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Marc Marquez Secures Record-Breaking Fourth Consecutive Pole in Qatar

The Ducati rider set a lap record of 1:50.499 at the Lusail International Circuit, overcoming intense competition and setbacks for key rivals.

The logo of Ducati is seen on a Scrambler model in Rome, Italy, March 5 2016.    REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Overview

  • Marc Marquez achieved his fourth consecutive pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season at the Qatar Grand Prix, setting an all-time lap record of 1:50.499.
  • The qualifying session saw brief lead changes, with Fabio Quartararo and Alex Marquez momentarily topping the timesheets before Marc Marquez's decisive final lap.
  • Francesco Bagnaia, third in the championship standings, crashed during Q2 and will start 11th on the grid, impacting Ducati's broader race strategy.
  • Defending champion Jorge Martin returned to competition after recovering from pre-season injuries but failed to progress to Q2, starting from 14th.
  • The results further solidify Ducati's dominance this season while highlighting the unpredictable dynamics of the ongoing championship battle.