Italian GP 2024, Qualifying: first pole for Roberts. Aldeguer absent | FP

First pole for Roberts

The great protagonist of the qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix revealed himself Joe Robertswith the American who, in addition to conquering his first pole position of the season, also signed the new track record in Moto2, just ahead of his direct rival Sergio Garcia, 2nd for just 78 thousandths. However, a qualification marked by the great absence of Fermin Aldeguer, who a few minutes before the start of Q2 was stopped by doctors due to neck pain complained of throughout the day. Big applause, finally, for Mattia Pasiniauthor of a 7th place one week before returning to Moto2 in Barcelona.

Q1: Binder’s ‘safe’ passage

More than comfortable qualification for Darryn Binder, who immediately set the best time in the first half of the session, then perfected by the South African driver. A leadership denied only in the final by Jeremy Alcobawho took the lead in the standings with a time of 1:50.583. The fight for third and fourth positions, however, was more competitive, the last two to gain access to Q2. A challenge that paid off Marcos Ramirez and Zonta van den Goorbergh. Further back, however, the only Italian present among the top 17 drivers, namely Dennis Foggia: the Roman, in fact, did not go beyond 11th position.

Q2: record and pole for Roberts, no qualification for Aldeguer

Q2 of the Italian Grand Prix opened with the sensational official announcement of‘absence of Fermin Aldeguer, stopped by doctors for a neck pain. While waiting for the race, the Spaniard will be subjected to other tests before the start that will decide whether or not to get the green light for the GP. A turn of events which has thus allowed those who are ahead of the future Ducati rider in MotoGP in the world rankings to exploit this opportunity to extend their lead over the Iberian, starting with Joe Roberts. The American in fact achieved pole position with a time of 1:49.877, which is also equivalent to the new record of the Tuscan track. Very close Sergio Garciaonly 78 thousandths behind, while closing the front row Alonso Lopez ahead of an excellent Manuel Gonzalez in fourth place. Finally, it is worth highlighting the 7th place from applause of Mattia Pasiniwho returned last week to Barcelona and is the best among the Italians, with Vietti on the edge of the top-10 and Arbolino 16th.

Moto2 / Italian GP 2024: starting grid (top 18 of Q2)