MotoGP, Sportrik Media - Fabio Quartararo secured his fifth pole position of the season during the 2025 Australian MotoGP qualifying at Phillip Island, round 19 of 22. The Monster Yamaha rider set a blistering lap time of 1:26.465, edging out Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia and home favorite Jack Miller. Below is a detailed recap of the qualifying results and key moments.
Qualifying Results and Rider Performances
The qualifying session at Phillip Island was packed with drama. Fabio Quartararo, initially in tenth, delivered a stunning final lap to claim pole with a time of 1:26.465. Marco Bezzecchi, who led for much of the session, settled for second, just 0.031 seconds behind. Jack Miller, riding for Pramac Yamaha, secured third, 0.243 seconds off Quartararo’s pace, completing a strong front row for Yamaha.
The second row features Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse Aprilia, Pedro Acosta from Red Bull KTM, and Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Ducati. Despite crashing twice, Alex Marquez was the top Ducati rider.
Here are the full qualifying results:
| No | Rider | Team | Time/Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Quartararo | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | 1'26.465s |
| 2 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP25) | +0.031s |
| 3 | Jack Miller | Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +0.243s |
| 4 | Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP25) | +0.386s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +0.409s |
| 6 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24) | +0.455s |
| 7 | Fermin Aldeguer | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24) | +0.530s |
| 8 | Pol Espargaro | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) | +0.530s |
| 9 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) | +0.630s |
| 10 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25) | +0.651s |
| 11 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo (GP25) | +0.820s |
| 12 | Alex Rins | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +1.026s |
| 13 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | 1'27.109s |
| 14 | Joan Mir | Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) | 1'27.280s |
| 15 | Johann Zarco | Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) | 1'27.392s |
| 16 | Miguel Oliveira | Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) | 1'27.726s |
| 17 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP24) | 1'27.789s |
| 18 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP25) | 1'27.817s |
| 19 | Lorenzo Savadori | Aprilia Factory (RS-GP25) | 1'28.156s |
| 20 | Enea Bastianini | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) | 1'28.211s |
| 21 | Somkiat Chantra | Idemitsu Honda LCR (RC213V) | 1'28.273s |
| 22 | Michele Pirro | Ducati Test Rider (GP25) | 1'28.451s |
Session Dynamics and Incidents
The session saw several notable incidents. Brad Binder of Red Bull KTM is under investigation by FIM Stewards for two separate incidents: contact with Lorenzo Savadori and obstructing Johann Zarco. A verdict is pending. Meanwhile, Bezzecchi faces a double long lap penalty in Sunday’s race due to a prior incident with Marc Marquez at Mandalika.
The absence of key riders like Marquez, Jorge Martin, and Maverick Vinales due to injuries added intrigue to the session. They were replaced by Michele Pirro, Lorenzo Savadori, and Pol Espargaro.
With Quartararo and Miller on the front row, Yamaha appears strong at Phillip Island. However, Bezzecchi, Fernandez, and Acosta are expected to challenge fiercely in the 13-lap sprint race starting at 3:00 PM local time. The absence of top riders like Marquez and Martin opens opportunities for emerging talents, including rookies Fermin Aldeguer and Ai Ogura.
Sportrik’s in-depth analysis suggests that tire management and consistency will be critical on this technical circuit, especially given Phillip Island’s unpredictable weather. The race promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2025 MotoGP season’s closing stages.
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