Here’s the STARTING GRID of the MotoGP in Hungary: 4 Italians in the top 5, but Bagnaia starts from the back! And two riders have been penalized.
After Saturday’s Sprint, the first-ever Hungarian Grand Prix will officially get underway at 2:00 PM CEST on Sunday, August 24. At Balaton Park everything is ready to enjoy the spectacle of MotoGP, with Marc Marquez once again the big favorite.
MotoGP at Balaton: Qualifying recap
Qualifying for the Hungarian GP delivered great action and confirmed the excellent form of the Italian riders. On pole position will be Marc Marquez with a stunning 1’36.518, but behind him shines Italy: Marco Bezzecchi will start 2nd just 290 thousandths off, followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio (+0.354) and a solid Enea Bastianini (+0.424). To complete the Italian celebration, Franco Morbidelli secured 5th, half a second from the top: four Italians in the top five, a front row and a half that promises fireworks in the race.
Tough qualifying instead for other contenders. Pedro Acosta, who crashed halfway through the session, limited the damage with the 7th fastest time, while Alex Marquez ended up 11th and, with the penalty picked up yesterday, will drop to 14th on the grid.
It was also a tough day for Pecco Bagnaia, eliminated already in Q1 and forced to a comeback race. The challenge is set: Marquez will try to escape, but the Italians are ready to fight for the podium in front of the Balaton Park crowd.
MotoGP penalties for Hungary
Two riders have been penalized: Alex Marquez and Jack Miller, due to impeding Pecco Bagnaia yesterday. Both will serve their penalties in Sunday’s main race, while in the Sprint they started from their regular grid slots.
MotoGP Starting Grid
Here is the starting grid for the race:
- Marc Marquez – Ducati Lenovo Team
- Marco Bezzecchi – Aprilia Racing
- Fabio Di Giannantonio – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
- Enea Bastianini – Red Bull KTM Tech3
- Franco Morbidelli – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
- Fabio Quartararo – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
- Pedro Acosta – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
- Fermin Aldeguer – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
- Luca Marini – Honda HRC Castrol
- Joan Mir – Honda HRC Castrol
- Pol Espargaro – Red Bull KTM Tech3
- Brad Binder – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
- Francesco Bagnaia – Ducati Lenovo Team
- Alex Marquez – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
- Raul Fernandez – Trackhouse MotoGP Team
- Jorge Martin – Aprilia Racing
- Jack Miller – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
- Johann Zarco – Castrol Honda LCR
- Miguel Oliveira – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
- Alex Rins – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
- Ai Ogura – Trackhouse MotoGP Team
Photo: MotoGP, Ducati Corse, Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
