David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) will start the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy from pole after a close, close Q2 at Mugello. The 22 heads Hakim Danish (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI) by just 0.018 thanks to a 1’54.862, with a late push from Joel Kelso (GRYD – MLav Racing) into third making it Spain – Malaysia – Australia on the Moto3 front row.
After the first runs it was Almansa leading Danish and Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo), the latter via Q1, and despite many heading round for a final push for the top, the timing screens didn’t move in the top two. So that tiny 0.018 margin between pole and second remains, with Almansa P1 pole and Danish forced to settle for second but continuing his impressive run of recent form.
Behind, Uriarte was pushed down to P4 late on as Kelso was last over the line and stole the front row, the Australian lining up third. Uriarte heads a Row 2 where he’s joined by Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) and Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA), the latter another late improver.
David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), Marco Morelli (CFMoto Valresa Aspar Team) and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) are Row 3, with Friday’s fastest, Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) completing the top ten.
That leaves one big name much further down the order than he expects to start: Championship leader Max Quiles (CFMoto Valresa Aspar Team). The 28 is down in P15 and will be looking to shoot up the order on Sunday.
