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Bezzecchi shatters San Marino lap record to secure Aprilia pole
Marco Bezzecchi has set a new track record at the San Marino Grand Prix, becoming the first rider to break the 1:30-second barrier. The Aprilia rider's qualifying performance puts him on pole position ahead of championship contender Marc Márquez.
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Bezzecchi delivered a scintillating qualifying lap of 1:29.982 at the Misano circuit to claim pole position for Aprilia on the Italian marque's home turf. The feat marks a significant moment for the manufacturer as it claimed its first pole position of the season through its works rider.
The Italian's breakthrough performance sees him edge out Márquez, who will line up second on the grid for Sunday's race. Bezzecchi's sub-1:30 lap time represents a substantial improvement over the previous track record, underlining the competitive form of both the Aprilia machine and the rider's qualifying pace.
The pole position comes as a boost for Aprilia, which has been working to strengthen its competitive position in the MotoGP championship. Bezzecchi's performance suggests the team's recent developments have yielded tangible improvements on the Misano circuit, a track where local teams traditionally enjoy notable advantages.
With grid positions now set for the San Marino Grand Prix, attention turns to Sunday's 27-lap race, where Bezzecchi will attempt to convert his qualifying advantage into a strong result for Aprilia.