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  Rain became the main protagonist of qualifying for the German Grand Prix and Marc Marquez once again proved why he is the king of Sachsenring. The eight-time winner of the German Grand Prix handled the treacherous conditions with masterful precision and secured his 73rd pole position of his career, although he was nearly prevented by a surprisingly fast Johann Zarco on Honda. Battle in the Rain: Marquez vs. Zarco The wet qualifying brought an unexpected battle between factory Ducati and Honda. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) claimed his 73rd pole position in his MotoGP career. Despite several dangerous moments, he dominated most of the qualifying session and responded to Zarco's challenge with a final lap that was 0.151 seconds faster. "I had to calm myself down," admitted Márquez, who gestured to himself for calm during qualifying. Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) surprisingly advanced from Q1 as the fastest rider. On medium wet rear tires, he pushed Márquez ...

  April 27, 2025 Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto, Spain The European leg of the MotoGP season kicks off this Sunday with the legendary race at the Jerez circuit. Championship leader Marc Marquez returns to his native Spain, where he will look to confirm his dominance, while reigning champion Jorge Martin will be absent from the start following a horrific accident in Qatar. The situation ahead of the fifth race of the season is filled with dramatic storylines. Marc Marquez leads the championship with three victories from the four races held so far. His main rival Jorge Martin, the reigning champion, was only released from the hospital this week after a terrifying crash in Qatar and will miss his home race, which is a significant blow for Spanish fans. "Jerez is always special. When you hear your name being chanted in every corner, it gives you extra energy," says Marquez, who could extend his lead in the championship even further. In qualifying, Fabio Quartararo on Yamah...