MotoGP riders reflect on Mandalika Sprint Race –...

MotoGP 2025

Spherical 18 – Mandalika Dash Race

Marco Bezzecchi – P1

“It was a unbelievable dash, and I’m delighted. The beginning wasn’t ultimate; I dropped a number of positions, however I knew I used to be fast. I misplaced a little bit of time throughout my comeback and thought it wouldn’t be attainable to compete for the win. Truthfully, once I handed Fernández, I didn’t suppose I may catch Aldeguer, however after a few laps, I noticed I used to be closing in and saved on pushing till the end.”

Marco Bezzecchi
Fermin Aldeguer – P2

“I have to say that lacking out on a win on the final lap hurts, however we should be proud of this end result. Truthfully, we knew Marco Bezzecchi was faster than us, however along with his mistake firstly we discovered ourselves in the best place on the proper time. I may virtually style victory, however I’m comfortable: we’ll attempt to rating one other good end result tomorrow.”

Mandalika Dash Podium 2025
Raul Fernandez – P3

“Since loads of races, I’ve this sense that we’re closing the hole however, ultimately, we don’t get the end result. I’m comfortable as a result of now we confirmed that we made a step. After all, the important thing was the Qualifying. It was nice – this morning in Qualifying, I noticed the yellow flag on my second lap and I needed to make the third one making an attempt to enhance the time. I believe that is the consequence of doing this job and generally it appears to be vital to have tough moments to understand the nice ones much more. In 4 years, I attempted every thing, however I by no means acquired a podium earlier than – I by no means had this sense to be actually aggressive. So clearly, I’m very comfortable. I hope that is only the start and now we have to keep calm, we have to proceed working and certainly this Dash podium in the present day helps for tomorrow to be extra relaxed. In the course of the Dash in the present day, in some moments, I forgot to journey the bike as I used to be so nervous –  the final time I used to be on this state of affairs was final yr in Barcelona and I crashed, so it was tremendous vital to complete. I’ll sleep properly tonight, that’s for positive.”

Raul Fernandez
Alex Marquez – P4

“It was a constructive day, regardless of the error in direction of the tip of Q2. We didn’t change the bike for the Dash, despite the fact that I’m struggling fairly a bit on the front-end: having stated that, fourth place is an effective end result. We have to stay calm and make a great tyre alternative for tomorrow’s race.”

Joan Mir – P5

“Our bike is getting higher and in the present day I used to be in a position to have a very good race. We couldn’t present our true selves in Qualifying, so it was a little bit of an uphill battle, however we did it in a good way. My tempo was actually good all weekend, so we put our heads down and went for it. Tomorrow, I believe we have now a bundle to benefit from the race, to maneuver ahead and do one other comeback. Normally this isn’t a observe I’ve an ideal feeling at, it’s a good shock to reach right here with the tempo for the rostrum, and I’ve to say because of everybody for his or her work to reach on this state of affairs. One other prime 5 can be wonderful contemplating the place we’re beginning however we are able to definitely purpose for it. Weekends like this give us a lift not only for the following weekend, but in addition for subsequent yr.”

Joan Mir
Marc Márquez – P6

“The state of affairs is definitely a mix of things that in the mean time just isn’t permitting us to be as fast as we’d like. The circuit format doesn’t have exhausting braking factors, which is one in every of our strongest elements, and the bizarre grip is stopping us from absolutely exploiting the facility of the Ducati on nook exit. We have to proceed working each riding- and set-up-wise, whereas finding out Fermín Aldeguer’s efficiency to attempt to make a step ahead. I don’t count on miracles this weekend – I believe we’re in for a prime 5 to seven.”

Franco Morbidelli – P7

“I’ve been struggling since yesterday with these tyres and with the rear grip. We didn’t discover the best setup but. We’ve been making an attempt various things for the Dash, however they didn’t work as we hoped. We’ll strive one thing else for tomorrow, after which we’ll see. We have to work and perceive with the intention to discover different options for tomorrow’s race.”

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio
Fabio Di Giannantonio – P8

“I’m proud of the steps we constructed from this morning. The bike was working very well; I believe we had the tempo to be slightly additional by way of locations. The grip degree of this observe is low, so we modified slightly bit the steadiness of motorbike to go on the best course when the grip is growing on the rear. We should be comfortable, as a result of we have now the potential to do a great job. For tomorrow, my aim is to maintain bettering and being additional.”

