Aron Canet, the rising star of the Moto2 World Championship, has once again proven his mettle by securing a sensational pole position at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona. The Spaniard's blistering pace on his Fantic Racing Kalex machine left the competition in his wake, setting the stage for a thrilling race on Sunday.

Canet's Masterclass in Qualifying Leaves Rivals in Awe

Canet Tops the Timesheets in Practice and Qualifying

Aron Canet's dominance began in Practice 2 on Saturday, where he set a stunning 1:42.262 to top the timesheets. This impressive performance set the tone for the all-important qualifying session, where Canet continued to showcase his exceptional skills.In a tense and dramatic Q2 session, Canet remained unfazed, posting a magnificent 1:42.003 to claim the pole position. This time proved to be unbeatable, as the Spaniard outpaced his closest rival, Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2), by a margin of 0.146 seconds.

Gonzalez and van den Goorbergh Complete the Front Row

Manuel Gonzalez, the winner of Round 16, will start the race from the front row in second position, providing a solid starting point for the final Grand Prix of the season. Joining Canet and Gonzalez on the front row is the impressive Zonta van den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), who worked tirelessly throughout the qualifying session to secure the third spot on the grid.

Challenging Day for Sync SpeedUp Team

The qualifying session was not without its drama, as the Sync SpeedUp team faced a difficult day. Fermin Aldeguer crashed at Turn 14 on his first flying lap in Q2, leaving him with a steep task for Sunday's race. His teammate, Alonso Lopez, will also have work to do, starting from the 13th position on the grid.

Ogura and Vietti Aim to Finish the Season Strong

Despite the challenges faced by some, the qualifying session also saw impressive performances from other riders. Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI), the newly crowned Moto2 World Champion, will start the race from the fifth position on the grid, while Celestino Vietti (Red Bull KTM Ajo) will look to secure a spot inside the top five in the championship by starting from the eighth position.

Promising Performances from Dixon, Navarro, and Moreira

Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) showed consistent pace throughout the session, securing the fourth position on the grid. Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) managed to recover from an earlier crash to claim the ninth spot, while Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) continued his impressive qualifying performances, starting from the sixth position.With the stage set for an exciting race, the Moto2 paddock eagerly awaits the final Grand Prix of the season in Barcelona. Aron Canet's dominant display in qualifying has undoubtedly set the tone, and the rest of the field will be determined to challenge the Spaniard's supremacy on race day.