P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez ended the first day of MotoGP 2025 race weekend action in Thailand on top, as Pecco Bagnaia missed out on a crucial top 10 spot
Alex Marquez topped the MotoGP 2025 race weekend actions in Thailand, while Pecco Bagnaia missed out on a crucial top 10 spot due to yellow flags causing his best lap to be deleted. Bagnaia’s difficult run was further worsened by encountering Franco Morbidelli during his final push. During the session, the top 10 riders secured direct passage into Saturday’s pole shootout, leading to fierce competition. Despite Marc Marquez initially leading, his brother Alex claimed the top spot by a narrow margin. Pedro Acosta showcased KTM’s strength by securing third place, with Marco Bezzecchi and Morbidelli also performing well. Other notable riders in the top 10 included Quartararo, Mir, and Zarco, as Yamaha and Aprilia riders faced varying levels of success. Maverick Vinales had a challenging day, missing out on Q2, as did Jack Miller, despite a strong performance.