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Bezzecchi shatters lap record to beat Marquez brothers to Aragon GP pole

The Italian initially set the pace with a time of 1:44.984 before going even faster with another lap record of 1:44.962.

Bezzecchi shatters lap record to beat Marquez brothers to Aragon GP pole

Marco Bezzecchi, riding for Aprilia, has set a new lap record and secured pole position for the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix at the Circuit de L’Aragon. The Italian rider achieved a time of 1:44.962, breaking the one-minute and forty-five-second barrier. This accomplishment comes after Bezzecchi initially set a pace of 1:44.984, further distancing himself from the competition.

Despite this, his teammate, Marc Marquez, remains determined to secure victory despite having a slower bike. Marquez acknowledged Bezzecchi's superior performance, stating that Marco currently has a better pace than him, making it challenging to match his speed.

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