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2025 Austrian MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi takes surprise pole as Marc Marquez crashes
Marco Bezzecchi secured his first pole position as an Aprilia MotoGP rider in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session, coming from Q1. Marc Marquez finished fourth after a crash during the race. Aprilia faced challenges on Friday at the Red Bull Ring, with both factory riders struggling in Practice. Bezzecchi’s pole position was his first since the 2023 Indian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Alex Marquez. The top three qualifiers were Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez, and Pecco Bagnaia, with Marc Marquez crashing near the end of the session. The dramatic qualifying session saw several riders, including Pedro Acosta and Johann Zarco, facing challenges and crashes, setting the stage for an exciting race day at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.
