Marc Marquez led the 2025 Argentina MotoGP Practice sessions, setting a new lap record of 1m37.295s. Pecco Bagnaia encountered difficulties with a late crash but qualified for Q2 by a narrow margin. Other notable performers included Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, who finished second and third, respectively.
At the 2025 Argentina MotoGP, Marc Marquez excelled during Practice, setting a new lap record and concluding the sessions with the fastest time. He achieved a remarkable 1m37.295s, surpassing the previous record that he had held since 2014, and finished 0.135 seconds ahead of the competition. Following him was Fabio Di Giannantonio of VR46 Ducati, who clocked in at 1m37.430s, with Alex Marquez from Gresini Racing securing third place.
During the session, Pecco Bagnaia faced challenges as he crashed just six minutes before the end of Practice while trying to initiate his final time attack. Despite this setback, Bagnaia managed to qualify for Q2, narrowly holding his position by just 0.021 seconds over rookie Ai Ogura. Initially, Alex Marquez topped the chart early in Practice with a time of 1m38.205s before being overtaken by Marquez.
Marquez’s lead fluctuated during the session with strong competition from Johann Zarco, who temporarily claimed the top spot with a 1m38.006s while Marquez battled back with a 1m37.739s. Eventually, Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia seized the record with a 1m37.510s, only to be outdone by Marquez once more. Following Marquez, Di Giannantonio’s final lap elevated him to second, pushing Bagnaia down in the standings.
Alex Rins made significant gains, attaining sixth place utilizing Marquez’s performance as a benchmark. Zarco, recovering from an earlier crash, finished in seventh while Fabio Quartararo managed to qualify for Q2 in eighth place, benefiting from Bagnaia’s crash. Pedro Acosta rounded out the top performers in ninth but unfortunately crashed after the chequered flag.
This session marked a notable start for the competitors in Argentina, with Marquez demonstrating unparalleled speed and skill, while Bagnaia’s crash underscores the risks inherent in MotoGP racing.
The 2025 Argentina MotoGP Practice session showcased Marc Marquez’s continued dominance as he set a new lap record. Despite a crash that hindered Pecco Bagnaia’s performance, several riders, including Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, also shone in this competitive environment. As the event progresses, the stakes remain high, highlighting the challenges and unpredictability of MotoGP.
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