Marc Marquez from the Ducati Lenovo Team has etched his name in MotoGP history by becoming the first rider ever to achieve 100 career pole positions. He achieved this remarkable feat at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, narrowly surpassing his teammate Francesco Bagnaia. Marquez set an outstanding lap record of 1:44.169, finishing just 0.059 seconds ahead of Bagnaia’s effort, while Alex Marquez from BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP secured a front row start with a time that was within a tenth of pole position.
The qualifying action was intense, with Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse MotoGP initially leading Q1 with a time of 1:45.214. However, the session saw Fermin Aldeguer of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP perform exceptionally, posting a lap of 1:44.894 to rise to the top spot, beating Fernandez by 0.264 seconds. The drama continued as riders jockeyed for position, with Jack Miller of Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP briefly moving into the top spots before Fernandez edged back in front.
As Q2 commenced, the competition heated up in the lush Tuscan hills. Marquez kicked off with a record-breaking lap before Bagnaia responded fiercely, demonstrating the high stakes of the qualifying session. After a flurry of fast laps, it was Marquez who emerged victorious, reclaiming the top position from Bagnaia and solidifying his impressive legacy in the sport.
Row 2 features Fabio Quartararo, who put in a strong performance despite battling injury, alongside Maverick Viñales and Franco Morbidelli. The excitement builds ahead of the Tissot Sprint, with fans eager to see how the title race unfolds among these top contenders.
This weekend promises thrilling racing, highlighting both the competitiveness of the sport and Marquez’s enduring talent. With his recent performance, fans are hopeful for more exciting races ahead as the season progresses.