Fabio Di Giannantonio
Miguel Oliveira – P9

“I acquired off the road fairly properly, however within the early laps, you realise you may‘t keep too shut behind the opposite bikes, since you‘re using totally different strains and racing another way. The entrance tyre was transferring an excessive amount of, so overtaking was very tough — mainly not possible. We simply don‘t have sufficient pace to make passes, which makes the race fairly powerful. Tomorrow will probably be even more durable, with a heavier bike that gained‘t make issues simpler on the entrance. I believe we‘ll gamble on the smooth and attempt to handle it as finest as we are able to.”

Miguel Oliveira
Brad Binder – P10

“A very difficult weekend thus far typically. I attempted my finest to get better some positions and had an ideal begin however then because the tire began to drop I struggled extra. We’ll strive once more tomorrow. The medium tire will probably be higher for the long term. It needs to be fairly good. We simply must try to determine methods to make extra time at this observe by flowing a bit extra.”

Jack Miller – P11

“It was a good race. I had a very good begin, however then I couldn‘t get the entrance gadget disengaged within the first nook. I attempted between Turns 2 and three, and once more on the exit from 4 to five, however it didn‘t launch, and every time I misplaced a place. I lastly managed to get it off at Flip 10, which was removed from ultimate. After that, I discovered my rhythm however acquired caught behind Mir for a very long time. When Márquez did his lengthy lap and got here out in entrance of me, he additionally struggled to go Joan, and following him we began to shut in on the group forward. Tomorrow I must repeat in the present day‘s good begin, however this time give attention to braking more durable into Flip 1 to verify we get that first gadget off immediately.”

Jack Miller
Alex Rins – P12

“It was unbelievable in qualifying. I’m actually tremendous comfortable, as a result of it’s been a very long time since I felt like this on the bike. I’m feeling fairly good. Already in Motegi we made a step ahead, and at this observe we have now a mixture of quick and sluggish corners. It’s fairly technical as a rider. I used to be in a position to be sturdy, and I actually loved using. We did a very nice lap time.  My begin within the Dash was nice. I used to be there on the entrance. At first, I used to be indignant with Marc as a result of he destroyed my race, however trying on the footage, I believe he simply might not have been in a position to cease the bike as a result of Marini was forward of him. This time it occurred to me, tomorrow it may occur to him, that’s a part of racing. Tomorrow, we have now one other alternative. It’s going to be more difficult than in the present day, although, as a result of we want extra time to heat the medium rear tyre, however our tempo just isn’t unhealthy. Nonetheless, I’m comfortable about in the present day and the work we’re doing.”

Luca Marini – P13

“A day with some constructive factors to take, however definitely I hoped for extra with the pace we have now proven throughout the entire weekend. Our qualifying was acceptable however there’s nonetheless one thing to enhance with the bike to essentially make that step with the smooth. The begin to the race was actually good, we have been in a position to make one other good launch. I fought lots with Bezzecchi as a result of the Dash podium was very shut for us. Some issues to enhance and to repair from how that race went for tomorrow. The tyre strain dropped lots firstly, and I couldn’t journey how I needed to, even once I let some riders previous to try to get some warmth in.”

Francesco Bagnaia – P14

“After yesterday, I knew it was going to be a tough Saturday. Sadly, the sensation just isn’t the identical as Motegi, however nearer to the one I skilled in Misano. I ended up struggling once more with the bike, each on the straight and underneath braking, and the one factor I may do was deliver it house. It’s fairly a irritating state of affairs, however the shiny facet is that I confirmed my pace in Japan. Now we have to preserve working and attempt to discover that feeling once more, in any other case it’s going to be one other difficult race.”

Fabio Quartararo – DNF

“The beginning was fairly unusual: I had a slip of the clutch, then I touched with Bastianini, and I used to be fully final. I simply tried to get better and tried to do my finest, however I’m not having the perfect feeling on the bike all weekend. I can’t journey like I often do. The bike continues to be fairly unpredictable with any of those tyres. However we’ll attempt to make it work for tomorrow, attempt to set a great tempo, and do a greater Race.”

Pedro Acosta – DNF

“All of the errors damage! Let’s transfer into tomorrow as a result of we could have extra potentialities with the medium tire. We all know the restrictions of our bike however the crash was unusual as a result of I did the identical as I had the lap earlier than. I used to be making a great rhythm, not unhealthy and I used to be catching the chief. We now have to guage a bit extra with the crew however, anyway, with the more durable tire I’m fairly optimistic for tomorrow.”

