Jake Dixon took pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Asterius GASGAS Aspar Kalex, the Brit covered the 2.9-mile (4.7 km) course in 1:44.089 to lead the field of 30 riders.

Aron Canet was second-fastest with a 1:44.184 on his Pons Wegow Los40 Kalex, and Ai Ogura claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:44.214 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.

American Joe Roberts qualified 14th with a 1:44.682 on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.

American Sean Dylan Kelly has split with American Racing Team and is not riding at Catalunya.