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Live text coverage of Friday practice from the 2025 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix
The 2025 campaign’s 15th round, the Catalan Grand Prix, marks MotoGP’s third visit to Spain this season, with Barcelona hosting this weekend’s action.
Marc Marquez, leading the championship with a substantial 175-point advantage, could clinch his seventh premier class title if he outpaces Alex Marquez by at least 10 points at Barcelona.
Although Barcelona is considered one of his weaker tracks, Marquez remains a formidable force, aiming to secure another victory on home soil and potentially seal the championship next week at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Alex Marquez, determined to bounce back from recent setbacks, showed promise during last year’s Barcelona test and will be looking to replicate that performance on his GP24.
Pecco Bagnaia, last year’s Barcelona winner, enters the weekend with renewed confidence after making progress with the setup of his Ducati at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Aprilia’s strong recent performances, particularly by Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin in Hungary, have positioned them as contenders to watch out for at the upcoming race in Barcelona.
