MotoGP, Spain J2: what time do qualifying and the Sprint take place this Saturday in Jerez?

Alex Marquez made a lasting impression during prequalifying for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. The Gresini Ducati (GP24) rider set a record time of 1'35.991, smashing Angel Nieto's track record, despite a crash at Turn 5 in the session where he lost the front end in the wake of his brother Marc. This mishap, which triggered a red flag for the crash pads to be repaired, didn't stop him: with 16 minutes remaining, he got back in the saddle to take provisional pole.

What an incredible scenario for Alex Marquez during the Spanish Grand Prix pre-qualifying ! The pilot Gresini Racing team experienced an emotional rollercoaster at the Jerez-Angel Nieto circuit. A dramatic crash, a quick comeback on the Ducati GP24 and a record lap time of 1'35.991, synonymous with first place and a resounding slap in the paddock.

It all started at turn 5, when he was in his brother's wheel. Marc MarquezThe front of the Desmosedici gives way, the Spaniard goes to the ground. Immediate red flag to repair the protections. But the youngest of the Marquez didn't give up: he got back on the bike 16 minutes from the end of the session, and set the perfect lap. The result: a new track record and a statement of strength heading into Q2.

« I knew I had the pace, I just had to keep everything in line… even after a fall! " he confided with a smile.

The two French women in Q2 of this Spanish Grand Prix

Behind him, Pecco Bagnaia, methodical as always, finished 0.103s behind on his official GP25, just ahead of a Franco Morbidelli found, third on the VR46 Racing Team Ducati. Marc Marquez, author of a balancing act to catch a potential fall at the end of the session, finished fourth, 0.267s behind his brother.

fabio quartararo completes the top 5 on the Yamaha M1, the first Japanese bike in the standings. The Frenchman crashed at the worst possible moment and was unable to improve after restarting on his second bike. The rookie's solid sixth position is worth noting. Fermin Aldeguer, always more impressive with the GP24 Gresini, in front Johann zarco, best driver Honda with the RC213V of the LCR team.

The top 10, synonymous with direct Q2, is completed by Peter Acosta (KTM), Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 GP25) and Joan mir (Honda Factory).

Aprilia is struggling, with no drivers in the Top 10: Marco Bezzecchi fails to finish in 12th place, ahead of Brad Binder. Further away, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales, Alex Rins, And Aprilia de Fernandez et Ogura stay out of the game.

As for the pilots in difficulty, Luca marini et Enea Bastianini could do nothing, finishing 18th and 19th. Augusto Fernandez (Oliveira's replacement) ranks 20th, whileAleix Espargaro (wild-card Honda) does better than Savadori et Chantra, respectively 22th and 23th.