Fernandez criticizes Bezzecchi as crash hampers Indonesian GP sprint
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Raul Fernandez condemned Marco Bezzecchi after both riders crashed during the MotoGP sprint at Mandalika on October 10, 2026. The incident occurred as they approached the first corner, resulting in Fernandez suffering a fractured finger. He expressed frustration over Bezzecchi's actions, which he described as 'unprofessional,' noting a pre-race agreement not to interfere with each other. Fernandez secured pole position prior to the race but now faces uncertainty for the Sunday race due to his injuries.
- •Crash occurred at the first braking zone of the sprint.
- •Fernandez secured his first MotoGP pole position earlier that day.
- •He suffered a small fracture in his finger from the crash.
- •Fernandez criticized Bezzecchi for his aggressive racing approach.
- •Both riders missed a chance for victory due to the incident.
- 9:45 AMMotorsport.com — Marco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'
- 9:35 AMAutosport — Fernandez slams "unprofessional" Bezzecchi after crash in Indonesian GP sprint
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Raul Fernandez slams "unprofessional" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash
- 9:30 AMMotorsport.com — Raul Fernandez slams "unprofessional" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash
"Raul Fernandez has launched a scathing attack on Marco Bezzecchi after the pair crashed on their way into the first braking zone of the MotoGP sprint at Mandalika. Saturday began in the best possible way for Fernandez, who secured his first MotoGP pole position, but ended in disaster, with the Trackhouse rider on the ground, suffering a fractured finger and unsure whether he would be able to ...Keep reading
"Raul Fernandez has launched a scathing attack on Marco Bezzecchi after the pair crashed on their way into the first braking zone of the MotoGP sprint at Mandalika. Saturday began in the best possible way for Fernandez, who secured his maiden MotoGP pole position, but ended horribly, with the Trackhouse rider on the ground, suffering a fractured finger and unsure whether he would be able to ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi has brushed aside Raul Fernandez's anger over their first-corner crash in Saturday's Mandalika sprint, calling it a racing incident. While there were a lot of moving parts in the chain reaction at the opening corner, Bezzecchi was the first rider to fall off. His factory Aprilia skittled Fernandez's Trackhouse entry, putting paid to both of their hopes. Given that the pair ...Keep reading
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comOct 10, 2026, 9:45 AMMarco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'
Marco Bezzecchi has brushed aside Raul Fernandez's anger over their first-corner crash in Saturday's Mandalika sprint, calling it a racing incident. While there were a lot of moving parts in the chain reaction at the opening corner, Bezzecchi was the first rider to fall off. His factory Aprilia skittled Fernandez's Trackhouse entry, putting paid to both of their hopes. Given that the pair ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 10, 2026, 9:35 AMFernandez slams "unprofessional" Bezzecchi after crash in Indonesian GP sprint
Raul Fernandez has launched a scathing attack on Marco Bezzecchi after the pair crashed on their way into the first braking zone of the MotoGP sprint at Mandalika. Saturday began in the best possible way for Fernandez, who secured his maiden MotoGP pole position, but ended horribly, with the Trackhouse rider on the ground, suffering a fractured finger and unsure whether he would be able to ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 9:30 AMRaul Fernandez slams "unprofessional" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash
“The worst thing is the frustration of knowing that Marco did something he shouldn’t have done,” Fernandez said
- Motorsport.comOct 10, 2026, 9:30 AMRaul Fernandez slams "unprofessional" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash
Raul Fernandez has launched a scathing attack on Marco Bezzecchi after the pair crashed on their way into the first braking zone of the MotoGP sprint at Mandalika. Saturday began in the best possible way for Fernandez, who secured his first MotoGP pole position, but ended in disaster, with the Trackhouse rider on the ground, suffering a fractured finger and unsure whether he would be able to ...Keep reading
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