Marc Marquez Makes History with 100th Pole at Brembo Italian Grand Prix

Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team etched his name into the MotoGP history books by becoming the first rider to clinch 100 career pole positions. In a fiercely competitive session at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, Marquez edged out his teammate Francesco Bagnaia to secure the top spot, thanks to his all-time lap record of 1:44.169, which was just 0.059 seconds faster than Bagnaia's effort.

In the earlier phases of the race weekend, Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse MotoGP initially led with a lap time of 1:45.214. However, the pace ramped up dramatically, culminating in Marquez's record-setting lap. Bagnaia, the reigning Italian GP champion, came exceptionally close, finishing a mere 0.048 seconds behind Marquez.

Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rounded out the front row, demonstrating a commendable performance. As the competition intensified, riders like Fabio Quartararo and Maverick Vinales fought to maintain their positions. Ultimately, it was Marc Marquez's remarkable skill that prevailed, setting the stage for an exhilarating MotoGP race at Mugello, with Bagnaia and Alex Marquez closely behind him.

(With inputs from agencies.)