MotoGP 2025: Americas GP – Marquez on Pole, Bagnaia 6th
- Marc Marquez will start at the front of the grid in Texas, securing his third pole position of the year.
- Pedro Acosta will lead the second row in fourth place, followed by Franco morbidelli and Pecco Bagnaia.
- Luca Marini secured seventh place, making him the highest-placed Honda rider.
Marc Marquez claims pole Position at Americas Grand prix
Table of Contents
- Marc Marquez claims pole Position at Americas Grand prix
- Marc marquez Dominates Americas Grand Prix Qualifying, Securing Pole Position
- Key questions and Answers
- Who secured the pole position at the Americas Grand Prix?
- What was the time record at the track?
- Who else made it into the top three?
- Who is leading the second row on the grid?
- What about other notable positions?
- What is the race pace like for Marquez?
- What bikes are performing well?
- Which riders are struggling?
- what about rookies?
- When is the sprint race?
- Grid Overview
- Key questions and Answers
March 29, 2025
Marc Marquez will start at the front of the grid in Texas, securing his third pole position of the year. The Ducati rider clocked a time of 2:01.088, not breaking the track record of 2:00.864 set by Vinales last year.
Fabio Di Giannantonio will start second. Alex Marquez completes the front row, starting third.
Pedro Acosta will lead the second row in fourth place, followed by Franco morbidelli and Pecco Bagnaia. Bagnaia is 0.523 seconds behind Marquez.
Luca Marini secured seventh place, making him the highest-placed Honda rider. Marini achieved his first podium in Texas in 2023, finishing second.
The rest of the grid from eighth too twelfth consists of: Keep, Miller, Bines, Love and Aldeguer.
Marquez appears to have a strong race pace, consistently clocking times in the low 2:02 range. Alex Marquez and Mir are the closest competitors, but still a few tenths behind.
The sprint race is scheduled for 9 PM Italian time.
Additional Notes
- Top 10 Bikes: 5 Ducatis, 2 KTMs, 2 Hondas, and 1 Yamaha. No Aprilias in the top 10.
- Rookies: Aldeguer 12th, Ogura 18th, and Chantra 21st.
- Aprilia: Struggling this year,with Martin injured. Bezzecchi is 13th, Rookie Ogura 18th, R.fernandez 19th, and Savadori 22nd.
Marc marquez Dominates Americas Grand Prix Qualifying, Securing Pole Position
(Published march 29, 2025)
Key questions and Answers
Who secured the pole position at the Americas Grand Prix?
Marc Marquez claimed the pole position. This marks his third pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season. The Ducati rider posted a time of 2:01.088 in qualifying, setting him up too start at the front of the grid in texas.
What was the time record at the track?
The track record was 2:00.864, set last year by Vinales.
Who else made it into the top three?
Fabio Di Giannantonio will start second on the grid, followed by Alex Marquez, completing the front row.
Who is leading the second row on the grid?
Pedro Acosta will lead the second row in fourth place, followed by Franco Morbidelli and Pecco Bagnaia.
What about other notable positions?
Luca Marini secured seventh place and is the highest-placed Honda rider.
What is the race pace like for Marquez?
Marquez appears to have a strong race pace, consistently clocking times in the low 2:02 range. Alex Marquez and mir are the closest competitors, but still a few tenths behind.
What bikes are performing well?
Ducati bikes are showing strong performance, with five bikes in the top 10.There are also two KTMs, two Hondas, and one Yamaha in the top 10.
Which riders are struggling?
Aprilia is struggling this year, with Martin is injured.
what about rookies?
Rookies include Aldeguer in 12th,Ogura in 18th,and Chantra in 21st.
When is the sprint race?
The sprint race is scheduled for 9 PM Italian time.
Grid Overview
| Position | Rider | Bike |
| ——– | —————— | ————- |
| 1 | Marc Marquez | ducati |
| 2 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | |
| 3 | Alex Marquez | |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | |
| – | Pecco Bagnaia | |
| - | Luca Marini | Honda |