Here’s the LIVE recap of the MotoGP Pre-Qualifying session at Jerez: fastest time for Alex Marquez despite a right wrist issue.
Everything’s set for Practice at Jerez: after today’s FP1 led by Alex Marquez, it’s time to hit the track for the MotoGP Pre-Qualifying session, valid for the fifth round of the 2025 World Championship in Spain.
LIVE MotoGP Pre-Qualifying at Jerez: The Action Unfolds
16:15 – Pre-Qualifying ends! Here are the final results – the top 10 move on to Q2.
16:14 – Huge save from Marc Marquez! He loses eight tenths but manages to hold onto his Ducati.
16:12 – But Alex Marquez takes it! Despite the pain, the number 73 sets the fastest time! Mir crashes late – many riders going down at Turn 6!
16:11 – Ogura also crashes but gets back on the bike. Yellow flags all around!
16:09 – BAGNAIA! Fastest time for Ducati #63 : 1:36.094 for the rider from Chivasso! Meanwhile, Jack Miller and Raul Fernandez crash.
16:05 – With five minutes to go, here’s how things stand:
15:59 – Crash for Fabio Quartararo! The current session leader goes down in Sector 4.
15:54 – Update on Alex Marquez’s condition: “He’s feeling pain in his right wrist, but he’ll head back on track soon. For now, he hasn’t gone to the medical center.”
15:46 – From reporter Sandro Donato Grosso: “It’s unclear whether the pain is in his arm or hand. He’ll try to put in at least one solid lap. For now, he’s still in the motorhome.” Meanwhile, Binder crashes.
15:43 – Half an hour left: Quartararo still leads, followed by Bagnaia, M. Marquez, and Acosta.
15:38 – Bagnaia rebounds: #63 moves up to 2nd with a 1:37.0.
15:37 – Standings with 36 minutes left:
15:36 – Bagnaia currently in 10th – the Italian rider on the edge.
15:29 – Fabio Quartararo leads the session so far with a 1:37.071. Marc and Alex Marquez follow.
15:23 – GREEN FLAG! The session resumes.
15:17 – Still red flag. Clock stopped at 51:35.
15:13 – Alex heads back to the motorhome, frequently checking and touching his right hand – the injury appears to be localized there. Possibly a severe bruise from the fall.
15:11 – Alex Marquez seems partially recovered after the crash. Marshals are fixing the deflated airfence.
15:09 – RED FLAG! Marquez appears to be in significant pain. The Gresini rider crashed while following his brother, losing the front on corner entry.
15:08 – First MAJOR INCIDENT! Crash for Alex Marquez at Turn 5 – the Spaniard goes down and appears hurt.
15:07 – Early times coming in:
15:05 – Full grid already out on track – here’s the live timing feed.
15:00 – GREEN LIGHT! MotoGP Practice is underway!
