Brian Uriarte successfully secured the front spot on the grid after timing his final run to perfection to find clear track space during the Q2 qualifying session of the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rookie clocked a blistering lap time of 1 minute 36.861 seconds, sealing his third pole position of the season on his very first visit to Indonesia.
Tension filled the final minutes of the session as riders scrambled for clean air on the challenging circuit layout. David Almansa, who arrived as the fastest rider on Friday, mounted a strong challenge in the closing moments. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP rider found clear track ahead of him on a solo run, launching himself into second place and finishing just 0.087 seconds slower than the benchmark time.
The front row for Sunday's race will feature both Red Bull KTM Ajo machines as Alvaro Carpe jumped up during his final flying lap to claim third place. This strong performance provides the squad with a strategic advantage as the pack prepares for lights out this weekend.
Meanwhile, Leopard Racing staged a late surge as Adrian Fernandez leaped from eleventh to fourth to emerge as the top Honda rider. Championship leader Maximo Quiles had to settle for sixth position after a minor crash disrupted his rhythm during the vital Q2 phase.
Home hero Veda Pratama put in an encouraging performance for Honda Team Asia to take seventh on the grid in front of his local fans. The competitive grid sets the stage for a fiercely contested battle as the lightweight class prepares for another unpredictable race.
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