P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi was quickest in a frantic second Friday practice session at Motegi, as Alex Marquez missed out on a direct Q2 slot for the first time in 2025
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi was the fastest in the second Friday practice session at Motegi, with Alex Marquez missing out on a direct Q2 slot for the first time in 2025. Alex remains the only rider in title contention besides his brother Marc, who needs to outscore him by three points at the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite a challenging session, Alex showed potential with a strong push lap towards the end. Bezzecchi topped the timesheets with a laptime just under the pole record, followed closely by second-placed Acosta who crashed immediately after setting his personal best time at Turn 1. The elder Marquez and Ducatis showed a strong performance, with Pecco Bagnaia’s comeback amidst mechanical issues. Several riders pushed late to secure Q2 spots, leading to a competitive field for the upcoming sessions.
