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Quartararo Claims Yamaha’s First Pole Since 2022, Marc Marquez Wins Jerez Sprint

Fabio Quartararo broke Ducati's pole streak with a record-setting lap, but Marc Marquez extended his championship lead with a dominant fifth sprint victory.

MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the Qatar Grand Prix REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo
Motorcycling - MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix - Circuit Recardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 26, 2023 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo before the race REUTERS/Pablo Morano/File Photo
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Overview

  • Fabio Quartararo secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a 1:35.610 lap, Yamaha's first MotoGP pole since 2022.
  • Marc Marquez set an earlier lap record in qualifying but was narrowly beaten by Quartararo, lining up second on the grid.
  • Marc Marquez claimed his fifth consecutive sprint race victory after Quartararo crashed on the second lap while battling for the lead.
  • Alex Marquez finished second in the sprint, with Francesco Bagnaia securing third, maintaining their positions in the championship standings.
  • Marc Marquez now leads the championship by 20 points over Alex Marquez, with Bagnaia in third, 31 points behind the leader.