In the 2025 Argentina MotoGP FP1, Marc Marquez topped the session, narrowly ahead of Johann Zarco by 0.026 seconds, while Pecco Bagnaia struggled to a distant 16th place. The practice session marked MotoGP’s return to Argentina after a year away due to budget cuts, with Marquez’s late surge solidifying his lead amid challenging track conditions.
The 2025 Argentina MotoGP commenced with Marc Marquez securing the top spot in the opening practice session, finishing just 0.026 seconds ahead of Johann Zarco. Pecco Bagnaia, the championship contender, struggled to achieve only the 16th position. After a year-long hiatus from the venue due to budget constraints, MotoGP returned to Termas de Rio Hondo, initiating the weekend with a 45-minute FP1 session despite residual dampness from overnight rain.
Marc Marquez resumed his success with a time of 1m38.937s, following his impressive double victory at the Thai GP. His late-session performance solidified his lead, marking his first outing in Argentina since 2019. Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli captured second and fourth, respectively, while Marco Bezzecchi rounded out the top five. Meanwhile, Bagnaia’s challenges continued as he fell behind, clocking in at 1.351 seconds slower than Marquez.
Throughout the session, the leaderboard saw significant changes as track conditions improved. Initially, Zarco set the fastest time at 1m40.887s on his Honda, followed by Bezzecchi and Marquez. As the session progressed, Marquez regained the lead with a series of strong laps, concluding with a lap time that remained unbeaten. Additionally, Luca Marini and Jack Miller both placed within the top ten, highlighting a diverse and competitive field.
Bagnaia struggled throughout the practice, citing a lack of rear grip and managing only 1m40.288s, while Ai Ogura led the rookie standings at 15th. For the session, Marquez and Bagnaia opted to maintain their medium tires without change, indicating confidence in their setup despite varying track conditions.
With the promising start from Marquez, the weekend for MotoGP looks to be engaging as competitors vie for the top positions ahead of the Grand Prix race.
The opening practice of the 2025 Argentina MotoGP showcased Marc Marquez’s dominance as he led with a narrow margin over Johann Zarco. Pecco Bagnaia faced difficulties, securing only the 16th spot, a challenging outcome early in the season. With improving track conditions and competitive dynamics displayed by other riders, the upcoming race promises to be exciting as the MotoGP season unfolds.
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