World champion Marc Marquez stormed to his 53rd career pole position at the Argentina MotoGP here.
He now stand just two off the all-time record of 55, held by rival Valentino Ross.
Marquez continued to show impressive speed aboard his Honda RC213V and claimed his fifth pole position in six races at the Argentina track with a lap of 1:38.304 on Saturday.
His teammate Jorge Lorenzo took 1:39.190 to lap the 4.805km long circuit.
This means both Repsol Honda Team riders have moved directly to Q2 together for the first time as team-mates.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app