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2025 Aragon MotoGP, Motorland – Practice Results
Mark Marquez secured the top spot in the 2025 Aragon MotoGP practice session, riding for Ducati Lenovo (GP25) with a lap time of 1:46.397. He was followed closely by his brother Alex Marquez, who races for BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24), finishing just 0.204 seconds behind. Maverick Vinales of Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) came in third with a time gap of +0.556 seconds, tied with Joan Mir on Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V). Pedro Acosta from Red Bull KTM (RC16) and Johann Zarco of Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) completed the top six. Rookie riders, indicated by an asterisk, include Fermin Aldegar, adapting quickly to the Gresini Ducati bike. Other notable competitors include Blood Binder (Red Bull KTM), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo), and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina VR46 Ducati).
Mark Marquez, who holds the official Aragon MotoGP record for the best lap at 1:45.801 (2024), showed dominance throughout the day, completing the seven-lap afternoon session with a strategic choice of medium compound tires. KTM riders experimented with softer rear tires for sprint preparation, with Marquez impressively beating rivals on this setup by nearly half a second.
The competition also saw challenges, notably for Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo, who experienced repeated mechanical issues that forced him to enter Qualifying 1 on Saturday. His frustration was evident as he struggled to keep pace and maintain consistency.
In the first practice session, Marquez again topped the leaderboard, clocking 1:46.974, nearly a full second ahead of his brother Alex and Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi. The session also featured solid performances from Alex Rins, Maverick Vinales, and Pedro Acosta. Some top contenders, including Joan Mir and rookie Fermin Aldegar, had minor off-track incidents but stayed competitive within the top 10.
The race weekend is shaping up as a thrilling battle with Marquez aiming to continue his winning streak at Aragon, while other riders like Bezzecchi and Quartararo fight to close the gap. Notable absences include Luca Marini, sidelined due to injury, and rookie Ai Ogura, who is recovering from previous crashes. Wild card entries and replacements, such as Augusto Fernandez, add additional excitement to the lineup.
Official Aragon MotoGP Records:
- Best Lap: Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1:45.801 (2024)
- Fastest Race Lap: Luca Marini, Ducati, 1:47.795 (2022)
The 2025 season’s first official test will be held in Jerez on Monday, promising more developments and intense competition.
Fan Take:
Mark Marquez’s commanding early performance at Aragon signals that the 2025 MotoGP season could revolve around his pursuit of continued dominance, making it an exhilarating watch for racing fans. The ongoing battle between riders and manufacturers at this iconic track highlights the sport’s thrilling mix of speed, strategy, and emerging talent, promising an electrifying season ahead.
