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This past Saturday, Fabio Quartararo dazzled the audience at the Bugatti Circuit by securing the coveted pole position for the French MotoGP Grand Prix. In front of a wildly enthusiastic crowd, the Nice native delivered a phenomenal lap time of 1’29″324, setting a new track record and denying Marc Márquez a triumphant return to the front row. “It was incredible! I had been feeling good since the free practices, but I didn’t expect such a time. To perform in front of the French crowd is truly magical,” Quartararo expressed, visibly touched by the moment.
A Nail-Biting Q1 for Zarco
Before Quartararo’s stunning performance, local hero Johann Zarco experienced a tumultuous Q1 session. Struggling since the beginning of the weekend, the LCR Honda rider had to fight through to make it into Q2. Following a red flag due to a crash by Ai Ogura, Zarco remained composed, clocking a crucial time of 1’30″399. Despite a challenging end to the session, he persevered and secured his place in Q2. “I had to wrestle with the bike; it wasn’t easy at all. But I’m delighted to offer this to the fans,” he shared.
An Epic Showdown Between Quartararo and Márquez
During Q2, Marc Márquez made his mark with an impressive lap of 1’29″442, setting a new record—though only for a brief period. Energized by the euphoric crowd, Quartararo pushed hard in his final lap, gaining almost five-tenths in the last sector. As he crossed the finish line under the checkered flag, the crowd erupted in unison. Márquez, who was closely trailing, couldn’t respond in time, admitting, “Fabio was phenomenal. He deserves this pole. I tried, but he outperformed me fair and square,” said the Ducati rider.
Exciting Front Row for the Grand Prix
Fabio Quartararo will lead the pack, flanked by the Márquez brothers, Álex and Marc. Notably, rookie Fermín Aldeguer claimed a remarkable fourth position, while reigning champion Bagnaia will start from fifth place. Zarco managed to qualify in 11th, despite an uphill battle during the sessions. With the race day approaching, France is buzzing with hopes of a home victory. With an electrified Quartararo ready to unleash his full potential, the possibility of triumph has never seemed so tangible.
In Summary
Fabio Quartararo not only set a remarkable pole position at Le Mans with a time of 1’29″324, but he also outshone Marc Márquez in a high-stakes duel. Meanwhile, Zarco managed to squeeze into Q2 after a tense session. On Sunday, Quartararo will take the lead, fueled by an exuberant crowd, in what promises to be an exhilarating race.
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