Enea Bastianini – DNF

“Powerful one for us. Qualifying is at all times sophisticated for us, if I push, it’s simple for me to crash, which occurred in the present day. We often have a greater tempo within the races, however I crashed after 3 laps in a quick nook following a contact with Alex Rins. I really feel fairly fortunate, as a result of it was actually harmful, however I’m feeling good, though I’ve some ache in every single place, however nothing vital. I believe we are able to have a great tempo in tomorrow’s race, we’ll attempt to do a great job. The grip is kind of low for me, I believe that the race will probably be difficult with the mediums, however let’s see!”

Johann Zarco – DNF

“The beginning was fairly good, I used to be recovering positions lap by lap and seen many riders have been struggling as a result of demanding circumstances, so I centered on staying calm and doing my job. After that, I wasn’t in a position to journey the best way I needed, and I crashed within the final nook a couple of laps from the tip whereas making an attempt to push. I’m nonetheless lacking confidence, however I’m working intently with the crew to search out the best resolution. I’m proud of Honda’s enhancements, and having the official riders up entrance is a constructive signal. We simply must preserve working to search out the best feeling.”

Somkiat Chantra – DNF

“At present, I crashed on the primary lap. I felt one thing wasn’t proper with the rear facet of the bike, and I instantly misplaced the entrance. The crew will analyze the info to grasp what occurred. Waiting for tomorrow, we’ll push to get better positions and see what the end result will probably be. The climate circumstances are simpler for me to handle, as they’re just like what I’m used to in Thailand, so we’re prepared for the principle race.”

Maverick Viñales – DNS

“​Generally the toughest resolution is the neatest one. Along with the crew we determined to cease and focus absolutely on restoration as my shoulder nonetheless wants extra time. Due to everybody for the assist and understanding​!”

Staff Managers

Fabiano Sterlacchini – Aprilia Racing

“It was a really constructive Saturday. The purpose was positively to offer our greatest, as each the RS-GP25 and Marco demonstrated unbelievable pace, and in qualifying, Marco was actually distinctive. The race efficiency was initially affected by a less-than-ideal begin and a few site visitors, however even then, Marco gave his all and maximised our bike’s potential. The excellent efficiency by Raúl and the Trackhouse MotoGP Staff proved this. They did a unbelievable job, securing a front-row begin in qualifying and a podium within the dash. We’re thrilled – each riders have been wonderful – however the weekend isn’t over but. On Sunday, we purpose to complete the job with one other sturdy race.”

Marco Bezzecchi
Davide Brivio – Trackhouse Staff Principal

“After all, we’re so comfortable! That was an ideal race from Raul – he managed it very properly. He clearly had an ideal Qualifying after which a great begin from the primary row. He saved a great tempo however Marco (Bezzecchi) was so sturdy right here, so congratulations for his win. When Marco overtook Raul, he knew that he needed to handle to get to the tip and finally end on the rostrum, which he did in a unbelievable method. It’s nice and I’m so comfortable for Raul – he deserves it after such a tough job in these final months – and for all of the crew, along with our Accomplice, Gulf. It’s a great reward for everyone concerned and we’re very proud that we acquired this nice end result within the Gulf colours – there will probably be many good footage and movies to recollect this second.”

Raul Fernandez and Trackhouse Aprilia
Gino Borsoi – Prima Pramac Yamaha Staff Director

“It has been a really fascinating and constructive weekend thus far for Oliveira, who as soon as once more confirms himself among the many strongest performers in latest races. We‘re very comfortable to complete as soon as extra inside the highest 10, which for us is a superb end result. Tomorrow, along with his using type, I imagine Miguel can repeat this efficiency. As for Miller, ranging from the again by no means makes it simple to get better positions. We‘re getting ready for a tricky race, one that may come all the way down to managing the entrance tire. Let‘s see if we are able to make the distinction. We‘re nonetheless lacking a little bit of straight-line pace, which makes overtaking tough, however on nook pace and dealing with I believe we‘re on par with the others.”

Aki Ajo, Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing Staff Supervisor

“The positives contain Pedro’s excessive and constant efficiency and tempo ranging from yesterday. It was actually promising for the Dash and the race and it was only a disgrace we couldn’t deliver it to the end in the present day. Anyway, it seems good for tomorrow and with the more durable rear tire we would have the ability to struggle for prime positions once more. P10 just isn’t what we or Brad are in search of however, in any case, extra stable work and to complete the race means extra consistency and that’s what we want as a base for enchancment. Sadly Enea’s race was brief however tomorrow we have now one other likelihood tomorrow and, as typical, he could be very sturdy over the longer distance. Hopefully with a great begin and first laps he can deliver the bike larger. For Maverick this observe was extra bodily than we anticipated and likewise the restoration has been slower than we thought so lastly there was a choice to focus extra on restoration off the bike.”

