2025 Argentina MotoGP: Overview and Expectations Ahead of Friday Practice

The 2025 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix is set for March 14-16, marking its return after a one-year absence due to budget cuts. Marc Marquez aims to build on his Thai GP success. Pecco Bagnaia seeks recovery after a difficult weekend. Jorge Martin remains absent due to injury. The event promises high competition, with different teams looking to establish their rankings.

The 2025 MotoGP season is set to continue with the Argentina Grand Prix, taking place from March 14 to 16. This event returns to the calendar after being absent last year due to government spending cuts in Argentina.

Marc Marquez arrives at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit looking to capitalize on his successful start to the season, having won both races from pole at the Thai GP, which granted him his first championship lead since 2019.

Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia seeks a recovery from a challenging weekend in Thailand; while he acknowledges knowing the issues he faced, he remains discreet about the specifics. Conversely, Gresini’s Alex Marquez, a strong performer at this track in the past, is expected to contend for a podium finish.

Notably, reigning world champion Jorge Martin will again miss this round as he continues his recovery from injury. He also confirmed his absence for the upcoming Americas GP. Aprilia, which celebrated its first MotoGP victory at this venue in 2022, is expected to perform well, especially with rookie Ai Ogura making significant strides.

The upcoming sessions will test the strong performances of Honda and Yamaha from Thailand, while KTM aims to enhance its competitiveness following a challenging season start. The first practice for the 2025 Argentina GP is scheduled to commence at 1:45 PM GMT, with practice sessions following at 6 PM GMT.

In conclusion, the 2025 Argentina Grand Prix marks an important return to the MotoGP calendar after last year’s absence. With top competitors like Marc Marquez aiming for continued success, and others like Pecco Bagnaia looking to improve, this race promises to be highly competitive. The absence of Jorge Martin further adds to the dynamics of the season, setting the stage for an exciting round in Argentina.

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