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Bezzecchi Storms to Pole at 2025 MotoGP Indonesia, Marquez Struggles
5 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Marco Bezzecchi claims pole position
- Rookie Fermin Aldeguer secures front row start
- Marc Marquez has worst qualifying of 2025 season
On October 5th, 2025, the MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia witnessed a thrilling qualifying session that saw Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) emerge as the polesitter for the main race on Sunday.
Bezzecchi, who has been dominant in recent races, continued his impressive form by setting the fastest time in qualifying, breaking the all-time lap record at the Mandalika Circuit. The Italian rider will be joined on the front row by rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), both of whom put in strong performances to secure their best grid positions of the season.
In contrast, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) endured a disappointing qualifying session, finishing in P9, his worst result of the 2025 campaign. Marquez's teammate, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), also struggled, qualifying in P16.
The qualifying session was marked by several notable incidents, including a fast crash for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and a late fall for Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) that cost him a spot on the second row. Despite these setbacks, the grid for the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia promises an exciting and unpredictable race on Sunday.