The MotoGP competition moves to Mandalika, Indonesia, from October 9 to 11 for the 17th round of the 2026 championship. After a dominant weekend by Marc Márquez with Ducati in Japan, Aprilia will seek to make a strong showing at this highly anticipated event.
Marco Bezzecchi, who was the fastest rider in Lombok last year, faced a setback and collided with Márquez’s bike, causing him a new injury. This incident opened the door for Fermin Aldeguer of Gresini Racing to take victory.
The Mandalika circuit has not been favorable for Márquez, who has yet to finish a race in the country in four attempts. For its part, Ducati expects to lose between 10 and 12 points in the title fight, while Aprilia sees this race as an opportunity to extend its lead in the standings.
With only six races left, Jorge Martín leads by two points over Márquez, while Bezzecchi sits in third place, 49 points behind the leader. In the constructors’ standings, Aprilia and Ducati are tied with 469 points.
Grand Prix Schedule
In a notable change, the race scheduled for Sunday will start at 15:00 local time, coinciding with the Saturday sprint time. Here is the detailed schedule of events:
| Event | Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia Grand Prix | October 11 | 15:00 |
| FP1 | October 9 | 10:45 |
| FP | October 9 | 15:00 |
| FP2 | October 10 | 10:10 |
| Qualifying 1 | October 10 | 10:50 |
| Qualifying 2 | October 10 | 11:15 |
| Sprint | October 10 | 15:00 |
| Warm-up | October 11 | 10:40 |
Live Broadcast
MotoGP offers a streaming service that allows fans to follow all sessions live, including practice, qualifying, and the race. The subscription price is 139.99 euros annually. In addition, several local media outlets broadcast the races on their digital platforms.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
