For the first time in Moto2, David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) will launch from pole position after converting a dominant Friday into a P1 on Saturday afternoon. The 2024 Moto3 World Champion will be joined on the front row in Austin by Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing) and Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), with championship pacesetter Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) only P16 having come through Q1.
Alonso set a storming 2:05.203, a new all-time lap record, to finish just under a tenth and a half away from an improved Baltus, with the Belgian starting from the front row for the first time this year despite a late tumble in Q2. Lopez beat compatriot…