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The starting grid for the 2025 Catalan MotoGP
Gresini Ducati MotoGP rider Alex Marquez will start on pole for the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix sprint and main race this weekend, marking an end to his pole drought. His lap record beat Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo, while championship leader Marc Marquez will start from third due to a near-crash on his final lap. Alex needs to avoid losing 10 points across both races to eliminate Marc’s championship chances at the next race in San Marino. Pecco Bagnaia had his worst qualifying result of the season in 21st place, aiming to improve in the subsequent races. Notable wildcard appearances for Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia) and Aleix Espargaro (Honda) alongside returnees Somkiat Chantra (Honda) and Maverick Vinales (Tech3) are expected to spice up the grid for the Catalan Grand Prix.
