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Qualifying for the 2025 Malaysian MotoGP saw Francesco Bagnaia take pole position and some paddock drama for Fermin Aldeguer.
Francesco Bagnaia clinched his third pole position of the 2025 season at the Malaysian MotoGP, the second time this year, advancing through Q1. Several strong riders, including Luca Marini, Fermin Aldeguer, Raul Fernandez, and Marco Bezzecchi, competed in the first session.
Aldeguer and Bagnaia proceeded to Q2. Although Marini posed a threat, yellow flags forced him to abandon his final lap. Aldeguer later crashed in the pits but fortunately, no one was injured.
Bagnaia, with a strong performance on one tire, secured pole position, followed by Alex Marquez. Ducati locked the front row with Franco Morbidelli in third. Quartararo finished fourth, and Pedro Acosta and Fermin Aldeguer completed the top six.
Marini and Bezzecchi, potential podium contenders, start from 13th and 14th after failing to advance from Q1.
