Moto2: The Moto2™ title is on the line this weekend and Championship leader Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is in prime position for that first match point.
He takes pole in Portugal ahead of Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), who also technically remains in contention for the crown at a deficit of 41 points from the top, with rookie Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completing the front row.
Moreira’s closest rival for the Championship, nine points back, is Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP). He is down in P8 on the grid.
Dixon suffered a crash in the session but no harm done barring losing the chance to hit back against Moreira. The Brazilian took to the top late on by just 0.017.
Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing), 35 points off the top in fourth overall, is fourth on the grid – with teammate and fifth in the Championship, Aron Canet, alongside him.
That second row is completed by rookie Daniel Holgado (CFMoto Inde Aspar Team), who has chance to wrap up Rookie of the Year this weekend if he’s 26 points or more clear.
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