Bezzecchi Wins Indonesian MotoGP as Aprilia Takes Top Four

Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 Indonesian MotoGP at Mandalika International Circuit on Sunday, leading an Aprilia sweep of the top four positions while Jorge Martin returned to the championship lead. According to Crash.net, the race was decided in the closing laps after a battle with Raul Fernandez.

Crash.net reported Bezzecchi finished first in 40m 46.582s, with Fernandez second at 4.260s behind and Martin third at 6.890s. Ai Ogura completed the Aprilia top four, followed by Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez.

Fernandez started from pole position but lost the lead at the opening corner before recovering to challenge Bezzecchi. According to Crash.net, the Trackhouse rider had two broken fingers from a Sprint incident but continued through the Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin entered the race as championship contenders, with Motorsport.com reporting that Marquez qualified fourth and Martin fifth after Saturday qualifying. The final result allowed Martin to retake the championship advantage.

The qualifying session on Saturday saw Raul Fernandez secure his first MotoGP pole position at the Indonesian Grand Prix. According to MotoGP.com, Fernandez recorded a 1:28.852 lap to beat Bezzecchi by 0.109 seconds, while Fabio Di Giannantonio joined them on the front row.

Motorsport.com reported that Bezzecchi had a chance to improve his qualifying position but abandoned a lap after yellow flags appeared following Fermin Aldeguer crash. Marc Marquez qualified fourth, ahead of Martin in fifth.

Crash.net reported Maverick Viñales received a 16-second post-race penalty for low tire pressure, but the adjustment did not change the race classification. The next scheduled event is the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.