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Mandalika, Marc Marquez wins the Sprint. Martin loses the championship lead
A chaotic race in Indonesia saw Marquez take victory, while Martin slipped to fourth and surrendered the points lead.
11 October 2026 1 min read 2 views
Mandalika delivered a Sprint full of twists: Marc Marquez took control in the closing stages and crossed the line first, taking advantage of mistakes and the constant changes in pace ahead of him.
Pecco Bagnaia finished on the podium, while Jorge Martin, after a difficult and tense race, came home fourth. The result changes the title picture: the Pramac rider leaves Indonesia without the championship lead.