Gonzales storms to pole from Vietti and Canet
Manuel Gonzalez (LMD Intact GP) stormed to pole position for the Thai Moto2 Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit, setting the fastest lap with a time of 1’34.634. The Spanish rider edged out Celestino Vietti (HDR Heidrun) by just 0.036s, while Arón Canet (Fantic L. Sonego) secured third, 0.205s off pole.
Senna Agius (LMD Intact GP) delivered an impressive P4, with Barry Baltus (Fantic L. Sonego) rounding out the top five. Meanwhile, Darryn Binder (ITALJET Gresini) continued his strong form in sixth place.
With less than half a second covering the top 10 riders, Sunday’s 19-lap race promises to be an intense showdown in the sweltering Thai heat.
Thai Moto2 Qualifying
| Pos | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Gonzalez | LMD Intact GP | 1'34.634 |
| 2 | C. Vietti | HDR Heidrun | 1'34.670 |
| 3 | A. Canet | Fantic L. Sonego | 1'34.839 |
| 4 | S. Agius | LMD Intact GP | 1'34.873 |
| 5 | B. Baltus | Fantic L. Sonego | 1'34.885 |
| 6 | D. Binder | ITALJET Gresini | 1'34.987 |
| 7 | M. Ramirez | OF American Racing | 1'35.015 |
| 8 | J. Dixon | ELF Marc VDS | 1'35.030 |
| 9 | A. Lopez | HDR Heidrun | 1'35.090 |
| 10 | D. Moreira | Italtrans Racing | 1'35.144 |
| 11 | I. Guevara | BLU CRU Pramac | 1'35.156 |
| 12 | D. Öncü | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 1'35.162 |
| 13 | A. Arenas | ITALJET Gresini | 1'35.297 |
| 14 | M. Suryo Aji | Idemitsu Honda Asia | 1'35.311 |
| 15 | D. Holgado | CFMOTO Inde Aspar | 1'35.314 |
| 16 | F. Salac | ELF Marc VDS | 1'35.322 |
| 17 | J. Navarro | KLINT Forward | 1'35.397 |
| 18 | A. Huertas | Italtrans Racing | 1'35.579 |
