Bezzecchi wins Indonesian Grand Prix as Martin retakes championship lead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 11:48 · Archive

Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix while Jorge Martin finished third to retake the MotoGP world championship lead from Marc Marquez.

Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix, making his decisive move on pole-sitter Raul Fernandez with nine laps to go at the sweltering Mandalika International Circuit. Fernandez finished second and Jorge Martin third, with both riding for Aprilia alongside Bezzecchi. Ducati's reigning seven-time world champion Marc Marquez finished sixth.

Martin's third-place finish moved him to 355 points in the championship standings, retaking the lead from Marquez who held 353 points. Bezzecchi remains in contention with 309 points. Five grands prix remain in the 2026 season.

Fernandez and Bezzecchi had clashed in Saturday's sprint race, which Marquez won. Fernandez competed Sunday's race after fracturing his index finger in that clash. 'It's amazing, I'm very, very happy,' said Bezzecchi, whose last victory came in May. Martin said he 'did the maximum' after losing positions at the start but overtaking 'step by step'. The championship battle continues with the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island scheduled for a fortnight away.

Bezzecchi wins Indonesian Grand Prix as Martin retakes championship lead — Image: BBC Sport

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Marco Bezzecchi wins in Indonesia as Martin takes MotoGP leadBezzecchi's win, the 300th victory for an Italian in MotoGP, also kept his faint championship hopes alive.Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 11:28
Bezzecchi wins as Martin retakes championship leadMarco Bezzecchi triumphs at the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finishes third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship.BBC Sport · 11 Oct, 10:27

In this story: Marco Bezzecchi · Jorge Martin · Marc Marquez · Raul Fernandez · Aprilia · Ducati · Mandalika International Circuit

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