Marc Márquez has returned to the front line in the world of MotoGP, achieving pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix under challenging technical conditions in Jerez this Saturday. The Ducati Team rider showcased his skills on a wet track, finishing the qualifying session with a time of 1:48.087.
Beside him, Johann Zarco from the LCR Honda team, an expert in rainy conditions, secured second place with a timed lap of 1:48.227. The third place went to Fabio Di Giannantonio from VR46 Ducati, who clocked a notable time of 1:49.097.
The championship leader, Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia, will start from fourth position, in search of his sixth consecutive victory. Márquez, who has suffered a series of injuries, has not won since the San Marino Grand Prix in 2025.
The qualifying sessions began with a Q1 session that started on a wet track, affected by a brief rain shower. Despite the challenging conditions, Zarco and KTM rider Pedro Acosta set a superior pace, leaving the competition far behind their times.
In Q2, conditions improved slightly, but the track was still not ideal for slick tires. As the session progressed, Márquez secured pole with a spectacular final lap that allowed him to overtake Zarco with just a few minutes remaining.
Riders Alex Márquez and Acosta completed the second row, while Jorge Martín, in seventh, will face a penalty that will move him back three positions on the grid. Riders Diogo Moreira, Franco Morbidelli, and Jack Miller will close the grid after several crashes during the session.
The Spanish Grand Prix promises to be an exciting spectacle, with Márquez returning strongly and seeking his first victory after a long wait.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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