Aprilia and Ducati split wins at MotoGP's Indonesian Grand Prix
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Indonesian Grand Prix featured contrasting performances over the race weekend at Mandalika, with Aprilia securing a historic top-four finish but facing setbacks in the sprint race. Marco Bezzecchi won the main event after the Aprilia riders capitalized on their racing strategy, while Jorge Martin's weekend was marred by tyre pressure issues that affected his performance. Ducati and Aprilia remain locked in a tight championship battle as they head to Australia in two weeks. The upcoming changes to the qualifying sessions starting in 2027 were also highlighted during the weekend's events.
- •Aprilia locked out the top four positions at Mandalika.
- •Marco Bezzecchi won the main race for Aprilia.
- •Jorge Martin faced tyre pressure issues affecting his performance.
- •Mandalika showed both teams' capabilities with strong racing.
- •MotoGP will implement a second qualifying session starting in 2027.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from MotoGP's frantic Indonesian Grand Prix
- 7:42 AMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from MotoGP's frantic Indonesian Grand Prix
"The Indonesian Grand Prix weekend delivered two completely different races from the same starting grid, ironically just days after MotoGP announced that it will introduce a second qualifying session at each weekend from 2027. Read Also: MotoGPMotoGP confirms 2027 weekend format changes, including new sprint qualifying This means that both Ducati and Aprilia scored a ...Keep reading
"The Mandalika weekend encapsulated the 2026 MotoGP season, as one title-contending exceeded expectations while the other arguably squandered too many points
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 7:42 AMWinners and losers from MotoGP's frantic Indonesian Grand Prix
The Mandalika weekend encapsulated the 2026 MotoGP season, as one title-contending exceeded expectations while the other arguably squandered too many points
- Motorsport.comOct 12, 2026, 7:42 AMWinners and losers from MotoGP's frantic Indonesian Grand Prix
The Indonesian Grand Prix weekend delivered two completely different races from the same starting grid, ironically just days after MotoGP announced that it will introduce a second qualifying session at each weekend from 2027. Read Also: MotoGPMotoGP confirms 2027 weekend format changes, including new sprint qualifying This means that both Ducati and Aprilia scored a ...Keep reading
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