Marc Marquez continued his dominant form by securing pole position for the 2025 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix with a blistering 1m36.917s, breaking his own lap record at Termas de Rio Hondo. This marks Marquez’s second pole of the season, reinforcing his championship lead.
Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing) pushed hard to stay close to his brother, finishing 0.246 seconds behind to secure P2. Johann Zarco (CASTROL LCR Honda) stunned the paddock by claiming third, delivering Honda’s first front-row start since the 2023 Italian GP at Mugello.
2025 Argentina MotoGP – Q2 Results (Top 12)
| Position | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo | 1m36.917s |
| 2 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati | 1m37.163s |
| 3 | Johann Zarco | CASTROL LCR Honda | 1m37.205s |
| 4 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo | 1m37.268s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 1m37.274s |
| 6 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati | 1m37.346s |
| 7 | Fabio Quartararo | Prima Pramac Yamaha | 1m37.417s |
| 8 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati | 1m37.495s |
| 9 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 1m37.508s |
| 10 | Joan Mir | Honda HRC | 1m37.526s |
| 11 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 1m37.590s |
| 12 | Alex Rins | Prima Pramac Yamaha | 1m37.648s |
Key Highlights:
- Marc Marquez broke the 1m37s barrier, setting the first-ever 1m36 lap at Termas de Rio Hondo.
- Johann Zarco’s third-place finish gives Honda a much-needed boost, marking their first front-row start in two years.
- Francesco Bagnaia recovered from a difficult Friday to P4, while Pedro Acosta impressed again in P5.
- Fabio Di Giannantonio and Fabio Quartararo lead the charge for VR46 Ducati and Yamaha, placing sixth and seventh, respectively.
What’s Next:
With Marc Marquez on pole and his brother Alex just behind, the Sprint race promises a thrilling battle. Meanwhile, Zarco’s Honda resurgence adds extra intrigue to a competitive grid.
