Spielberg, Austria, Sept 19, 2026 (AFP) - Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole

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Jorge Martin pipped MotoGP title rival Marc Marquez to pole for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, while Pedro Acosta completed an all-Spanish front row at the Red Bull Ring. Martin secured his third pole of the season, beating Marquez by just 0.015 seconds in a closely fought qualifying session. Acosta qualified third after setting the pace in Friday's practice. Italian Marco Bezzecchi will start fourth, ahead of Japan's Ai Ogura, while Alex Marquez......

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