Spanish rider Fermín Aldeguer on the Boscoscuro team claimed pole position ahead of compatriot Pedro Acosta on the Kalex machine for the Moto2 Thailand Grand Prix. The race is set to unfold at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram this Sunday, with riders ready to push for a strong result on home soil and in front of a passionate regional audience.
Aldeguer secured his fourth pole in the Moto2 category and his second of the current season. Acosta, aiming to lead the championship attack, stood beside him on the front row, while Albert Arenas, also on a Kalex, completed what was the strongest Spanish showing on the initial grid. The top three all hailing from Spain underscored a notable homeland strength in this class as the season advances.
As often happens in Moto2, a large group of riders qualified closely, setting the stage for a tense Saturday sprint to determine starting positions. Italian rider Tony Arbolino, on a Kalex, was a central figure during the session as he worked to secure a strong result to support his own title challenge. His efforts kept him squarely in the mix as the grid lined up for Sunday’s battle in Buriram.
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Arbolino initially posted a strong time, briefly earning the provisional pole before others pressed forward. The session saw several shifts in who led the times, with Czech rider Filip Salac and British rider Sam Lowes among those showing pace on their Kalex bikes. The pace and flow of traffic during the session created a dynamic that kept spectators guessing until the final moments of the run.
In the closing stages, Salac and Arbolino were both forced to concede track space to faster laps from other riders. Spaniard Marcos Ramírez moved into a leading position in the early laps, while Alonso López, Jeremy Alcoba, and Fermín Aldeguer were all in the mix as the session progressed. The field tightened rapidly as leaders swapped places and the rubber on the track began to find its best bite for the late laps.
The tempo during the final moments was relentless. Aldeguer then seized the moment with a clean, fast lap that stood up as the fastest time. He took the pole with a time that edged past Acosta, leaving the rest to chase in the closing seconds of the session. The result was a strong weekend setup for Aldeguer, with Acosta and Arenas completing the top three on the grid and signaling a festive and competitive atmosphere for the class as it moves into race day.
The first starting row featured Fermín Aldeguer, Pedro Acosta, and Albert Arenas. The second row consisted of Arón Canet, Somkiat Chantra, and Marcos Ramírez, while in fourth place were American rider Joe Roberts, Spaniard Sergio García Dols, and Italian Celestino Vietti. The mix of nationalities showcased the global nature of Moto2 competition and the depth of talent contesting the championship this season.