Welcome to Auto India Daily’s Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE coverage from the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. The 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix weekend continues with Saturday’s Sprint Race, where MotoGP riders will battle for crucial championship points and a strong result ahead of Sunday’s main race.
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With the Sprint format leaving little room for mistakes, the opening lap, overtaking moves and tyre management could prove decisive. Riders will need to make the most of every opportunity on Mandalika’s challenging layout, where a strong start can make a major difference to the final result.
In this Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE blog, we’ll bring you live updates, key race incidents, changes in rider positions and the confirmed finishing order as the action unfolds. All updates will carry with timestamps, so the fans can follow the Sprint as it happens.
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Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE Updates
13:00 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Marc Marquez Wins as Jorge Martin Finishes Fourth
Marc Marquez has won the 2026 Indonesian MotoGP Sprint at Mandalika after a dramatic 13-lap race, with Ai Ogura finishing second and Fabio Di Giannantonio completing the podium. Marquez beat Ogura by 0.509 seconds, while Di Giannantonio crossed the line just 0.835 seconds behind the winner.
Jorge Martin had looked strong earlier in the Sprint but a late mistake dropped him to fourth, finishing 1.947 seconds behind Marquez. The victory also puts Marquez at the top of the MotoGP world championship standings, according to the live race coverage.
2026 Indonesian MotoGP Sprint — Final Results
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo | 13 laps |
| 2 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Aprilia | +0.509s |
| 3 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina VR46 Ducati | +0.835s |
| 4 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | +1.947s |
| 5 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Ducati | +3.410s |
| 6 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM | +5.478s |
| 7 | Fermin Aldeguer | BK8 Gresini Ducati | +7.036s |
| 8 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo | +10.039s |
| 9 | Fabio Quartararo | Monster Yamaha | +10.248s |
| 10 | Alex Rins | Monster Yamaha | +13.288s |
| 11 | Enea Bastianini | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | +16.834s |
| 12 | Johann Zarco | Castrol Honda LCR | +17.646s |
| 13 | Jack Miller | Pramac Yamaha | +18.285s |
| 14 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina VR46 Ducati | +18.956s |
| 15 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol | +19.227s |
| 16 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM | +19.293s |
| 17 | Diogo Moreira | Pro Honda LCR | +19.562s |
| 18 | Maverick Viñales | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | +23.472s |
| 19 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | Pramac Yamaha | +23.834s |
| 20 | Aleix Espargaro | Honda HRC Castrol | +38.336s |
| DNF | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | Retired |
| DNF | Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse Aprilia | Retired |
12:58 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Marc Marquez Wins as Martin Drops to Fourth
Marc Marquez has won the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint and taken the lead in the world championship standings. Ai Ogura finished second, while Fabio Di Giannantonio secured third place.
Jorge Martin’s victory challenge unravelled with just two laps remaining when he ran wide and dropped to fourth. Replays later showed Martin losing the rear of his bike, narrowly avoiding a crash in a costly late mistake.
12:50 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Marquez Closes In as Acosta Gets Long-Lap Penalty
The battle for the lead is heating up with four laps remaining. Marc Marquez is now just 0.166 seconds ahead of Jorge Martin, setting up a potential fight for victory in the closing stages.
Pedro Acosta has also been handed a long-lap penalty for exceeding track limits. Meanwhile, if the positions remain unchanged, Marquez would take the MotoGP championship lead for the first time this year.
12:45 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Martin Leads Marquez by 1.672 Seconds at Halfway
Jorge Martin continues to control the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint at the halfway stage, leading Marc Marquez by 1.672 seconds. Ai Ogura holds third place, with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pedro Acosta completing the top five.
Francesco Bagnaia is eighth, more than nine seconds behind the leader, while Fabio Quartararo sits ninth. With the Sprint still underway, Martin will look to maintain his advantage over the remaining laps.
Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE — Halfway Classification
| Pos. | Rider | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | Leader |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | +1.672s |
| 3 | Ai Ogura | +2.708s |
| 4 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | +3.107s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | +3.522s |
| 6 | Alex Marquez | +4.795s |
| 7 | Fermin Aldeguer | +5.977s |
| 8 | Francesco Bagnaia | +9.155s |
| 9 | Fabio Quartararo | +9.819s |
| 10 | Brad Binder | +11.490s |
| 11 | Alex Rins | +12.097s |
| 12 | Luca Marini | +12.253s |
| 13 | Jack Miller | +12.470s |
| 14 | Enea Bastianini | +12.587s |
| 15 | Diogo Moreira | +13.181s |
| 16 | Johann Zarco | +13.343s |
| 17 | Franco Morbidelli | +13.612s |
| 18 | Maverick Viñales | +14.196s |
| 19 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | +18.614s |
| 20 | Aleix Espargaro | +23.594s |
12:41 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Jorge Martin Stretches Lead to 1.6 Seconds
Jorge Martin is building a commanding advantage in the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint. On Lap 5 of 13, Martin leads Marc Marquez by 1.6 seconds, with Ai Ogura running third, followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pedro Acosta.
Meanwhile, Trackhouse Aprilia team principal Davide Brivio has described Martin and Marquez’s Turn 1 moves as “too aggressive”, according to MotoGP reporter Jack Appleyard.
12:38 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Jorge Martin Leads After Lap 1
| Pos. | Rider | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | Leader |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | +0.142s |
| 3 | Ai Ogura | +1.370s |
| 4 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | +1.471s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | +2.322s |
| 6 | Fermin Aldeguer | +2.572s |
| 7 | Alex Marquez | +2.730s |
| 8 | Francesco Bagnaia | +3.262s |
| 9 | Luca Marini | +3.740s |
| 10 | Fabio Quartararo | +4.021s |
| 11 | Brad Binder | +4.429s |
| 12 | Diogo Moreira | +4.742s |
| 13 | Jack Miller | +4.839s |
| 14 | Alex Rins | +4.997s |
| 15 | Franco Morbidelli | +5.219s |
| 16 | Enea Bastianini | +5.312s |
| 17 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | +5.451s |
| 18 | Maverick Viñales | +5.681s |
| 19 | Johann Zarco | +5.837s |
| 20 | Aleix Espargaro | +7.186s |
| 21 | Marco Bezzecchi | +1 lap |
| 22 | Raul Fernandez | +1 lap |
12:36 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi Crash Out at Turn 1
Drama strikes at the start of the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint! Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi, who started from the front row in first and second place respectively, are both out at Turn 1.
The grid has cleared, and the warm-up lap was about to begin as the incident unfolded. Their early exits have dramatically changed the opening phase of the Sprint.
12:31 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Ducati Worried About Martin-Marquez Battle
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi expects Jorge Martin to push hard from the opening corner as he looks to get ahead of Marc Marquez. However, Tardozzi is concerned that both riders will be determined to beat each other to the front.
“Safety first, and I hope nothing happens,” Tardozzi said, highlighting Ducati’s concern over a potential clash between the two rivals during the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint.
12:22 — Mandalika MotoGP Sprint LIVE: Riders Choose Their Tyres
Riders are lining up on the grid in the afternoon heat ahead of the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint. Almost the entire field has opted for soft tyres at both the front and rear, while Johann Zarco is using a medium rear tyre.
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