Overview

• Fabio Quartararo claimed pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix, his first since March 2022, breaking a 1,134-day drought.
• The French rider outpaced Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, who qualified second and third respectively, on the Jerez grid.
• This marks the first time this season that Marquez, who dominated the first four rounds, has been beaten in qualifying.
• The Spanish Grand Prix is the fifth round of the 2025 MotoGP season and a key event that often signals shifts in championship momentum.
• Johann Zarco, the other French competitor, secured 10th place on the grid, rounding out the top ten qualifiers.