Overview

• Marc Marquez claimed pole position at the German Grand Prix with a fastest lap in soaked conditions, marking his eighth pole at Sachsenring.
• Johann Zarco qualified second for LCR Honda, with Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi completing the rain-affected front row.
• Fabio Quartararo will start seventh on the grid, while Alex Marquez, recently released from hand surgery, secured sixth as they contended with the treacherous track surface.
• Heavy rain turned the Sachsenring into a demanding test for the riders, highlighting the decisive role of weather in shaping the grid.
• Entering the 11th of 22 rounds, Marquez extends his championship lead to 68 points over his nearest rival.