Breaking news: Bagnaia starts from pole position!

The situation that occurred during the morning warm-up could have an impact on the decision for the world title, which begins at 3pm at the Cheste circuit.poleman maverick vinales For not respecting the black flag with orange polka dots and immediately going off the track due to a mechanical failure during the morning warm-up, he was given a three-position penalty on the grid, his position being replaced by world championship leader Pecco. Bagnaia will take over.

If Bagnaia was not in an advantageous position with a 14-point margin, there would be no rival to reach the leader at the end of the straight if he could hook a good slider, and Martín’s options would be between him and the leader. He can place a driver between them and tilt the crown in his favor.

Fabio Quartararo, who is in doubt for the race, did not take part in the warm-up due to illness, and Vinales moved from pole position to fourth, while Martin remained sixth, replacing teammate Zarco. The mirror will be placed first.

A good start is more important at Ceste than at other circuits, as a funnel forms after the first and second corners, making it difficult to overtake.

The MotoGP grid looks like this