P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez claimed pole position at the Chang International Circuit for the 2025 MotoGP season opener.
The eight-time champion had an exceptional start with the Bologna marque in the latest chapter, setting an unbeatable lap time of 1.28.782s to lead the session. His brother Alex Marquez followed closely in second place, showcasing their dominance from testing to the race weekend. Francesco Bagnaia settled for third, despite faster laps in the previous year, after a challenging Q1 entry. Jack Miller secured fourth place with a remarkable lap, benefiting from Bagnaia’s tow. The impressive performances of debutant Ai Ogura and the strong showing from Trackhouse Racing continued with a fifth-place finish. The grid saw competitive lap times from riders like Pedros Acosta and Marco Bezzecchi, despite last-minute chaos on the track. Fabio Quartararo and the Yamaha team wrapped up the top ten positions, highlighting the intense competition in the 2025 MotoGP season opener.
