Mandalika International Street Circuit

Gresini Racing is braced for the MotoGP 850cc transition, asserting that satellite and factory teams are likely to remain evenly matched under the upcoming 2027 regulations. Gresini’s Outlook for the 2027 Shift Team manager Michele Masini has expressed confidence that the balance between factory outfits and satellite allies will not tilt markedly in the new […]

Marc Marquez falls to sixth in Mandalika Marc Marquez finished the Indonesian Grand Prix in sixth place, 10.7 seconds behind Marco Bezzecchi. He left the weekend with 22 points, level with championship leader Jorge Martin. The factory Ducati rider led the field by 6.1 seconds over his brother Alex Marquez, who rides for Gresini. Aprilia claims historic front‑row For the […]

Pedro Acosta has publicly refuted the narrative that his switch to Ducati was driven by a desire to outpace Marc Márquez on the same machinery. Acosta Shoots Down KTM Claims During an interview at the Indonesian GP, Acosta clarified that the suggestion he sought to “beat Marc on the same bike” was a mischaracterisation of […]

Jorge Martin snapped back the MotoGP championship lead after a third‑place finish at the Mandalika Grand Prix, making 2024 his most successful title run yet. Martin gains a crucial swing Martin’s podium in Indonesia pushed him to the front of the leaderboard, overtaking Marc Marquez for the top spot. The Spaniard’s RS‑GP bike carried him […]

Jorge Martín sidestepped a potential penalty amid a viral clip that seemed to show him moving too early at the Mandalika circuit, but the stewards ruled he did not gain an advantage and upheld the race regulations. Saturday’s Setback Behind Marc Marquez’s victory at the Indonesian MotoGP, Martín’s weekend faltered when October’s tyre‑pressure error from his […]

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has publicly dismissed claims that the brand’s 2026 MotoGP machine has been crafted exclusively for nine‑time world champion Marc Marquez, stating that every rider has equal access to adaptable components. Ducati’s Stance on Development Bias Addressing Sky Sport Italy, Tardozzi refuted speculation that Marquez’s preferences had steered the Desmosedici GP’s evolution, describing […]

€5,000 fine sparks rider backlash MotoGP riders have publicly opposed a new penalty that could cost them €5,000 for missing a mandatory 10‑minute presence at fan events, a rule that was first unveiled during the Indonesian Grand Prix. The championship board’s announcement follows a broader push to increase commercial engagement, citing events such as the […]

Aprilia is preparing to impose “directive guidelines” as it battles Ducati for the MotoGP standings, after a dominant 1‑2‑3‑4 finish in Indonesia. Indonesian Grand Prix dominance At Mandalika, Marco Bezzecchi crossed the line first, while his satellite teammate Raul Fernández took second, completing a sweep for the Aprilia marque. The quartet also claimed third and […]

Toprak Razgatlioglu’s right shoulder was dislocated during the final practice at Mandalika, forcing a scheduled MRI the following Monday. Crash at Mandalika Claims Rider’s Shoulder While riding a Yamaha in Saturday’s final practice, Razgatlioglu was thrown from the machine by a severe impact on the asphalt, dislocating his right shoulder and leaving the Bosnian‑born rider in […]

Marc Marquez declared the Indonesian Grand Prix sweep, securing 22 points from a sprint win and a Sunday sixth-place finish, as a “dream” having avoided losing any points to Jorge Martin. Marquez’s cautious yet effective approach With a historically weak Mandalika record, the 23‑year‑old opted for measured racing rather than aggression. He kept the points margin tight […]