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Starting grid for the 2025 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix after injuries
The 2025 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix will be the 17th round of the season, with Pecco Bagnaia starting from pole position for Ducati. Bagnaia, after a strong performance at Motegi, set a new lap record in qualifying and secured his first win of the 2025 campaign. Now, all eyes are on Marc Marquez from the factory Ducati team as he aims for the world title. Marquez, currently 191 points ahead of Alex Marquez, could clinch the championship with a second-place finish. The grid for the race will miss reigning champion Jorge Martin due to injury, with 22 riders competing, including wildcard Takaaki Nakagami. The starting grid features top riders like Joan Mir, Pedro Acosta, and Fabio Quartararo among others.
