Aragon Track Record Broken
Marco Bezzecchi sets a new Aragon track record during Friday practice session.
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Bezzecchi set a new Aragon track record in FP1 with a 1:45.455 lap, beating the Marquez brothers by slim margins as the top three finished within 0.038 seconds.
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Aldeguer posted a late lap of 1:45.909 to jump into the front-running times, underscoring a strong pace for Ducati/Gresini.
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Alex Marquez finished second, just 0.010 seconds behind Bezzecchi, with the top three riders separated by about 0.038 seconds by the end of the session.
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Johann Zarco returned from injury and secured a top-10, becoming the only Honda rider in the Ducati/Aprilia-dominated top group and earning Q2 contention.
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Pecco Bagnaia was the sole Desmosedici rider outside the top 10, failing to post a Q2-worthy time as he struggled late in the session.
Marco Bezzecchi shattered the Aragon track record on Friday, clocking 1:45.455 to claim the top spot in practice. Roadracing World reported the Italian rider's blistering lap on his Aprilia, edging out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez by razor-thin margins. The top three finished within just 0.038 seconds, making for one of the tightest Friday sessions in MotoGP history.
Bezzecchi's record-breaking pace signals a strong challenge to the established order at MotorLand Aragón. RFI noted that Alex Marquez finished second, just 0.010 seconds behind, while Fermin Aldeguer posted a late 1:45.909 to threaten the frontrunners. Meanwhile, reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia struggled, failing to crack the top 10 and missing out on direct Q2 qualification.
Bezzecchi Shatters Aragon Record by Fractions
Bezzecchi's 1:45.455 demolished the previous track mark at MotorLand. Roadracing World reported he turned the lap on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with Michelin tires during Friday practice. The margin proved thin — Alex Marquez finished just 0.010 seconds back in second place. Marc Marquez, the reigning champion, rounded out the top three 0.028 seconds behind his brother.
The top-three separation of 0.038 seconds marked one of the closest Friday sessions ever recorded in the championship. France24 highlighted the historic tightness at the top. Bezzecchi said he was "feeling better physically," signaling confidence heading into Saturday's qualifying battles. The record lap came in an Aprilia-dominated session that challenged Ducati's usual Aragon dominance.
Ducati Struggles While Aprilia Surges Forward
Pecco Bagnaia, the defending champion on a factory Ducati, missed the top 10 entirely — a rare stumble at a track where Ducatis typically dominate. Quotidiano Sportivo noted his late-session struggles cost him direct Q2 access. Meanwhile, Fermin Aldeguer's Gresini Ducati posted a strong 1:45.909 to keep pace with the leaders. The session revealed Aprilia's strength and exposed cracks in Ducati's armor.
Johann Zarco's return from injury delivered an unexpected boost to the Honda effort. RFI reported the veteran secured a top-10 spot and direct Q2 entry — the only Honda rider in the Ducati-Aprilia-heavy front group. His performance showed depth in the field, though the day clearly belonged to the Italian manufacturer's rival Aprilia and its aggressive home-track assault.
Marquez Brothers Threaten Title Bid at Home
Marc and Alex Marquez filled two of the top three spots, with both brothers showing the pace to challenge for pole position and Sunday's podium. Alex's second-place 1:45.465 put him just 0.010 adrift of Bezzecchi. Marc, the reigning champion, posted 1:45.483 in third. Morning Chronicle emphasized how the Marquez siblings exploited their home advantage at MotorLand Aragón, a track where they traditionally excel.
The brothers' early form underscores their continued relevance in the championship hunt despite recent struggles. Both sit within striking distance of Bezzecchi ahead of Saturday's qualifying shootout. Their Spanish crowd support and years of success at Aragón create a formidable home-track advantage. The tight margins suggest Saturday's battle for pole will be one of the closest of the season.
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