Marc Marquez, Honda MotoGP Motegi
Marc Marquez, Honda MotoGP Motegi

Marc Marquez on pole at Japanese MotoGP: Lap-by-lap recap

Marc Marquez brilliantly took pole position at the Japanese MotoGP after lengthy delays due to a thunderstorm.

The Repsol Honda man, on his comeback from injury, shone in a postponed Qualifying and will start Sunday's race at the front of the grid.

Johann Zarco and Brad Binder sit behind Marquez.

24 Sep 2022
08:16
Fall for Nakagami

Takaaki Nakagami has gone down at turn 14.

08:14
08:11

Here we go. Q1 is underway at Motegi. 

08:08

Qualifying 1 will get started in two minutes!

08:05

We shouldn't have long to wait for a decision as daylight will begin to play a role soon. 

08:05
Thunderstorms!
08:03
Who has advantage in the title fight?

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07:58

Qualifying has been dealayed. Further updates when we get them.

07:55

Marc Marquez topped his first session since returning from injury in FP2, leading the way from Jorge Martin. 

07:52

Good morning and welcome to Qualifying day at the Japanese MotoGP. A heavy thunderstorm earlier in the day led to FP3 being cancelled, but Q1 is set to begin in just under ten minutes time.

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