Quartararo Ends Ducati, Marquez Qualifying Streaks

Fabio Quartararo secured pole position for Yamaha at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, ending Marc Marquez's flawless pole streak this season and breaking Ducati's hold on qualifying since October 2023. Quartararo's lap of 1:35.610 narrowly beat Marquez by 0.033 seconds, with both riders breaking the lap record during the session. This marks Yamaha's first pole position since 2022 and signals a significant breakthrough after a challenging period. Francesco Bagnaia rounded out the front row. Quartararo and Yamaha team boss Massimo Meregalli both expressed surprise and pride at the achievement, crediting the team's persistence. The result puts new pressure on Ducati's dominance as Yamaha looks for a resurgence in both the sprint and main races.