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Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia took his second pole position of the 2025 season, seeing off Honda’s Joan Mir in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix
Ducati MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia secured his second pole position of the 2025 season by outpacing Honda’s Joan Mir in the qualifying session for the Japanese Grand Prix. Bagnaia’s strong performance was fueled by adjustments made during the post-Misano test, showing a resurgence in his form early in the Motegi weekend. His record-breaking lap time of 1m42.911s in Q2 propelled him back to the top spot, denying Mir his first career pole position. Marc Marquez, who clinched Honda’s last pole in 2023, settled for third place behind Bagnaia and Mir. KTM rider Pedro Acosta overcame a throttle issue to secure the fourth spot on the grid, with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli following closely in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. The starting grid for the Japanese GP showcased a competitive field, with riders like Luca Marini, Marco Bezzecchi, and Raul Fernandez lining up as notable contenders for the race.
