David Alonso Soars To Pole: Thrilling Qualifying At The 2026 Moto2 Us Grand Prix

The 2026 Moto2 US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas delivered an electrifying qualifying session, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. David Alonso emerged as the star of the day, securing his maiden Moto2 pole position with a sensational lap time of 2:05.203. The Colombian rider, representing the CFMoto Inde Aspar Team, edged out Belgium's Barry Baltus by just over a tenth of a second.

In a dramatic twist, Baltus was on the verge of snatching pole from Alonso during his final flying lap. Unfortunately, fate had other plans as Baltus crashed at turn 12, with Adrian Huertas colliding into him due to unavoidable circumstances. The incident sent ripples through the grid, notably affecting Dani Holgado, who was forced to abandon his last lap due to yellow flags, eventually placing him 16th.

Alonso Lopez showcased his prowess by rounding out the top three, while Angel Piqueras celebrated his best Moto2 qualifying performance with a solid fourth place. Celestino Vietti emerged as the top Boscoscuro rider in fifth, closely followed by Senna Agius in sixth. "It was a challenging session, but I'm thrilled with the result," Alonso Lopez remarked post-qualifying.

Rounding off the top ten were Alex Escrig, who has been in fine form this season, Izan Guevara, Collin Veijer, and Thailand's recent victor, Manuel Gonzalez. Notably, home favorite Joe Roberts secured the 11th spot for the OnlyFans American Racing Team.

The qualifying results set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating race, with the top contenders ready to battle it out for the top honors on race day. Enthusiasts can expect high-octane action and fierce competition as the riders rev up for the main event.