Spanish teenager Brian Uriarte takes first Moto3 pole position

Seventeen-year-old Spanish rider Brian Uriarte achieved a career milestone by securing his first pole position in the Moto3 class at the German Grand Prix. Competing at the Sachsenring circuit, Uriarte set the fastest qualifying time with a lap of 1:24.880.

His performance came close to the Moto3 absolute record of 1:24.767, set in 2025 by another Spaniard, David Muñoz. The event also saw the withdrawal of Spanish rider David Almansa due to a throat infection and fever, forcing his team, Liqui Moly IntactGP, to pull him from the rest of the grand prix.

Championship leader Máximo Quiles faced a challenging qualifying session. After a crash on Friday that hindered his initial qualifying time, he experienced a second fall during free practice. Despite these setbacks, Quiles initially led the first qualifying session before being overtaken. His aggressive riding style also drew the attention of race direction, though no penalties were issued.

Several riders vied for the top spot, with Adrián Fernández briefly taking the lead before being surpassed. Ultimately, Uriarte's strong performance secured him the coveted pole position, setting the stage for the upcoming race.