MotoGP Indonesian GP: Fernandez Claims Pole, Marquez Outqualifies Martin
Raul Fernandez earned his first MotoGP pole, while Marc Marquez used a tactical tow to beat Jorge Martin and start fourth.
- On Saturday, Raul Fernandez secured his first MotoGP pole position at Mandalika, holding off fellow Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi by 0.1 seconds to claim the top spot on the grid.
- During qualifying, Marc Marquez followed title rival Jorge Martin throughout the session, eventually qualifying fourth on his Ducati and relegating Martin to fifth as both riders improved their times.
- Fabio di Giannantonio emerged as the top Ducati rider, while defending winner Fermin Aldeguer secured row two despite crashing. Ai Ogura, Alex Marquez, and Pedro Acosta form the third row.
- Pramac rider Toprak Razgatlioglu qualified 19th after returning from a dislocated shoulder in final practice. Fabio Quartararo finished last, starting behind Pecco Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli.
- The 13-lap Mandalika Sprint race starts at three p.m. today, with Martin holding a two-point championship lead over Marquez as the title fight intensifies in Indonesia.
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Raul Fernandez won the qualifying for the Indonesian GP in the premier class. The Spaniard will start from first place in the race and sprint, and next to him on the front row will be Italians Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), who is 0.109 seconds behind, and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). Spaniards Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) were thus left without a place on the front row. The…
Raúl Fernández rewrites his name in the history of MotoGP. He already did it in Silverstone as winner of a long race, and now he does it by getting the first pole of his career in the category queen. Madrid was the fastest in the ranking (1:28,852) and will start from the first position ... Continue reading "Raúl Fernández premieres in pole in MotoGP and Márquez will come out in front of Martín"
Raul Fernandez secured pole position for the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP after setting the fastest time in qualifying at the Mandalika Circuit in Indonesia.
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