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Raul Fernandez claims maiden MotoGP pole position at Mandalika

Raul Fernandez stormed to pole position for the first time in his MotoGP career as he took command of qualifying at Mandalika.

By Eden Hannigan · Motorsport Week

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:53 AM

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Raul Fernandez secured his maiden MotoGP pole position at Mandalika with a 1:28.852s lap time.
Marco Bezzecchi qualified second, finishing 0.109 seconds behind Fernandez to lead title contenders on the grid.
Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the front row in third place for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 team.

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Raul Fernandez secured the first pole position of his premier-class MotoGP career during qualifying at Mandalika. Fernandez posted a lap time of 1:28.852s to take the top spot, earning his maiden pole after five years in the class.

Marco Bezzecchi finished in second place, trailing Fernandez by 0.109 seconds, while Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the front row in third. Title contenders Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin placed fourth and fifth respectively, with Francesco Bagnaia qualifying in 10th position.

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Raul Fernandez claims maiden MotoGP pole position at Mandalika

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