Pedro Acosta earned pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at rainy Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex, the Spaniard covered the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:16.953 to top the field of 29 riders.

American Joe Roberts qualified 10th with a time of 2:18.811 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.

American Sean Dylan Kelly (SDK) is not racing at Silverstone. He is still recovering from surgery on his right forearm.