The 2025 MotoGP got off to a flying start this Friday in Buriram, and Marc Marquez (Lenovo Ducati) made his mark on the first day of the Thailand Grand Prix. While he shone in FP1, his brother Alex (Gresini Racing) stole the best time from him at the end of the session, just 0,052 seconds behind. However, the Catalan rider remains satisfied, with his eyes already turned towards qualifying.
The first day of Thailand Grand Prix was full of emotions for Marc Marquez. The pilot Ducati, who is making his official debut with the official team, showed competitive pace and great control, even though his younger brother, Alex Marquez, stole the show by setting the best time of the day. Despite this, Marc is confident and satisfied with this start, already turning his attention to Saturday's qualifying.
Marc Marquez started the day strongly, winning the first free practice session (FP1) with an impressive time. However, in FP2, in the scorching heat, he had to give up first place to his brother Alex, who set a fast lap at the end of the session. Despite this slight disappointment, Marc remains positive: "In Aragon there was almost six tenths of a second between first and second, but the most important thing for me was to find the same feeling as in the tests. I was able to do it from the first lap. In the afternoon, with the heat, the balance of the bike changed a little, but we rectified it well for the time attack. I felt comfortable, and that's what counts. »
Marc Marquez: “ I think Pecco Bagnaia and I are the ones with the most rhythm »
If Marc was beaten by his brother Alex, he does not hide his pride: " When I saw that I was second and my brother was first, I was happy. 100%, It hurts a lot less than if it was someone else! » This sibling rivalry adds an emotional touch to the weekend, but Marc keeps his feet on the ground: " the important thing is to see the rhythms. I think Pecco Bagnaia and I are the ones with the most rhythm. My brother and Bezzecchi are also in the game, but we will see tomorrow »
Marc Marquez knows that qualifying will be decisive for the rest of the weekend. The goal is qualification, which was so important for me last year. You have to try to be on the front line, or at worst second., to do a good sprint and a good race. » After a 2024 season where qualifying was sometimes his weak point, Marc seems determined to reverse the trend from the start of this season.
One of the surprises of the day was the lackluster performance of Pecco Bagnaia, Marc's teammate, who finished 13th. Marc remains cautious, however: " In the afternoon he had a good pace. He was running in the 1'30s with worn tires, which is fast. I will analyze his telemetry to see what he does best and what I can improve.. Tomorrow, I expect to see it on the first line. He had no luck with the yellow flags. and the incident with Morbidelli, but that's part of the game »
With a solid pace and a bike that seems well suited to his needs, Marc Marquez is heading into the rest of the weekend with confidence. Saturday's qualifying round is shaping up to be crucial, and fans can expect an exciting duel between the brothers Marquez, as well as other favorites like bagnaia et Bezzecchi. One thing is certain: Marc Marquez is back, and he intends to score points in this first Grand Prix of the season.
MotoGP, Thailand D1: chronos
