WATCH: Marc Marquez's horrific crash ends his Qualifying 2 session in Thai MotoGP

Marc Marquez’s aspirations for a strong qualifying result in the Thai MotoGP were dashed by a horrific crash during an intense Qualifying 2 session. Known for his fearless riding style, Marquez had been pushing hard to improve his position when he lost control at Turn 3, one of the most challenging corners on the circuit, bringing his session to a sudden and disappointing end.

The incident occurred as Marquez was chasing Jorge Martin, hoping to move up to the second row. Unfortunately, his front tyre gave way in the demanding hairpin at Turn 3, causing Marquez to slide off the track. This moment marked the end of a tumultuous session with multiple riders facing similar fates on the tricky Buriram circuit.

Here is the video:

Session over for @marcmarquez93! 💥

It's another Q2 error from the 93! #ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/GYneG4JWPC

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) October 26, 2024

Just minutes after Marquez’s fall, Martin himself went down at Turn 5, the same corner where Fabio Quartararo had narrowly avoided a crash earlier. The series of mishaps continued as Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco both experienced falls in the final minutes, underscoring the high-stakes tension on the track.

Pecco Bagnaia gets pole position!

Meanwhile, reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia maintained his focus amidst the chaos to capture the pole position. Despite a weekend where Bagnaia had felt the heat from rivals like Martin, he managed to keep his run clean in the session. With Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin completing the front row, Bagnaia's pole spot cements his strong start in a race weekend that could see some fierce battles.

The crashes and challenges faced by top riders brought frustration to the pits, especially for riders like Bagnaia, who seemed visibly annoyed despite his success. Marquez’s fall in particular was a tough pill to swallow, given his determination and track record for staging strong comebacks.