MotoGP 2025 Czech GP Qualifying: A Morning of High Stakes
MotoGP 2025 Czech GP Qualifying delivered a rollercoaster of surprises at Brno as Francesco Bagnaia took pole after climbing out of Q1, while a last-lap crash from Marc Marquez shook up the front row.
Bagnaia, riding for the Ducati Lenovo Team, earned his first pole of the 2025 season. He will be joined on the front row by teammate Marc Marquez and Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo.
Q1: Bagnaia and Raul Fernandez Make the Cut
The day began with intense action in Q1, where Pecco Bagnaia had to claw his way back into contention after a sluggish first stint. A 1:52.715 lap helped him top the session, with Raul Fernandez following closely behind to grab the second Q2 spot.
Fabio Di Giannantonio looked strong but narrowly missed the cut, while Pol Espargaro, standing in for Viñales, briefly occupied P2 before being pushed out.
Read MotoGP Brno 2025 Sprint Coverage
Q2: Drama as Marc Marquez Crashes, Bagnaia Strikes
Q2 began with Marc Marquez posting the first benchmark at 1:52.522. Quartararo slotted into P2 early, while Bagnaia held back for one final charge.
With five minutes remaining, Bagnaia delivered a blistering lap to seize provisional pole. As the clock ticked down, Marquez was on pace to reclaim the top spot until disaster struck. A high-speed crash at Turn 13 ended his session and handed pole to his teammate.
Adding to the chaos, Johann Zarco had also crashed at the same corner moments earlier, affecting the final laps for many riders.
MotoGP 2025 Czech GP Qualifying: Full Grid Lineup
Here’s the starting order for Sunday’s main event:
Front Row:
1. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo)
2. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo)
3. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Yamaha)
Row 2:
4. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing)
5. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol)
6. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse)
Row 3:
7. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM)
8. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini)
9. Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR)
Row 4:
10. Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha)
11. Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
12. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing)
What’s Next: Brno Sprint Awaits
With Bagnaia on pole, the grid is perfectly poised for fireworks in the Brno Tissot Sprint. Will Marquez bounce back from his qualifying crash? Can Quartararo hold his own against Ducati dominance? Tune in later for Brno Sprint.
Don’t miss our Sprint Recap of the Czech GP
FAQ – MotoGP 2025 Czech GP Qualifying
Who took pole in MotoGP 2025 Czech GP Qualifying?
Francesco Bagnaia earned pole after advancing from Q1 and delivering a 1:52.715 lap in Q2.
Why did Marc Marquez not start on pole?
Marquez crashed at Turn 13 on his final flying lap, losing a near-certain pole.
Who is starting in third?
Fabio Quartararo claimed the final front-row spot.
When is the Czech GP Tissot Sprint?
The Sprint will take place at 15:00 local time on Saturday in Brno.
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