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Marquez Brothers Dominate Aragon Practice as KTM Trio Qualifies, Yamaha Falters

With track temperatures above 50 °C, riders faced intensified grip challenges at MotorLand Aragon.

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Overview

  • Marc Marquez topped both Friday sessions in Aragon with a best lap of 1:46.397, solidifying a 24-point championship lead over Alex Marquez.
  • Alex Marquez finished second in both morning and afternoon runs, maintaining his position as Marc’s closest championship challenger at their home track.
  • KTM placed Maverick Viñales, Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder directly into Q2 for the first time this season.
  • Yamaha’s riders struggled with grip, leaving Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins and Jack Miller outside the top ten and in Q1 battle.
  • High asphalt temperatures nearing 50 °C tested tire performance, and injuries to Ai Ogura and Luca Marini kept both absent from the grid.