Marc Marquez Dominates Practice at 2025 Argentina MotoGP, Bagnaia Crashes
Marc Marquez excelled in the 2025 Argentina MotoGP Practice, setting a new lap record of 1m37.295s. Fabio Di Giannantonio secured second place, while Pecco Bagnaia’s late crash put his Q2 qualification at risk. Marquez showcased remarkable performance, solidifying his dominance ahead of qualifying.
The 2025 Argentina MotoGP Practice session concluded with Marc Marquez claiming the fastest lap, shattering the previous lap record with a time of 1m37.295s. He outpaced Fabio Di Giannantonio, who finished second with a time of 1m37.430s, while Alex Marquez rounded out the top three. Notably, Pecco Bagnaia experienced a late crash that placed him in jeopardy for qualifying despite holding onto a Q2 position by a mere 0.021s.
Throughout the session, Marquez demonstrated dominance, taking the lead from Alex Marquez, who initially clocked a 1m38.205s. Marquez then surpassed the time with a 1m38.184s on a new tire. Johann Zarco briefly held the top spot with a time of 1m38.006s, but Marquez quickly regained control with a 1m37.739s, edging closer to the lap record.
The lap record was eventually eclipsed by Marco Bezzecchi, who set a time of 1m37.510s but was soon outdone by Marquez’s final lap performance. Bagnaia, who had started strong, faltered when he crashed at Turn 2, ultimately finishing in the top ten. His crash not only hindered his momentum but also put him at risk of falling out of Q2.
Alex Marquez secured his spot in Q2 along with Bezzecchi and Brad Binder. Additionally, Alex Rins used Marquez’s performance as a benchmark, finishing sixth. Zarco, having recovered from an earlier crash, finished seventh, while Fabio Quartararo placed eighth with a respectable lap. Pedro Acosta also managed a top ten finish despite sustaining a crash after the session concluded.
In summary, Marc Marquez showcased exceptional speed at the Argentina MotoGP, setting a new lap record and finishing first in Practice. Meanwhile, Pecco Bagnaia’s crash raised concerns, although he managed to qualify for Q2. The session saw notable performances from other riders, including Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, emphasizing the competitive nature of the event.
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