Márquez takes to the skies during free practice on Friday at the Aragon Grand Prix
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Spanish sensation Marc Márquez (Ducati), currently leading the MotoGP pack, blazed the track during the Aragón Grand Prix practice sessions, setting a blistering time of 1:46.397 – two seconds faster than his brother Alex! Boasting an incredible pace, Marc seemingly has MotorLand Aragón all sewn up. Meanwhile, Maverick Viñales (KTM) and Joan Mir (Honda) battled it out for third place, with Viñales gaining the upper hand by five tenths.
However, the motorcycling world is buzzing about the absence of reigning champion Jorge Martín, who's been sidelined due to injury and, surprisingly, has decided to call it quits with Aprilia next season. Martín set a scorching pace in FP1, leading the pack by nearly a second, only to relinquish the lead shortly after.
In Moto2, Spain's very own Manu González (Kalex) ruled the day with an impressive time of 1:50.548, while fans get excited as five fresh Spanish talents battled it out for a chance to secure a spot in Q2: Dani Holgado, Marcos Ramírez, Aron Canet, Albert Arenas, and Dani Muñoz.
The Moto3 race saw José Antonio Rueda (KTM), the category leader, continuing to showcase his dominance, topping the charts with a time of 1:57.338. The young Spaniard remained the class act in Alcañiz, with David Muñoz securing second place. Championship runner-up Ángel Piqueras finished eighth, while Vicente Pérez, Máximo Quiles, and Marcos Uriarte will all fight it out in the Q1 races.
Things are heating up for Spanish riders in Aragón, with Márquez, González, and Rueda leading the charge in their respective categories. Keep an eye on these talented Spanish riders as they aim to make their mark on the 2025 Aragón Grand Prix!
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the 2025 Aragón Grand Prix as Spanish riders, Marc Márquez in MotoGP, Manu González in Moto2, and José Antonio Rueda in Moto3, show impressive performances and aim to secure victories in their respective categories. The absence of reigning champion Jorge Martín, who decided to retire from Aprilia next season, has definitely left a void in the motorcycling world.