Nicolas Goyon – Pink Bull KTM Tech3 Staff Supervisor

“Troublesome weekend thus far for the entire crew right here in Indonesia. One way or the other, Enea Bastianini is dealing with points with the bike, and he can’t go quick. It appears like we’re again to an identical state of affairs as we have been in firstly of the season… Race tempo appears to be okay, however it’s not possible to make a quick lap, which makes issues harder. The aim was to make use of the dash as an additional session, however sadly, he had a contact with Alex Rins that led to a crash. I actually hope that we are able to discover some options for tomorrow, and see a bit of sunshine. On Maverick Viñales’ facet, we have now determined all collectively to withdraw from the Indonesian Grand Prix. ​Since his return on the bike, we have now tried to hurry up the shoulder restoration, however the final two races have been tremendous tough for him. Mandalika format and its high-speed modifications of instructions are making every thing more durable, he’s unable to go quick and it impacts his confidence on the bike, so we expect stopping right here is the neatest alternative for Maverick to totally give attention to restoration.”

Massimo Meregalli – Monster Vitality Yamaha Staff Director

“We had larger hopes for this Dash. Thus far, Álex particularly had a really constructive weekend. He did a great job qualifying in P4, his finest beginning place of the season. Nevertheless, within the Dash, he was unfortunate to be pushed huge by one other rider on the opening lap from a constructive fifth place. It ended his hopes of battling on the entrance, however he nonetheless confirmed good preventing spirit in the present day. Fabio equally discovered himself on the finish of the pack. He was catching up quick although. It’s a disgrace that he crashed on the ultimate lap, however the principle factor is that he’s okay and that tomorrow we are able to have one other go – hopefully with a bit extra luck on our facet. Finishing 27 laps on this warmth tomorrow will probably be an actual take a look at of endurance for the riders. The crew will work exhausting to assist the riders put together for it and make them really feel as comfy as attainable throughout this survival-of-the-fittest problem.”

Mandalika Dash Race Report

Marco Bezzecchi produced a sensational comeback to win the Tissot Dash at Mandalika, defeating rookie sensation Fermin Aldeguer on the ultimate lap in an exhilarating end that capped an unpredictable afternoon in Indonesia. The Aprilia Racing rider overcame a poor begin and a close to two-second deficit to grab victory after chasing down Aldeguer. Raul Fernandez accomplished a landmark day for Trackhouse Aprilia by claiming his first MotoGP podium.

Mandalika MotoGP Dash 2025

Bezzecchi’s Dash acquired off to a rocky begin from pole as Luca Marini briefly led earlier than working huge, permitting Aldeguer, Fernandez and Pedro Acosta to slide via. Behind them, chaos unfolded when Marc Márquez and Alex Rins made contact at Flip 10, forcing each huge. The Ducati Lenovo rider was later handed a Lengthy Lap Penalty for the incident, which dropped the newly topped World Champion to thirteenth as soon as served on Lap 3.

Mandalika MotoGP Dash 2025

On the entrance, Aldeguer rapidly settled right into a rhythm, main by half a second over Acosta till the KTM rider crashed out of second place at Flip 1. That gave the Spaniard a 1.8-second cushion, however Bezzecchi was coming alive. After dispatching Fernandez for second on Lap 8, the Italian started reeling in Aldeguer with a string of quickest laps, together with a 1:29.638 that slashed the hole to simply half a second.

By the beginning of the ultimate lap, Bezzecchi was on the Ducati’s rear wheel. Flip 10 proved decisive as soon as once more because the Aprilia rider pounced, working barely huge however nonetheless finishing the transfer. Aldeguer retaliated via the closing corners, however Bezzecchi held agency to take a surprising victory, his second Dash win of the season, after probably the most entertaining duels of the yr.

Marco Bezzecchi and Fermin Aldeguer

Fernandez crossed the road third to safe his maiden MotoGP podium and Aprilia’s first double top-three end underneath the Trackhouse banner.

Alex Márquez completed a lonely fourth, extending his benefit for second within the standings, with Joan Mir delivering one other spectacular efficiency for Honda to say fifth. Marc Márquez recovered to sixth after his penalty, aided by Marini’s post-race eight-second tyre-pressure sanction that dropped the HRC rider from sixth out of the factors.

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio introduced each Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff Ducatis house in seventh and eighth, whereas Miguel Oliveira inherited ninth and the ultimate level after Marini’s penalty.

