Marc Marquez set a new lap record in Practice at the 2025 Argentina MotoGP. Despite Pecco Bagnaia crashing late, he narrowly secured a Q2 spot. The standings highlighted strong performances from Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, setting the stage for an exciting race.
At the 2025 Argentina MotoGP, Marc Marquez set a new lap record of 1m37.295s to top Practice sessions, demonstrating strong performance throughout the day. He surpassed the previous record he had held since 2014, finishing 0.135 seconds ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio, who secured second place with a lap time of 1m37.430s. Alex Marquez completed the top three positions for Gresini Racing.
Pecco Bagnaia, the current championship leader, faced challenges during the session. He crashed six minutes before the end of Practice while attempting a final time attack, narrowly securing a Q2 spot by just 0.021 seconds over rookie Ai Ogura. Early in the session, Alex Marquez initially set the pace with a time of 1m38.205s before Marquez took control.
As the session progressed, multiple riders, including Johann Zarco and Marco Bezzecchi, pushed for faster times, but Marquez reclaimed the top spot with a 1m37.438s and solidified it with his final lap. Riders such as Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo managed to break into the top ten, with Quartararo finishing eighth after being behind Bagnaia just prior to the crash.
The 2025 Argentina MotoGP Practice saw Marc Marquez dominate by setting a new lap record and leading the sessions. Bagnaia’s crash brought tension to the session, yet he managed to qualify for Q2. The event highlighted competitive performances from riders like Di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez, and Quartararo, indicating a tightly contested race ahead.
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