Marc Marquez Leads Ducati-Quintet
- Austin, Texas (March 28, 2025) — Marc Marquez, piloting a Ducati, secured the fastest time in Friday's MotoGP practice session at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
- Marquez led a Ducati quintet after taking the lead on a drying track.
- The morning's frist practice session (FT1) was held on a entirely wet track, with franco Morbidelli (VR46-Ducati) setting the pace with a lap of 2 minutes, 12.531 seconds.
Marc Marquez Tops MotoGP Practice in Austin
Table of Contents
- Marc Marquez Tops MotoGP Practice in Austin
- Marc Marquez Dominates Friday Practice at the Austin MotoGP
- Introduction
- Who was the fastest rider in Friday’s MotoGP practice session in Austin?
- What were the track conditions like during the practice session?
- How did the track conditions affect the choice of tires?
- Who was the first rider to switch to slick tires?
- How did Marc Marquez perform during the session?
- Which other riders secured a spot in Q2?
- What were the primary factors influencing lap times during the session?
- Provisional Q2 Qualifiers:
Austin, Texas (March 28, 2025) — Marc Marquez, piloting a Ducati, secured the fastest time in Friday’s MotoGP practice session at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Marquez led a Ducati quintet after taking the lead on a drying track. Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia barely made it into the top 10.
The morning’s frist practice session (FT1) was held on a entirely wet track, with franco Morbidelli (VR46-Ducati) setting the pace with a lap of 2 minutes, 12.531 seconds. As the Moto2 session progressed, some dry patches began to appear. Conditions were challenging at the start of the MotoGP’s one-hour practice. Riders initially used rain tires due to the damp conditions.
Even though the track was considerably drier than in FT1, lap times were initially slower. After 15 minutes,Alex Marquez (Gresini-Ducati) led with a lap of 2 minutes,13.384 seconds. His brother, Marc Marquez, followed closely behind, just 0.027 seconds adrift.
Miller first to Switch to Slicks
After about 20 minutes, Jack Miller (Pramac-Yamaha) was the first rider to venture out on slick tires. The Australian immediately jumped to the top of the leaderboard.It quickly became apparent to the rest of the field that dry tires were the faster option. Shortly before the halfway point, the othre riders switched to slicks.
Improvements aplenty so far! And into the 2:12s we go with @jackmilleraus ⏱️#AmericasGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5im3VLzSJs
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 28, 2025
As the ideal racing line continued to dry, lap times improved every minute. The order changed frequently, setting the stage for a showdown to determine who would advance directly to Q2 (the second qualifying round).
Oh no @JohannZarco1! A late crash that cost him dearly 😫#AmericasGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/CbJ1pLvdjj
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 28, 2025
With 10 minutes remaining, jack Miller set a time of 2 minutes, 05.115 seconds. Marc Marquez then moved to the top with a time of 2 minutes, 04.220 seconds, five minutes before the end of the session. A crash by Johann Zarco (LCR-Honda) brought out yellow flags with three minutes left, perhaps hindering Zarco’s chances of a direct Q2 spot.
Ducati Dominance: Top Five
Once the track was clear, the lap times tumbled again.Marquez improved his best time to 2 minutes, 03.469 seconds with two minutes remaining. On the following lap, he further improved to 2 minutes, 02.929 seconds before returning to the pits.
Nearly a second clear of the pack! Just @marcmarquez93 riding comfortably🔥#AmericasGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nVLxtiOTQE
— MotoGP™🏁 (@motogp) March 28, 2025
Fabio di Giannantonio (VR46-Ducati) was second fastest, more than seven-tenths of a second behind. VR46 teammate Franco Morbidelli moved into third place on his final attempt. The two Gresini Ducatis of Alex Marquez and rookie Fermin Aldeguer finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Miller Leads Non-Ducati Riders
Jack Miller was the fastest non-Ducati rider, qualifying directly for Q2 in sixth place. Pedro Acosta (KTM), Maverick Vinales (Tech-3-KTM), Joan Mir (Honda), and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) also secured direct passage to Q2. Bagnaia narrowly avoided being relegated to Q1.
Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) was just one-tenth of a second slower and missed out on a direct Q2 spot, finishing 11th. He will compete in Q1 along with Brad Binder (KTM), Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia), Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia), and Alex Rins (Yamaha).
Provisional Q2 Qualifiers:
- marc Marquez (Ducati)
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46-Ducati)
- Franco Morbidelli (VR46-Ducati)
- alex marquez (Gresini-Ducati)
- Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini-Ducati)
- Jack Miller (Pramac-Yamaha)
- Pedro Acosta (KTM)
- Maverick Vinales (Tech3-KTM)
- Joan Mir (Honda)
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)
Marc Marquez Dominates Friday Practice at the Austin MotoGP
Introduction
On March 28, 2025, the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, played host to an electrifying motogp practice session. The session was dominated by none othre than Marc Marquez, who showcased his prowess aboard a Ducati. This article delves into the details of the practice, providing a complete overview of the key moments and results.
Who was the fastest rider in Friday’s MotoGP practice session in Austin?
Marc Marquez, riding a Ducati, topped the timesheets in Friday’s MotoGP practice session in Austin.
What were the track conditions like during the practice session?
The morning’s first practice session (FT1) was held on a fully wet track. As the Moto2 session progressed, some dry patches began to emerge. Conditions were challenging at the start of the motogp one-hour practice, with riders initially using rain tires.
How did the track conditions affect the choice of tires?
Riders initially used rain tires due to the damp conditions.as the track started to dry, the ideal racing line improved, and the order frequently changed. Jack Miller was the first to switch to slick tires.
Who was the first rider to switch to slick tires?
Jack Miller of Pramac-Yamaha was the first rider to switch to slick tires, about 20 minutes into the session.
How did Marc Marquez perform during the session?
Marc Marquez took the lead on a drying track, eventually setting the fastest time of 2 minutes, 02.929 seconds. He improved his best time, further solidifying his dominance.
Which other riders secured a spot in Q2?
The following riders secured a direct passage to Q2:
Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46-Ducati)
Franco Morbidelli (VR46-Ducati)
Alex Marquez (Gresini-ducati)
Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini-Ducati)
Jack Miller (Pramac-Yamaha)
Pedro Acosta (KTM)
Maverick Vinales (Tech-3-KTM)
Joan Mir (Honda)
* Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)
What were the primary factors influencing lap times during the session?
The primary factor influencing lap times was the track’s drying conditions. As the ideal racing line became drier, lap times improved significantly, leading to changes in the leaderboard.
Provisional Q2 Qualifiers:
Here’s a summary of the riders who qualified for Q2:
| Position | Rider | Bike |
| :——- | :—————– | :————— |
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati |
| 2 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | VR46-Ducati |
| 3 | Franco Morbidelli | VR46-Ducati |
| 4 | Alex Marquez | Gresini-Ducati |
| 5 | Fermin Aldeguer | Gresini-ducati |
| 6 | Jack Miller | Pramac-Yamaha |
| 7 | Pedro Acosta | KTM |
| 8 | Maverick Vinales | Tech-3-KTM |
| 9 | Joan Mir | Honda |
| 10 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati |