Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro achieved a remarkable feat at the British Grand Prix by setting a new lap record in the final minutes of the second qualifying session, securing his second pole position of the season. He outpaced championship leader Francesco Bagnaia by two tenths of a second, with Enea Bastianini finishing in third. This performance cements Espargaro's status as a strong contender in the race at Silverstone Circuit.