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2025 Italian MotoGP: Marc Marquez claims pole century in tight Mugello qualifying
Marc Marquez, riding for Ducati, achieved his 100th career pole position by setting a new lap record and narrowly beating Pecco Bagnaia at the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix qualifying event. The qualifying session saw a fierce battle with Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales initially setting the pace. Ultimately, Ducati dominated the front row at Mugello, with Marc Marquez securing his sixth pole of the season. The top three on the grid were completed by Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez, both on Ducatis. The intense qualifying session also saw Fabio Quartararo from Yamaha setting a fast lap despite a shoulder injury. Alex Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, and Fabio Quartararo completed the front row behind Marc Marquez, showcasing the competitiveness of the field.
