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Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi came out on top in the penultimate qualifying of the 2025 MotoGP season, securing pole for the Portuguese Grand Prix
Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao in the penultimate qualifying of the 2025 MotoGP season.
Despite a damp track in practice, the qualifying sessions were held in dry conditions, leading to a competitive battle for pole position.
Alex Marquez briefly held provisional pole but crashed out, allowing Bezzecchi to claim the top spot.
Marc Marquez, sidelined due to injury, clinched first place in the BMW M Award MotoGP qualifying championship standings.
Other notable performances included Fabio Quartararo and Pecco Bagnaia securing top grid positions, while Johann Zarco had a strong run in sixth place.
