Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo will start in pole position in the Spanish Moto Grand Prix after setting a lap record in qualifying with a time of one minute, 36.705 seconds in Jerez.

The Frenchman finished ahead of teammate Maverick Vinales and Honda’s world champion Marc Marquez in Saturday’s frantic final session in which three riders crashed.

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia took fourth spot and his Australian teammate Jack Miller will join him on the second row for Sunday’s race despite sliding off at turn 11 during his final lap.

Suzuki’s Alex Rins could be a doubt for the opening race of the season after sustaining what appeared to be injuries to his wrist and arm when he crashed behind Miller.

The race in Jerez will be the first of the 2020 MotoGP season following a long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.