Marc Marquez edged Johann Zarco in the first practice session of the 2025 Argentina MotoGP, with Pecco Bagnaia finishing in 16th place. Marquez’s time of 1m38.937s marked a strong return, while track conditions saw several changes in standings. The session concluded with competitive performances across various teams, despite Bagnaia’s struggles with grip.
In the opening practice session for the Argentina Grand Prix, Marc Marquez triumphed over Johann Zarco by a mere 0.026 seconds, while Pecco Bagnaia struggled to secure 16th place. The session commenced after a year’s absence of MotoGP due to governmental budgetary issues, and commenced under slightly damp conditions, allowing for the use of slick tires.
Marquez, who had achieved a pole position and won the opening Thai Grand Prix earlier this season, exhibited strong performance by clocking a best time of 1m38.937s, notably improving towards the end of the FP1 session. Zarco responded similarly, initially clocking a time of 1m40.887s before progressively enhancing his speed to achieve 1m38.963s, though it was insufficient to take the lead from Marquez.
Completing the top three, Alex Marquez was third with a time of 1m40.359s, followed by Franco Morbidelli in fourth and Marco Bezzecchi in fifth. In contrast, Bagnaia’s performance was hindered as he faced challenges with rear grip and concluded the session almost 1.351 seconds behind Marquez. He remained unchanged on his medium tire throughout the session.
The top rankings shifted frequently due to improving track conditions. After notable benchmarks set by Zarco and Bezzecchi, Marquez took over the lead with a 1m39.991s time and further improved to break into the 1m38s range with six minutes left in the session. Beyond the top five places, Luca Marini, Jack Miller, and Maverick Vinales also posted competitive times, concluding a rather eventful opening practice session in Argentina.
The opening practice session for the Argentina MotoGP showcased Marc Marquez’s dominant return, clinching the top spot ahead of Johann Zarco. Despite difficulties, Pecco Bagnaia’s performance was adversely affected as he finished 16th. As the session progressed, Marquez’s ability to adapt to track conditions highlighted his competitiveness, setting a promising scene for the rest of the Grand Prix weekend.
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