MotoGP practice in Indonesia delayed by crash and technical issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Indonesian Grand Prix faced delays on October 9, 2026, due to a series of disruptions. The Moto2 session was halted following a red flag caused by a significant crash involving Deniz Oncu, who was unharmed. Another red flag occurred when Manu Gonzalez's visor detached and ended up on the track. Consequently, MotoGP's timed practice was delayed for 35 minutes but later commenced with Izan Guevara setting a new lap record at 1:32.337. Guevara is currently 10.5 points behind Gonzalez in the title race, which is heating up as the season approaches its final stages.
- •MotoGP practice delayed for 35 minutes in Indonesia.
- •Deniz Oncu suffered a major crash but is safe.
- •Manu Gonzalez's visor detached, prompting another red flag.
- •Izan Guevara broke the lap record with a time of 1:32.337.
- •Guevara trails Gonzalez by 10.5 points in the championship standings.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP delayed as flying visor and huge crash cause chaos in Indonesia
"Friday’s running at the Indonesian Grand Prix was delayed for a number of strange reasons. Ahead of the timed pre-qualifying MotoGP session, the preceding Moto2 running experienced a red flag due to technical issues.
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