Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team showcased his dominance at MotorLand by securing pole position for the Aragon Grand Prix with a record-setting lap of 1:45.704, outpacing his brother and championship contender, Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, by 0.260 seconds. This marks Marc’s seventh pole at Aragon, positioning him favorably as he chases another victory.
The qualifying session unfolded with early drama as Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia Racing faced difficulties. The British GP winner crashed on his first attempt, which put added pressure on his team. By the end of Q1, Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP led the session with a time of 1:47.078, closely followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Rins. Unfortunately for Bezzecchi, he failed to advance to Q2, finishing in tenth place.
Moving into Q2, Marc Marquez immediately established his intentions with a blistering lap of 1:45.986, briefly extending his lead over Alex Marquez. Despite initial struggles from Francesco Bagnaia, who rallied to leap to fourth place later in the session, the spotlight remained on the Marquez brothers. Alex Marquez momentarily took the lead with a strong second lap, but Marc responded with his record-breaking time, ultimately securing the pole.
Franco Morbidelli captured significant attention, finishing second and nearly matching Marc’s pace with a commendable effort. The grid for the Aragon GP includes Bagnaia, Pedro Acosta, and Brad Binder among the top contenders, all set to challenge Marquez’s reign.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming Tissot Sprint, many are left wondering if anyone can finally disrupt Marc Marquez’s remarkable performance streak in Aragon. With the competitors eager to chase victory, fans can look forward to a thrilling race ahead. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, as Marquez aims to further solidify his standing in the championship while others strive to top his impressive form.