MotoGP Malaysian GP: Francesco Bagnaia strikes back to claim pole, disaster for Aprilia

Francesco Bagnaia came through Q1 to score a surprise pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, as Aprilia endured a difficult day at Sepang.<br>Opting for a single run midway through the session to preserve a set of soft tyres, the factory Ducati rider made the most of a clear track to post a 1m57.001s lap.<br>Although several riders posted fastest individual sectors, including ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-malaysian-gp-bagnaia-pole-qualifying-ducati/10770977/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>