MotoGP, Argentina Sprint LIVE: The Marquez brothers in control, Zarco 4th

Marc Marquez continues to make history in MotoGP. After his pole position in Buriram for the 2025 season opener, the eight-time world champion repeated the feat this weekend at Termas de Rio Hondo, securing pole position for the Argentine Grand Prix. With a record time of 1:36.917, Marquez smashed his own track record, once again confirming his dominance of the Argentine circuit. 

To Marquez, this pole position has a special significance. It is his sixth pole at Termas de Río Hondo, his 68th pole in MotoGP (overtaking his closest pursuer, Mick Doohan, by 10 points), and his 90th career pole, thus equaling the legendary Angel Nieto. For Ducati, this is the 106th pole in Top Class, further proof of the competitiveness of the Italian brand.

In the first line, Marquez will be accompanied by his brother Alex Marquez, who set an excellent second time just 0,246 seconds off pole on his Ducati GP 24 du Gresini Racing teamThe real surprise of this qualifying session is Johann zarco, which brings Honda back to the front row for the first time since Mugello 2023The Frenchman set the third time, 0,288 seconds behind Marquez, offering to Honda an unexpected and very encouraging result. A performance that stands out Pecco Bagnaia : " Johann Zarco does incredible things ».

Exactly, Pecco Bagnaia, after a difficult day on Friday, managed to recover by finishing fourth. The three-time world champion set a time of 1'37.268, paying 0,351 seconds to his teammate MarquezBagnaia lost time in sectors 3 and 4, but his performance allowed him to open the second row.

By his side, Peter Acosta on KTM Factory et Fabio di Giannantonio on the Ducati GP 25 of the VR46 Racing Team complete the second line. By Giannantonio, on a motorcycle identical to that of bagnaia et Marquez, has shown its potential once again.

Pecco Bagnaia: “ Johann Zarco does incredible things in Argentina »

fabio quartararo achieved a solid performance by qualifying his Yamaha in seventh place, 0,430 seconds from pole. The Frenchman was ahead Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia), which lost five positions compared to prequalifications but continues to progress.

The fourth line is composed of Joan mir (Honda HRC), Brad Binder (KTM Factory) and alex rins (Yamaha Factory). All other riders, including Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha), failed to make it past Q1.

The qualifying session was particularly difficult for some drivers. Luca marini, on the second Honda HRC, finished 16th, while Miguel Oliveira (Yamaha Pramac) and Raul Fernandez (Aprilia TrackHouse) also struggled to find the rhythm.

The rookies Fermin Aldeguer (Ducati Gresini) and Ai Ogura (Aprilia Trackhouse) finished 14th and 15th respectively, showing that they still have work to do to adapt to the premier class. Finally, Lorenzo Savadori, the Aprilia test rider replacing the injured Jorge Martin, finished last, more than a second behind pole position.

With Marquez in pole position, a surprising front row and drivers like Bagnaia, Zarco et Quarterly Determined to return, the race promises to be exciting. What will this Sprint have in store for us? MotoGP in Termas de Rio Hondo? Before you know it, here is the table that summarizes the facts known so far.

MotoGP™ Argentina, Termas de Rio Hondo	2023	2025
FP1	1'39.207 Maverick Vinales (See here)	1'38.937 Marc Marquez (See here)
Practice	1'38.518 Aleix Espargaró (See here)	1'37.295 Marc Marquez (See here)
FP2	1'41.029 Pecco Bagnaia (See here)	1'37.795 Alex Marquez (See here)
Q1	1'47.317 Alex Marquez (See here)	1'37.312 Franco Morbidelli (See here)
Q2	1'43.881 Alex Marquez (See here)	1'36.917 Marc Marquez (See here)
Sprint	(See here)B. Binder, Bezzecchi, Marini (See here)	MMarquez, AMarquez, Bagnaia
Warm Up	1'45.354 Marco Bezzecchi (See here)	(See here)
Course	Bezzecchi, Zarco, A. Marquez (See here)	(See here)
All time lap record	1'37.683 Marc Márquez 2014	1'36.917 Marc Marquez (See here)

Starting grid: 

 

It's time for the Sprint race as the drivers prepare in the pits!!!

Zarco has shone since the beginning of the weekend, he will start from the 1st row... in 3rd position!!!! A possible victory??? We believe it!!!

And what about MM93….

Miller is also ready..

Setting up the starting grid...a few drops of rain are starting to appear...

What do you think of this man? He could create a surprise given his speed since Friday. Another contender for victory.

Drivers will have 12 laps to complete

20° in the air and 27° on the track..

Warming round…

It's off and it's MMarquez who takes the lead ahead of his younger brother and Bagnaia, Quartararo 4th, Zarco, 6th

Binder Falls

1st top 10: MMarquez, AMarquez, Bagnaia, Acosta, Quartararo, Zarco, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, Mir and Morbidelli.

MMarquez, the leader, is unable to break away from his brother who is hot on his heels. Behind, Zarco has passed Quartararo, they are now 5th and 6th...

Quartararo is under threat from Di Giannantonio and Bezzecchi…

Oliveira Falls.

Di Giannantonio goes on the offensive and takes 6th position to the detriment of Quartararo…

Aldeguer fall… the motorcycle smokes…

And meanwhile Zarco unrolls and attacks Acosta, he passes and thus takes 4th position.

There are 5 rounds left, the top5 consists of MMarquez, AMarquez, Bagnaia, Zarco and Di Giannantonio..

Little by little, MMarquez is taking the lead: 0.465s separate him from his younger brother...

3 laps to cover…..the gap between the Marquez brothers grows…0.721s.. Bagnaia, Zarco, Dio Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, Morbidelli, Mir, Acosta and Quartarao complete this top10

Zarco is the fastest Honda rider… 4th! He's lapping the times at Bagnaia.

Last round….

Victory for MMarquez ahead of AMarquez and Bagnaia, Zarco 4th

What a brave beast this Ducati is….said his pilot….a close relationship!! MMarquez congratulates his mount..

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