It was a bruising day for final week’s Motegi double-winner Francesco Bagnaia, who may handle solely 14th, virtually half a minute off the win after struggling brake issues all through the race. Even so, Ducati Lenovo Staff sealed the 2025 Groups’ Championship, including one other trophy to an already glittering season.

With Bezzecchi closing in on third general and Aldeguer as soon as once more proving his star credentials, all eyes now flip to Grand Prix Sunday. Can Bezzecchi full the right weekend, or will Aldeguer strike again to say his first full-distance victory? Mandalika is serving up one other basic.

Mandalika MotoGP Dash Race Outcomes

  1. Marco Bezzecchi 🇮🇹 – Aprilia Racing – 19:37.047
  2. Fermin Aldeguer 🇪🇸 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – +0.157
  3. Raul Fernandez 🇪🇸 – Trackhouse MotoGP Staff – +4.062
  4. Alex Marquez 🇪🇸 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – +5.832
  5. Joan Mir 🇪🇸 – Honda HRC Castrol – +8.759
  6. Marc Marquez 🇪🇸 – Ducati Lenovo Staff – +9.772
  7. Franco Morbidelli 🇮🇹 – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff – +11.980
  8. Fabio Di Giannantonio 🇮🇹 – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff – +12.096
  9. Miguel Oliveira 🇵🇹 – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP – +12.988
  10. Brad Binder 🇿🇦 – Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing – +13.312
  11. Jack Miller 🇦🇺 – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP – +15.905
  12. Alex Rins 🇪🇸 – Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff – +16.226
  13. Luca Marini 🇮🇹 – Honda HRC Castrol – +17.621
  14. Francesco Bagnaia 🇮🇹 – Ducati Lenovo Staff – +29.393

Mandalika MotoGP Qualifying Occasions

  1. Marco Bezzecchi 🇮🇹 – Aprilia Racing – 1’28.832
  2. Fermin Aldeguer 🇪🇸 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – +0.398
  3. Raul Fernandez 🇪🇸 – Trackhouse MotoGP Staff – +0.452
  4. Alex Rins 🇪🇸 – Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff – +0.504
  5. Pedro Acosta 🇪🇸 – Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing – +0.511
  6. Luca Marini 🇮🇹 – Honda HRC Castrol – +0.681
  7. Alex Marquez 🇪🇸 – BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP – +0.909
  8. Fabio Quartararo 🇫🇷 – Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff – +0.939
  9. Marc Marquez 🇪🇸 – Ducati Lenovo Staff – +0.941
  10. Miguel Oliveira 🇵🇹 – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP – +1.019
  11. Fabio Di Giannantonio 🇮🇹 – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff – +1.052
  12. Joan Mir 🇪🇸 – Honda HRC Castrol – +1.127
  13. Franco Morbidelli 🇮🇹 – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff – 1’29.718
  14. Jack Miller 🇦🇺 – Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP – 1’29.957
  15. Brad Binder 🇿🇦 – Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing – 1’29.996
  16. Francesco Bagnaia 🇮🇹 – Ducati Lenovo Staff – 1’29.996
  17. Enea Bastianini 🇮🇹 – Pink Bull KTM Tech3 – 1’30.242
  18. Johann Zarco 🇫🇷 – Castrol Honda LCR – 1’30.332
  19. Somkiat Chantra 🇹🇭 – Idemitsu Honda LCR – 1’30.623
  20. Maverick Viñales 🇪🇸 – Pink Bull KTM Tech3 – 1’30.956

