Get ready for an exciting finale to the 2025 Valencia MotoGP season! The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion, and the warm-up results are in. But here's where it gets controversial...
Fabio Quartararo, riding for Yamaha, has claimed the top spot on the timesheets during the warm-up session. This is a significant moment as it's the last hurrah for the Inline M1 before its retirement and replacement by the new V4 in 2026.
Jack Miller, still fuming from yesterday's penalty for an incident with Fermin Aldeguer, showed his determination by moving ahead of the rookie Gresini rider. However, it was Quartararo and Alex Marquez, riding in a special silver livery, who ultimately took the lead.
The battle for tire choice is also a hot topic. Michelin predicts riders will opt for the hard compound front and medium compound rear, but most riders went with the soft front and medium rear during the warm-up.
While the top three spots in the world championship are already decided, the fight for fourth place is intense. Pedro Acosta holds a six-point advantage over Francesco Bagnaia, and the outcome of this afternoon's race will be crucial.
Honda has a challenge ahead, too. They need to score at least nine constructors' points, which means a top seven finish, to move up from D to C concession ranking.
Here's a look at the warm-up results:
Valencia MotoGP - Warm-up Results
Pos Rider Nat Team Time/Diff Lap Max
1 Fabio Quartararo FRA Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1'30.111s 5/6 327k
2 Alex Marquez SPA BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24) +0.114s 4/7 331k
3 Raul Fernandez SPA Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP25) +0.132s 4/7 329k
4 Marco Bezzecchi ITA Aprilia Racing (RS-GP25) +0.169s 4/7 329k
5 Fabio Di Giannantonio ITA Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25) +0.213s 6/7 334k
6 Pedro Acosta SPA Red Bull KTM (RC16) +0.217s 6/7 335k
7 Joan Mir SPA Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) +0.238s 6/7 334k
8 Fermin Aldeguer SPA BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP24)* +0.293s 6/7 324k
9 Jack Miller AUS Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) +0.309s 3/7 329k
10 Maverick Viñales SPA Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) +0.380s 5/7 335k
11 Nicolo Bulega ITA Ducati Lenovo (GP25) +0.392s 7/7 332k
12 Miguel Oliveira POR Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) +0.427s 4/7 331k
13 Franco Morbidelli ITA Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP24) +0.437s 4/6 326k
14 Aleix Espargaro SPA Honda HRC Test Team (RC213V) +0.467s 4/7 332k
15 Luca Marini ITA Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) +0.524s 5/7 331k
16 Francesco Bagnaia ITA Ducati Lenovo (GP25) +0.526s 6/7 332k
17 Jorge Martin SPA Aprilia Racing (RS-GP25) +0.543s 4/7 332k
18 Ai Ogura JPN Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP25)* +0.561s 6/7 335k
19 Augusto Fernandez SPA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1 V4) +0.728s 4/7 327k
20 Brad Binder RSA Red Bull KTM (RC16) +0.858s 5/7 335k
21 Johann Zarco FRA Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) +1.039s 6/7 332k
22 Enea Bastianini ITA Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) +1.156s 2/3 334k
23 Somkiat Chantra THA Idemitsu Honda LCR (RC213V)* +1.330s 4/6 331k
24 Alex Rins SPA Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) +1.749s 4/7 329k
- Rookie
Now, let's take a look at some official records for the Valencia MotoGP:
Best lap: Maverick Vinales, Aprilia, 1m 28.931s (2023)
Fastest race lap: Brad Binder, KTM, 1m 30.145s (2023)
And this is the part most people miss... Outgoing world champion Jorge Martin, who suffered a collarbone fracture in Japan, is making a comeback for his eighth grand prix of the season. He'll be riding with a double long-lap penalty for causing an accident with his team-mate, Marco Bezzecchi, during the Motegi Sprint.
Joan Mir, meanwhile, has a single long lap penalty for taking out his HRC team-mate, Luca Marini, in the Sprint.
Tech3 KTM's Maverick Vinales is back in action after shoulder surgery, missing the last four rounds. Raul Fernandez is also returning after a shoulder injury, and Aleix Espargaro is joining as a wild-card for Honda.
Double WorldSBK title runner-up Nicolo Bulega steps in for injured world champion Marc Marquez at the factory Ducati team.
Augusto Fernandez makes his third wild-card appearance with Yamaha's V4 prototype, which has a new chassis for Valencia.
An official post-race test on Tuesday will see rookies Toprak Razgatlioglu and Diogo Moreira ride alongside their 2026 rivals.
Peter, a veteran paddock observer for 20 years, has witnessed the rise and fall of legends like Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez's injury struggles. He's at the heart of the Suzuki exit story and is ready to share his insights.
So, who do you think will take the win in this thrilling finale? And what impact will the penalties and injuries have on the race outcome? Let's discuss in the comments!
