Mandalika International Street Circuit

Unexpected Mandalika Sprint Victory Marc Marquez edged a surprise win in the Mandilika sprint race, propelling him to the front of the MotoGP standings for the first time in 2026. Race Highlights Jorge Martin, despite controlling most of the laps, slipped to fourth place. Raul Fernandez began from pole on Aprilia machinery but crashed at […]

Raul Fernandez vaulted to MotoGP’s first pole of the Indonesian Grand Prix, clocking 1:28.562 on a fresh soft tyre and adding a monumental triumph for Trackhouse. Front‑row drama: the sharpest battles on the slipstream Fernandez’s final run sliced a tenth from Marco Bezzecchi’s early benchmark of 1:28.961, the Italian’s lap abandoned by yellow flags at Turn 16. The […]

Honda riders were trapped in a disappointing performance during the opening day practice of the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika, with all three team members falling well outside their expected midfield positions. Marini Is 3 Tenths Off the 2025 Pace Luca Marini, who had anchored Honda’s 2024 practice in fourth place last year, cycled into […]

At the Indonesian Grand Prix practice, Raul Fernandez of Aprilia secured the top spot, out‑pacing teammate Marco Bezzecchi and factory rider Jorge Martin by a half‑second, and keeping the first three places on the grid clear of rivals. April 2024 Indonesian Grand Prix practice sets the strategic picture Only Fernandez’s fellow Aprilias could approach the […]

Jorge Martin slipped to third‑fastest in Friday’s first practice at the Indonesian Grand Prix, an outcome that left the Spanish rider admitting his front tyre struggled to reach the proper temperature. Martin’s Front‑Tyre Troubles After Raul Fernández hammered a new lap record on the Trackhouse‑run Aprilia, Martin followed with the third quickest time, trailing the countryman by […]

Mandalika’s gravel traps sparked controversy again when Fabio Quartararo collided with them during Friday practice for the Indonesian Grand Prix. The crash Quartararo lost balance halfway through the session, sliding smoothly on the tarmac before the impact with the gravel sent him airborne. The French rider subsequently whiplashed his wrist and thumb, prompting him to hold […]

Marc Marquez admitted that Ducati fell behind Aprilia at Mandalika, with the Aprilia team producing a clear 0.5‑second gap during Friday practice. Practice Reveals Aprilia Advantage The Indonesian circuit saw Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez dominate, completing a 1‑2‑3 for the Noale‑based crew after blowing the track record on gun‑fire. Ducati’s best, Marquez, finished fifth, trailing even KTM’s […]

Raul Fernández set a new lap record for Aprilia, pushing the Italian marque to a dominant 1‑2‑3 finish during Mandalika practice. Aprilia’s Velox Performance Only the factory duo of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín were within half a second of Fernández’s blistering time, while the Trackhouse rider kept pace without exceeding the gap. The Italian […]

Qatar Grand Prix returns, scheduled for 8 November, after MotoGP postponed the night race from 12 April due to escalating Middle East unrest. Rescheduling and Season‑End Ripple Effects Relocating the race to Doha means the season‑finishing Portuguese and Valencia Grands Prix are now one week later than originally planned. The organization has retained the new date, keeping logistics […]

Jorge Martin has declared that a single Grand Prix win could be enough to secure the 2026 MotoGP crown. Championship Tally and Key Rivalry After losing the points lead to Marc Marquez at Misano, Martin reclaimed the top spot in Austria and held it in Japan, trimming his advantage to just two points before the Mandalika race. […]