MotoGP Championship Standings

  1. Marc Marquez 🇪🇸 Ducati Lenovo Staff 545
  2. Alex Marquez 🇪🇸 BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP 346
  3. Francesco Bagnaia 🇮🇹 Ducati Lenovo Staff 274
  4. Marco Bezzecchi 🇮🇹 Aprilia Racing 254
  5. Franco Morbidelli 🇮🇹 Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff 199
  6. Pedro Acosta 🇪🇸 Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing 195
  7. Fabio Di Giannantonio 🇮🇹 Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff 184
  8. Fermin Aldeguer 🇪🇸 BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP 156
  9. Fabio Quartararo 🇫🇷 Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff 149
  10. Johann Zarco 🇫🇷 Castrol Honda LCR 124
  11. Brad Binder 🇿🇦 Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing 105
  12. Raul Fernandez 🇪🇸 Trackhouse MotoGP Staff 102
  13. Luca Marini 🇮🇹 Honda HRC Castrol 97
  14. Enea Bastianini 🇮🇹 Pink Bull KTM Tech3 89
  15. Joan Mir 🇪🇸 Honda HRC Castrol 77
  16. Maverick Viñales 🇪🇸 Pink Bull KTM Tech3 72
  17. Ai Ogura 🇯🇵 Trackhouse MotoGP Staff 70
  18. Jack Miller 🇦🇺 Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP 58
  19. Alex Rins 🇪🇸 Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff 45
  20. Jorge Martin 🇪🇸 Aprilia Racing 34
  21. Miguel Oliveira 🇵🇹 Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP 27
  22. Pol Espargaro 🇪🇸 Pink Bull KTM Tech3 16
  23. Takaaki Nakagami 🇯🇵 Honda HRC Check Staff 10
  24. Lorenzo Savadori 🇮🇹 Aprilia Racing 8
  25. Augusto Fernandez 🇪🇸 Yamaha Manufacturing facility Racing Staff 8
  26. Somkiat Chantra 🇹🇭 Idemitsu Honda LCR 3
  27. Aleix Espargaro 🇪🇸 Honda HRC Check Staff 0

Moto2

Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Staff) will line up on pole place for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia after delivering a blistering late lap to grab prime spot and a brand new all-time document at Mandalika. The Brazilian’s last effort denied David Alonso (CFMoto Energy Electronics Aspar Staff) his first Moto2 pole, whereas Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) accomplished the entrance row with one other spectacular qualifying show.

Championship chief Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) was compelled to accept fourth, narrowly lacking out on the entrance row after main a lot of the early session. He’ll begin alongside Japan winner Daniel Holgado (CFMoto Energy Electronics Aspar Staff) in fifth and Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing) in sixth, forming a aggressive second row.

Row 3 options Collin Veijer (Pink Bull KTM Ajo), Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Staff) and Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing), all of whom will probably be seeking to make early inroads on race day.

It was one other powerful afternoon for Aron Canet (Fantic Racing), who did not progress from Q1 and finds himself mired exterior the highest 20 as soon as once more.

Senna Agius will begin from twenty second place on the grid, a difficult start line for the gruelling 22-lap race.

Senna Agius

“A fairly disappointing qualifying. We made good progress this morning by way of race tempo and feeling. However in qualifying, I made a mistake within the quick sectors and later, within the last laps, I caught some sluggish riders. That’s what occurs while you’re in Q1. Nonetheless, it’s disappointing to have to begin the race thus far again. However a minimum of we achieved some constructive issues this morning, and I’ll attempt to do my finest tomorrow. Nevertheless it’s positively not the beginning place we deserve. We’re going via a tough time in the mean time.”

With the entrance of the grid stacked with key title contenders, Sunday’s race guarantees to be one other pivotal chapter within the Moto2 championship struggle.

Mandalika Moto2 Qualifying Occasions

  1. Diogo Moreira 🇧🇷 – Italtrans Racing Staff – 1’32.341
  2. David Alonso 🇨🇴 – CFMOTO Energy Electronics Aspar Staff – +0.158
  3. Izan Guevara 🇪🇸 – BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 – +0.175
  4. Manuel Gonzalez 🇪🇸 – LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP – +0.257
  5. Daniel Holgado 🇪🇸 – CFMOTO Energy Electronics Aspar Staff – +0.330
  6. Marcos Ramirez 🇪🇸 – OnlyFans American Racing Staff – +0.344
  7. Collin Veijer 🇳🇱 – Pink Bull KTM Ajo – +0.484
  8. Jake Dixon 🇬🇧 – ELF Marc VDS Racing Staff – +0.568
  9. Barry Baltus 🇧🇪 – Fantic Racing – +0.577
  10. Albert Arenas 🇪🇸 – Italjet Gresini Moto2 – +0.584
  11. Ivan Ortola 🇪🇸 – QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI – +0.596
  12. Tony Arbolino 🇮🇹 – BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 – +0.604
  13. Ayumu Sasaki 🇯🇵 – RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP – +0.658
  14. Celestino Vietti 🇮🇹 – Beta Instruments SpeedRS Staff – +0.702
  15. Zonta van den Goorbergh 🇳🇱 – RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP – +0.731
  16. Alex Escrig 🇪🇸 – KLINT Ahead Manufacturing facility Staff – +0.944
  17. Daniel Muñoz 🇪🇸 – Pink Bull KTM Ajo – +1.111
  18. Filip Salac 🇨🇿 – ELF Marc VDS Racing Staff – +1.138
  19. Adrian Huertas 🇪🇸 – Italtrans Racing Staff – 1’33.149
  20. Joe Roberts 🇺🇸 – OnlyFans American Racing Staff – 1’33.181
  21. Aron Canet 🇪🇸 – Fantic Racing – 1’33.183
  22. Senna Agius 🇦🇺 – LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP – 1’33.210
  23. Darryn Binder 🇿🇦 – Italjet Gresini Moto2 – 1’33.264
  24. Alonso Lopez 🇪🇸 – Beta Instruments SpeedRS Staff – 1’33.386
  25. Mario Aji 🇮🇩 – Idemitsu Honda Staff Asia – 1’33.578
  26. Yuki Kunii 🇯🇵 – Idemitsu Honda Staff Asia – 1’33.709
  27. Unai Orradre 🇪🇸 – QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI – 1’33.897
  28. Jorge Navarro 🇪🇸 – KLINT Ahead Manufacturing facility Staff – 1’34.167

