Bezzecchi claims first pole in Ducati grid lockout at Thai GP

Marco Bezzecchi set a lap record to lead a Ducati front-row lockout at the Thai Grand Prix qualifying in Buriram, with Yamaha's MotoGP world championship leader Fabio Quartararo managing fourth on the grid.

Mooney VR46 Racing Team's Bezzecchi posted a time of 1:29.671 to snatch pole on the Chang International Circuit from Pramac Ducati's Jorge Martin, while Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia completed the front row.

"I don't know where I found that from. In the last final minutes of the session, I said 'I have to go' and not worry about anyone else," Bezzechi said.

Italian Bagnaia, who is second in the championship standings 18 points behind Quartararo, will be the only title contender in the front row.

Aprilia Racing's Aleix Espargaro, who is third in the overall standings, saw his chances of winning a first championship take a massive blow after going out in Q1.