Bagnaia takes Italian MotoGP pole in record time, SA's Binder to start 10th after crashing

World champion Francesco Bagnaia set a new track record to seal pole position for the Italian MotoGP at Mugello on Saturday.

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Bagnaia, on his factory Ducati, is joined on the front row for Saturday's sprint and Sunday's main event by Honda's Marc Marquez and the six-time world champion's younger brother Alex Marquez.

There was a moment of high drama during qualifying when Marc Marquez rejoined the track from the pits in front of Bagnaia who took exception, gesticulating furiously at the Spaniard.

Bagnaia put his rage to one side to then post a new fastest ever lap at Ducati's home track of 1 min 44.855 seconds, to a huge cheer from his fans.

1st row

1. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA/Ducati), 2. Marc Marquez (ESP/Honda), 3. Alex Marquez (ESP/Ducati-Gresini)

2nd row

4. Jack Miller (AUS/KTM), 5. Jorge Martin (ESP/Ducati-Pramac), 6. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA/Ducati-VR46)

3rd row

7. Aleix Espargaro (ESP/Aprilia), 8. Johann Zarco (FRA/Ducati-Pramac), 9. Alex Rins (ESP/LCR Honda)

4th row

10. Brad Binder (RSA/KTM), 11. Luca Marini (ITA/Ducati-VR46), 12. Enea Bastinini (ITA/Ducati)

5th row

13. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Aprilia), 14. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha), 15. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha)

"It was incredible," said last year's Mugello winner Bagnaia, looking to bounce back from his crash at Le Mans last time out.

"I did everything quite perfect, happy with everything, we are ready for the sprint race, the day has started well," added the winner of two sprints and two races already this season.

Marc Marquez had come into the weekend downbeat about his prospects of challenging the Ducatis on their home asphalt.

"That was totally unexpected to be