MotoGP Catalan GP: Alex Marquez takes pole with new track record, Pecco Bagnaia 21st

Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi has emphasised that Francesco Bagnaia must take greater responsibility in turning his current MotoGP campaign around, making it clear that "he has to help us to help him".Tardozzi made that comment after Bagnaia reached another low point in practice for the Catalan Grand Prix on Friday, finishing 23rd and 21st in the two sessions.The double world champion's ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez takes first MotoGP pole in two years as Quartararo splits Marquez brothers at Catalunya

Follow final F1 practice and qualifying here from Monza

Follow F1 qualifying here from Monza

Alex Marquez smashed the Barcelona MotoGP lap record to claim pole position for the Catalan Grand Prix, as factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia struggled to 21st position.The final part of qualifying was a two-horse race between the younger Marquez and Yamaha star Fabio Quartararo, who had come through from Q1 to challenge for pole position.The pair traded the fastest times during the ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez smashed the Barcelona MotoGP track record to claim pole position for the Catalan Grand Prix, as factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia struggled to 21st position.The final part of qualifying was a two-horse race between the younger Marquez and Yamaha star Fabio Quartararo, who had come through from Q1 to challenge for pole position.The pair traded the fastest times during the ...Keep reading

The starting grid for the 2025 Catalan MotoGP

The starting grid for the 2025 Catalan MotoGP

Alex Marquez smashed the Barcelona MotoGP lap record to claim pole position for the Catalan Grand Prix, as factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia struggled to 21st position.The final part of qualifying was a two-horse race between the younger Marquez and Yamaha star Fabio Quartararo, who had come through from Q1 to challenge for pole position.The pair traded the fastest times during the ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez takes first pole of 2025 season in Catalan GP

Full Qualifying results for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the 2025 Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 15 of 22.

Of the remaining vacancies left to fight over during the final stages of Formula 1's 2026 silly season, this wasn't one of them. Pierre Gasly's seat at Alpine was never in doubt for next year but, even with opportunities to appeal for a drive at the traditional top teams for 2027, he has taken it upon himself to be declared unavailable.At 29, Gasly is in his prime years. As of 2025, Alpine is ...Keep reading

Of the remaining vacancies left to fight over during the final stages of Formula 1's 2026 silly season, this wasn't one of them. Pierre Gasly's seat at Alpine was never in doubt for next year but, even with opportunities to appeal for a drive at the traditional top teams for 2027, he has taken it upon himself to be declared unavailable.At 29, Gasly is in his prime years. As of 2025, Alpine is ...Keep reading

Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi has emphasised that Francesco Bagnaia must take greater responsibility in turning his current MotoGP campaign around, making it clear that "he has to help us to help him".Tardozzi made that comment after Bagnaia reached another low point in practice for the Catalan Grand Prix on Friday, finishing 23rd and 21st in the two sessions.The two-time world champion ...Keep reading

Information below on how to watch 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix, including timings and schedule

Saturday practice results from the 2025 Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 15 of 22.

Formula 1 is unlikely to switch to V8 power units before the original 2031 timeframe after an engine meeting in London to try and fast-track the switch was called off by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.Ben Sulayem has long been keen for F1 to switch to simpler and cheaper engines as soon as feasible, with a proposal on the table to move to a 2.4-litre V8 with a smaller hybrid element and ...Keep reading

Formula 1 will not switch to V8 power units before the original 2031 timeframe after an engine meeting in London to try and fast-track the switch was postponed by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.Ben Sulayem has long been keen for F1 to switch to simpler and cheaper engines as soon as feasible, with a proposal on the table to move to a 2.4-litre V8 with a smaller hybrid element and ...Keep reading