News Summary
- Raúl Fernández, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín lead the 10 riders who qualified directly for Q2 at the Indonesian GP.
- Marc Márquez secured fifth place, while Francesco Bagnaia claimed the final automatic qualifying position.
- Diogo Moreira finished 19th and must compete in Q1 alongside 11 other riders.
Francesco Bagnaia secured the 10th and final automatic place in Q2 for the Indonesian MotoGP Grand Prix, while Aprilia dominated Friday’s Practice session at Mandalika with Raúl Fernández, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín occupying the top three positions.
Fernández set a new circuit record of 1:28.725, finishing 0.219s ahead of Bezzecchi and 0.481s ahead of Martín. Pedro Acosta placed fourth for KTM, while Marc Márquez finished fifth, ensuring that both championship leaders advance directly to Saturday’s decisive qualifying session.
The top 10 from Friday’s Practice automatically qualify for Q2. The remaining 12 riders must contest Q1, with only the two fastest progressing to the final session that determines the front four rows of the starting grid.
Which riders qualified directly for Q2 at Mandalika?
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. FERNÁNDEZ | Trackhouse Aprilia | 1:28.725 | — |
| 2 | M. BEZZECCHI | Aprilia | 1:28.944 | +0.219 |
| 3 | J. MARTÍN | Aprilia | 1:29.206 | +0.481 |
| 4 | P. ACOSTA | KTM | 1:29.394 | +0.669 |
| 5 | M. MÁRQUEZ | Ducati | 1:29.426 | +0.701 |
| 6 | F. DI GIANNANTONIO | VR46 Ducati | 1:29.430 | +0.705 |
| 7 | F. QUARTARARO | Yamaha | 1:29.558 | +0.833 |
| 8 | Á. MÁRQUEZ | Gresini Ducati | 1:29.572 | +0.847 |
| 9 | F. MORBIDELLI | VR46 Ducati | 1:29.693 | +0.968 |
| 10 | F. BAGNAIA | Ducati | 1:29.786 | +1.061 |
All 10 riders advance directly to Q2, where they will be joined by the two fastest competitors from Q1.
Which riders must compete in Q1?
| Practice pos. | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Á. RINS | Yamaha | 1:29.876 |
| 12 | J. MILLER | Pramac Yamaha | 1:29.883 |
| 13 | A. OGURA | Trackhouse Aprilia | 1:29.954 |
| 14 | L. MARINI | Honda | 1:30.037 |
| 15 | F. ALDEGUER | Gresini Ducati | 1:30.151 |
| 16 | T. RAZGATLIOGLU | Pramac Yamaha | 1:30.152 |
| 17 | B. BINDER | KTM | 1:30.247 |
| 18 | J. ZARCO | LCR Honda | 1:30.314 |
| 19 | D. MOREIRA | LCR Honda | 1:30.401 |
| 20 | M. VIÑALES | Tech3 KTM | 1:30.666 |
| 21 | E. BASTIANINI | Tech3 KTM | 1:30.668 |
| 22 | A. ESPARGARÓ | Honda | 1:31.355 |
Moreira faces a particularly difficult route into Q2 after suffering crashes during both Friday sessions. The Brazilian finished 1.676s behind Fernández, while Honda teammate Johann Zarco and factory rider Luca Marini also missed automatic qualification.
The Q1 field includes established race winners such as Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini, as well as Brad Binder and 2025 Indonesian GP winner Fermín Aldeguer.
Martín and Márquez avoid Q1 as title fight intensifies
Both championship contenders secured direct access to Q2, avoiding the risk of elimination in Saturday’s opening qualifying session.
Martín leads the championship by just two points, 333 to 331, and finished Friday’s Practice 0.220s ahead of Márquez. The Aprilia rider also benefited from a particularly strong session for his manufacturer, with Fernández and Bezzecchi setting the two fastest times.
As GRANDE PRÊMIO reported in its complete Practice coverage, the three Aprilias finished ahead of the Ducati rider, reinforcing expectations that Mandalika could be one of the more difficult circuits remaining in his championship campaign.
Bagnaia, meanwhile, avoided Q1 by just 0.090s over Álex Rins, giving Ducati another rider in the final qualifying session.
What time is Indonesian MotoGP qualifying?
Qualifying takes place on Saturday, October 10, beginning with Q1 at 10:50 local time in Mandalika. Q2 follows at 11:15.
| Country / region | Q1 | Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia — Mandalika (WITA) | 10:50 Saturday | 11:15 Saturday |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 03:50 Saturday | 04:15 Saturday |
| US / Canada (ET) | 22:50 Friday | 23:15 Friday |
| India (IST) | 08:20 Saturday | 08:45 Saturday |
| Australia — Sydney (AEDT) | 13:50 Saturday | 14:15 Saturday |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 15:50 Saturday | 16:15 Saturday |
The same qualifying results determine the starting grids for both Saturday’s sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix.
The complete Indonesian MotoGP schedule, including qualifying and broadcast information is available in GRANDE PRÊMIO‘s weekend guide. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides full coverage of the MotoGP championship.
MotoGP today: FAQ
Who was fastest in Indonesian MotoGP Practice at Mandalika?
Raúl Fernández topped Friday’s Practice with a new Mandalika lap record of 1:28.725, leading an Aprilia 1-2-3 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín. Marc Márquez finished fifth, 0.220s behind championship rival Martín. All four qualified directly for Q2.
Can Marc Márquez take the MotoGP championship lead in Saturday’s sprint?
Yes. Márquez trails Jorge Martín by just two points, 331 to 333. The Ducati rider can move ahead by scoring at least three more points than Martín during Saturday’s sprint. A Márquez victory would guarantee the championship lead regardless of Martín’s result.
What time is Indonesian MotoGP qualifying and the sprint on Saturday?
Qualifying begins at 10:50 local time on Saturday, October 10, equivalent to 03:50 BST in the UK and 22:50 EDT on Friday in the United States and Canada. The sprint starts at 15:00 local time, equivalent to 08:00 BST and 03:00 EDT on Saturday.
