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Bezzecchi Takes Aragon Pole With Record 1:44.962

The 1:44.962 lap underlines Aprilia's sudden pace advantage and raises pressure on Ducati heading into the sprint and Grand Prix.

Overview

  • Marco Bezzecchi secured pole for the Aragon MotoGP with a new qualifying record of 1:44.962, edging Marc Marquez by 0.089 seconds.
  • Bezzecchi had already broken the practice benchmark with a 1:45.455 on Friday after Marc Marquez topped the opening morning session with a 1:47.532.
  • Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez completed the front row while championship leader Jorge Martin qualified fifth and will start the sprint from the second row.
  • Factory Ducati rider Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia failed to make Q2 in practice and was forced into Q1, increasing pressure on Ducati's title bid.
  • Johann Zarco returned from injury to reach Q2, Pedro Acosta showed strong pace despite a late crash, and tyre and setup choices look set to shape both the 11-lap sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix.