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Debut pole for Tatay, Aji claims dream Mandalika front row

Debut pole for Tatay, Aji claims dream Mandalika front row

The Spaniard claims his first World Championship pole ahead of rookie Moreira and home hero Aji

Carlos Tatay (CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP) will start from his first World Championship pole position after beating rookie Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MSI) by 0.083s in Moto3™ qualifying at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Home hero Mario Aji (Honda Team Asia) claimed a sensational front row start for the first Indonesian GP in 25 years after coming through Q1.

Garcia made to sweat in Q1

Qatar GP podium finisher Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) found himself in Q1, and there was early drama for the Spaniard as he crashed at Turn 12. Bottom of the timesheets, Garcia was up against it to get into Q2. Kaito Toba (CIP Green Power), another Qatar podium finisher, was also in Q1 – and the Japanese rider crashed unhurt at Turn 2 while he was in P9.

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