A fourth consecutive pole position! Fabio Quartararo (Yahama) set the fastest qualifying time for the Italian Grand Prix this Saturday and will start at the forefront on Sunday. The Frenchman took the opportunity to set the new Mugello circuit record, in 1′45′’187.
“Getting to braking, at the end of the straight, where we are really at the limit… Honestly, I think it was the best lap of my career, rejoiced the leader of the World Championship at the microphone of Canal + at the end of the session. It was funny, because just before the session I got stung by a bee, he smiled. I said to myself : “I’m sure it will bring me luck”. (…) It’s a pleasure to be in pole position. »Third in the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, two weeks ago, Fabio Quartararo signed his fourteenth career pole position here.
Zarco on the front line
Fabio Quartararo won ahead of Francesco Bagnaia (2nd at 0′’230) and the other Frenchman, Johann Zarco, (3rd at 0′’245). The latter was able to sign a big time at the end of the session. ” I am happy. A first line here is important. With the Ducati off to a good start, it will allow me to play at the forefront and keep a margin to go to the end with a lot of energy, ”he told Canal +.
Earlier in the afternoon, the Moto3 qualifying session was unfortunately marked by the violent fall of Jason Dupasquier, at the exit of a turn. The 19-year-old Swiss pilot had to be evacuated by helicopter to hospital in Florence, unconscious. Two other drivers fell but were able to get up, and are doing well according to the organizers.
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