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Alex Marquez led Pecco Bagnaia in second practice at the penultimate round of the 2025 MotoGP season
Alex Marquez led Pecco Bagnaia in the second practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao, the penultimate round of the 2025 MotoGP season. Marquez, without his injured brother Marc, dominated with a Friday clean sweep, showcasing his prowess at the Portimao circuit. Despite Marquez’s domination, Bagnaia surged in the afternoon, securing second place with a last-second lap. Pedro Acosta impressed in third, followed by Marco Bezzecchi and the Honda pair of Joan Mir and Johann Zarco. Several riders, including Nicolo Bulega and Miguel Oliveira, faced difficulties, while Luca Marini and Franco Morbidelli missed out on Q2 spots. Raul Fernandez overcame a crash earlier in the day, and Espargaro shone with Quartararo’s guidance during a strong performance.
