Fabio Quartararo Secures Record Lap, Second Consecutive MotoGP Pole at French GP

Fabio Quartararo secured back-to-back pole positions by breaking the lap record at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, delivering a stunning 1:29.324 lap that thrilled the home crowd. Despite Ducati's Marc Marquez setting an early record in qualifying with a 1:29.442, Quartararo's late lap overtook him, marking the first time since his 2021 championship season that he achieved consecutive poles. Championship leader Alex Marquez qualified third, with teammate Fermin Aldeguer starting just behind, though Aldeguer crashed during qualifying. Other notable performances included Johann Zarco and Raul Fernandez advancing from Q1, while Francesco Bagnaia struggled, only managing sixth place. Quartararo emphasized the importance of converting pole positions into race points, acknowledging the support of French fans celebrating with their national anthem. The qualifying session featured several crashes and dramatic moments, underscoring a fiercely competitive field ahead of the race.