Bezzecchi wins as Martin retakes championship lead
Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin reclaimed the lead in the 2026 MotoGP world championship standings. Reigning champion Marc Marquez finished sixth, falling behind Martin in the overall points race.
Why it matters
The shift in championship standings with only five races remaining significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship.
Italian Bezzecchi made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernandez with nine laps to go at a sweltering Mandalika International Circuit.
Fernandez finished second ahead of compatriot Martin, with the Spanish duo locking out the podium for Italian manufacturer Aprilia.
Ducati's reigning seven-time world champion Marquez finished sixth, losing the championship lead he had taken for the first time this season by winning Saturday's sprint race.
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