Moto2 Championship Standings

Pos

Rider

Factors

1

M. Gonzalez

238

2

D. Moreira

204

3

A. Canet

189

4

B. Baltus

182

5

J. Dixon

172

6

D. Holgado

153

7

C. Vietti

141

8

A. Arenas

108

9

S. Agius

104

10

D. Öncü

100

11

D. Alonso

97

12

M. Ramirez

96

13

J. Roberts

84

14

F. Salac

82

15

I. Guevara

79

16

A. Lopez

73

17

T. Arbolino

63

18

I. Ortola

58

19

C. Veijer

45

20

D. Muñoz

23

21

Z. Vd Goorbergh

18

22

A. Huertas

16

23

A. Sasaki

15

24

D. Binder

12

25

A. Escrig

10

26

M. Aji

8

27

O. Gutierrez

4

28

S. Garcia

3

29

J. Navarro

3

30

Y. Kunii

0

31

E. Fernandez

0

32

U. Orradre

0

33

N. Atiratphuvapat

0

34

T. Hada

0

35

A. Ferrandez

0

36

M. Pasini

0

37

A. Surra

0


Moto3

Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) produced a surprising late cost to say pole place for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, snatching prime spot within the dying seconds of a usually frantic Moto3 qualifying session. The Spaniard’s last-lap effort noticed him edge out David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Australia’s Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA), who accomplished a fiercely contested entrance row at Mandalika.

Joel Kelso – P3

“I’m actually very comfortable! Ranging from the entrance row is essential on a circuit like this. The crew did an unbelievable job and the bike was good. I felt sturdy and managed to place collectively a great lap on the proper time. Tomorrow will probably be a tricky race, however being up there from the beginning offers us an ideal alternative.”

Mandalika Moto3 Qualifying Occasions
1. Adrian Fernandez 🇪🇸 – Leopard Racing – 1’37.022
2. David Muñoz 🇪🇸 – LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP – +0.099
3. Joel Kelso 🇦🇺 – LEVELUP-MTA – +0.152

Simply behind, Alvaro Carpe (Pink Bull KTM Ajo) and Taiyo Furusato (Honda Staff Asia) impressed to safe fourth and fifth respectively, with Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Staff), who had briefly held provisional pole, shuffled again to sixth because the chequered flag fell.

Championship chief Jose Antonio Rueda (Pink Bull KTM Ajo) will line up ninth, simply forward of his title rival Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) in eleventh. Rueda heads into Sunday’s race 93 factors away from Piqueras and will probably be topped 2025 Moto3 World Champion if he extends that margin to 100 or extra by the tip of the Grand Prix.

Jacob Roulstone labored along with his crew in a single day to attempt to refine his setup and work in direction of the leaders.  Arriving at Q1 with the arrogance of a stable final free apply, Roulstone was in a position to put it collectively to journey a stable 1’38.259 to take the third spot of the session and head subsequent to Q2. Jacob’s finest run 1 was a 1’37.737, which he additional improved to a 1’37.710 simply earlier than the checkered flag, which put him thirteenth.

Jacob Roulstone – P13

“First rate day right here! I modified my using type in FP2, though I suffered a bit with prime pace. Anyway, I felt good with the tempo, alone, and I acquired a good Q1. Then in Q2, I couldn’t string a correct lap all collectively sadly, however I felt sturdy. I’ve a great feeling for tomorrow’s race, I imagine that I can make a great begin and a few good overtakes, so let’s preserve constructing ahead.”

With the title on the road, native warmth rising, and the highest six lined by lower than two-tenths, the stage is ready for an additional unpredictable and all-action Moto3 showdown in Lombok.

