Fernandez Claims Mandalika MotoGP Pole as Marquez Pressures Martin

Raul Fernandez amankan pole perdana MotoGP Mandalika, sementara Jorge Martin dan Marc Marquez bersaing ketat di baris kedua.

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Fernandez Claims Mandalika MotoGP Pole as Marquez Pressures Martin

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MotoGP grid line-up at Mandalika. © Gold and Goose

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The roar of prototype machines echoed across the circuit as the grid for the afternoon Sprint took shape in dramatic fashion. Raul Fernandez captured his career-first premier class pole position after converting his stunning Friday practice pace into an extraordinary qualifying performance at the Mandalika venue. The Trackhouse star mastered the challenging asphalt to edge out factory Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi in a thrilling qualifying showdown.

Behind the front-row lockout, a notable surprise emerged further down the order as Fabio di Giannantonio outpaced expectations to become the top Ducati representative on the grid. While the factory machines pushed to their absolute limits, the battle for supremacy at the front intensified under the blazing Indonesian sun, setting the stage for an explosive 13-lap dash to the first corner.

All eyes remained fixed on the intense championship rivalry unfolding on row two. Title contenders Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin found themselves locked together on the second row, with the defending champion engaging in subtle mind games by following Martin closely during their final flying runs. With Martin holding a razor-thin two-point lead in the standings, every corner of the upcoming Sprint carries massive championship implications.

Raul Fernandez Claims Maiden MotoGP Pole Position at Mandalika

Amidst the high-pressure atmosphere, defending Mandalika Grand Prix winner Fermin Aldeguer fought through multiple crashes to salvage a commendable sixth place on the grid. Behind them, a fierce pack featuring Ai Ogura, Alex Marquez, and Pedro Acosta solidified row three, while Francesco Bagnaia, Franco Morbidelli, and Fabio Quartararo rounded out the Q2 participants.

Dilansir dari Crash.net, the qualifying grid also witnessed resilient comebacks as Toprak Razgatlioglu battled through a dislocated right shoulder from final practice to claim 19th, while HRC stand-in Aleix Espargaro prepares to start his first grand prix weekend of the year from 22nd. The stage is officially set for a high-stakes 13-lap Sprint race.

MOTOGP INDONESIA 2026 SESI: Q2

POS	RIDER / TEAM	TIME / GAP
1	Raul FernandezSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team	1:28.852s Spanyol
2	Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing	+0.109s Italia
3	Fabio Di GiannantonioPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team	+0.196s Italia
4	Marc MarquezDucati Lenovo Team	+0.266s Spanyol
5	Jorge MartinAprilia Racing	+0.300s Spanyol
6	Fermin AldeguerBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP	+0.380s Spanyol
7	Ai OguraSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team	+0.427s Jepang
8	Alex MarquezBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP	+0.534s Spanyol
9	Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM Factory Racing	+0.556s Spanyol
10	Francesco BagnaiaDucati Lenovo Team	+0.934s Italia
11	Franco MorbidelliPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team	+0.938s Italia
12	Fabio QuartararoMonster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team	+0.985s Prancis