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Marquez limits the damage in Indonesia, Martin retakes the championship lead
A tough weekend for the Spanish rider, while Martin uses the result to move back to the top of the standings.
13 October 2026 1 min read 9 views
In Indonesia, Marc Marquez focused mainly on limiting the damage after a tougher-than-expected weekend. The Spanish rider came away with a points haul that still helps his championship campaign, even though he lacked the pace to fight at the front.
Jorge Martin took advantage of the outcome and regained the lead in the world championship standings. The title battle remains wide open, with every Grand Prix capable of shifting the balance among MotoGP’s main contenders.