Mandalika Moto3 Qualifying Occasions

  1. Adrian Fernandez 🇪🇸 – Leopard Racing – 1’37.022
  2. David Muñoz 🇪🇸 – LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP – +0.099
  3. Joel Kelso 🇦🇺 – LEVELUP-MTA – +0.152
  4. Alvaro Carpe 🇪🇸 – Pink Bull KTM Ajo – +0.159
  5. Taiyo Furusato 🇯🇵 – Honda Staff Asia – +0.218
  6. Maximo Quiles 🇪🇸 – CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Staff – +0.341
  7. David Almansa 🇪🇸 – Leopard Racing – +0.361
  8. Luca Lunetta 🇮🇹 – SIC58 Squadra Corse – +0.488
  9. Jose Antonio Rueda 🇪🇸 – Pink Bull KTM Ajo – +0.525
  10. Guido Pini 🇮🇹 – LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP – +0.555
  11. Angel Piqueras 🇪🇸 – FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI – +0.622
  12. Dennis Foggia 🇮🇹 – CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Staff – +0.685
  13. Jacob Roulstone 🇦🇺 – Pink Bull KTM Tech3 – +0.688
  14. Ryusei Yamanaka 🇯🇵 – FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI – +0.738
  15. Scott Ogden 🇬🇧 – CIP Inexperienced Energy – +0.943
  16. Matteo Bertelle 🇮🇹 – LEVELUP-MTA – +1.271
  17. Stefano Nepa 🇮🇹 – SIC58 Squadra Corse – +1.386
  18. Ruche Moodley 🇿🇦 – DENSSI Racing – BOE – +1.486
  19. Eddie O’Shea 🇬🇧 – GRYD – Mlav Racing – 1’38.574
  20. Riccardo Rossi 🇮🇹 – Rivacold Snipers Staff – 1’38.722
  21. Marco Morelli 🇦🇷 – GRYD – Mlav Racing – 1’38.741
  22. Noah Dettwiler 🇨🇭 – CIP Inexperienced Energy – 1’39.180
  23. Cormac Buchanan 🇳🇿 – DENSSI Racing – BOE – 1’39.208
  24. Zen Mitani 🇯🇵 – Rivacold Snipers Staff – 1’39.215
  25. Arbi Aditama 🇮🇩 – Honda Staff Asia – 1’39.947

Moto3 Championship Standings

Pos

Rider

Factors

1

J. Rueda

315

2

A. Piqueras

222

3

M. Quiles

204

4

D. Muñoz

197

5

A. Carpe

157

6

J. Kelso

153

7

A. Fernandez

127

8

V. Perrone

121

9

R. Yamanaka

115

10

T. Furusato

107

11

D. Almansa

103

12

D. Foggia

90

13

G. Pini

77

14

L. Lunetta

75

15

J. Roulstone

50

16

M. Bertelle

44

17

S. Ogden

43

18

S. Nepa

38

19

C. Buchanan

27

20

R. Rossi

24

21

N. Carraro

24

22

M. Uriarte

22

23

A. Cruces

13

24

R. Moodley

11

25

V. Perez

7

26

J. Esteban

7

27

M. Morelli

3

28

C. O’Gorman

3

29

T. Buasri

1

30

N. Dettwiler

0

31

E. O’Shea

0

32

J. Rosenthaler

0

33

L. Phommara

0

34

L. Abruzzo

0

35

A. Aditama

0

36

M. Cook dinner

0


2025 MotoGP Calendar

GP Date Location
1 Mar-02 Thai GP, Chang
2 Mar-16 Argentina GP, Termas De Rio Hondo
3 Mar-30 Americas GP, COTA
4 Apr-13 Qatar GP, Lusail
5 Apr-27 Spanish GP, Jerez
6 Might-11 French GP, Le Mans
7 Might-25 British GP, Silverstone
8 Jun-08 Aragon GP, Aragon
9 Jun-22 Italian GP, Mugello
10 Jun-29 Dutch GP, Assen
11 Jul-13 German GP, Sachsenring
12 Jul-20 Czech GP, Brno
13 Aug-17 Austrian GP, Spielberg
14 Aug-24 Hungarian GP, Balaton Park
15 Sep-07 Catalan GP, Catalunya
16 Sep-14 San Marino GP, Misano
17 Sep-28 Japanese GP, Motegi
18 Oct-05 Indonesian GP, Mandalika
19 Oct-19 Australian GP, Phillip Island
20 Oct-26 Malayasian GP, Sepang
21 Nov-09 Portuguese GP, Portimao
22 Nov-16 Valencia GP, Valencia

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