MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix weekend begins with practice sessions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
MotoGP's Indonesian Grand Prix takes place from October 9-11 in Mandalika. The first free practice session starts on October 9 at 10:45 local time, followed by another practice session at 15:00. The event follows Marc Marquez's recent double win for Ducati in Japan, and Aprilia aims to capitalize at Mandalika. Marco Bezzecchi's previous performance in Lombok saw him fastest last year until he collided with Marquez. Currently, Jorge Martin leads the championship with a slim two-point margin over Marquez, while both Aprilia and Ducati are tied in the manufacturers' standings.
- •Indonesian Grand Prix runs from October 9-11 in Mandalika.
- •Free Practice 1 starts October 9 at 10:45 local time.
- •Marquez seeks better results after previous struggles in Indonesia.
- •Martin leads the championship by two points over Marquez.
- •Aprilia and Ducati tied in manufacturers' standings.
- 2:29 AMMotorsport.com — 2026 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
"Following Marc Marquez's double win for Ducati in Japan last weekend, Aprilia is expected to mount a comeback as MotoGP heads to Mandalika for the Indonesian Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi was easily the fastest rider in Lombok last year, but he misjudged his braking while trying to recover from a poor start, clattering into the back of Marquez's bike. The newly-crowned world champion was unlucky ...Keep reading
"MotoGP travels to Mandalika on 9-11 October for the 17th round of the season. Here's the full schedule for the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix.
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 9, 2026, 2:29 AM2026 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Following Marc Marquez's double win for Ducati in Japan last weekend, Aprilia is expected to mount a comeback as MotoGP heads to Mandalika for the Indonesian Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi was easily the fastest rider in Lombok last year, but he misjudged his braking while trying to recover from a poor start, clattering into the back of Marquez's bike. The newly-crowned world champion was unlucky ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 2:29 AM2026 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
MotoGP travels to Mandalika on 9-11 October for the 17th round of the season. Here's the full schedule for the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix.
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