drama in Qualifying

The qualifying session was filled with tension, particularly for Aron Canet from Fantic Racing. Canet crashed early at Turn 4, causing a scramble to get his bike ready for a return to the track. Despite the setback, Canet managed to clock a competitive time towards the end of the session, securing a place within the top ten.

Stacked Second Row

The second row is equally competitive, with notable riders including:

• Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in P4
• Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar) in P5
• David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar) in P6

Following them, Ayumu Sasaki from RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP qualified in P7. Canet bounced back to finish in P8, while Barry Baltus from Fantic Racing and Darryn Binder from ITALJET Gresini Moto2 secured P9 and P10 respectively.

Looking Ahead to the Race

As the Moto2 Grand Prix approaches, excitement builds for possible championship implications. The race is scheduled to start at 13:15 local time, providing fans with a thrilling opportunity as riders prepare to tackle the challenging Phillip Island circuit.

This qualifying session promises an exhilarating race ahead, showcasing some of the best talents in Moto2 as they vie for crucial championship points before the upcoming Malaysian round.