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Fernandez takes maiden MotoGP pole, with Marquez and Martin off the front row
A tough Qatar qualifying session for the favorites: the Spanish rookie tops the timesheets and will start from pole tomorrow.
10 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
Raul Fernandez claimed his first MotoGP pole position, beating everyone in qualifying and springing a surprise over the main contenders. The Spaniard will line up from the most valuable spot on the grid, rewarding the progress he has shown throughout the weekend.
Behind him, Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin missed out on the front row. Both big names still have a chance to fight back in the race, but the headline result belongs to Fernandez.