Netherlands 2022 MotoGP Qualification: Francesco Bagnaia Takes Pole Position, Fabio Quartararo In Second Place

JAKARTA - Ducati racer, Francesco Bagnaia managed to become the fastest during the Dutch MotoGP qualifying 2022, Saturday, June 25, 2022. Appearing at the Assen Circuit, Bagnaia recorded a time of 1 minute 31.504 seconds.

Initially, Aleix Espargaro appeared dominant to lead the second qualifying, following behind Yamaha MotoGP racer, Fabio Quartararo.

After five minutes, it was Jian Mir's turn to ride his motorbike to shift Espargaro's position. While the second position still belongs to Quartararo, followed by Bagnaia.

This position lasts quite a long time with the movement of the order below which continues to change.

But in the last five minutes, Bagnaia was able to show his strength by recording the fastest time of 1 minute 31,504 to lead the qualification.

Meanwhile, Jorge Martin, who also briefly controlled the first position, actually dropped to second and Quartararo third.

Jorge Martin had fallen during qualifying with three minutes remaining. But he was able to get up and return to continue the qualifying session.

Not only Martin who had an incident, unexpected circumstances also happened to Jack Miller. He had an accident at the third corner with one minute remaining in qualifying.

Quartararo also almost fell at the fifth corner while trying to catch his time on the last lap. Luckily he managed to make a save and steady in second position.

With the fastest record time in the last lap, Bagnaia has the right to take pole position in the race which will take place on Sunday, June 26 evening WIB.

Bagnaia on pole with Quartararo and Martin hot on his heels! We're all set for tomorrow's #DutchGP! pic.twitter.com/eAQSa8uSsx

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) June 25, 2022