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Live lap-by-lap text coverage of the 2025 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix
The 2025 Catalan Grand Prix ends with a 24-lap race on Sunday, September 7. Alex Marquez secures pole position for just the second time by setting a new lap record in qualifying. Despite his strong race pace, he crashed while leading the sprint, gifting Marc Marquez his 14th sprint win. Marc is now positioned above the points threshold to contend for the 2025 world title next week at Misano, with a 187-point lead over Alex. Fabio Quartararo will start second on the grid for Yamaha, while the KTMs are expected to pose a significant challenge in the race. Pecco Bagnaia faces a tough task starting from 21st on the grid, and penalties await riders like Franco Morbidelli, Fermin Aldeguer, and Lorenzo Savadori. Additionally, Joan Mir has been demoted three places on the grid. The race is set to begin at 1pm BST with a total of 24 laps.
