Marquez Meets Prabowo at Palace Ahead of 2025 Mandalika MotoGP

MotoGP, Sportrik Media - Marc Marquez of Ducati Corse arrived in Jakarta and met President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), ahead of the MotoGP Mandalika 2025 series. The meeting, attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir and young Indonesian riders Mario Suryo Aji and Veda Ega Pratama, highlights national support for the event at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit.

Historic Palace Visit

Marquez arrived at the Palace around 4:30 PM WIB and departed at 5:33 PM WIB. This visit marks a special moment for Marc Marquez, fresh off his 2025 MotoGP world title win at the Japanese Grand Prix three days prior. Accompanied by Erick Thohir, the encounter underscores Indonesia's commitment to MotoGP Mandalika, a flagship national sporting event since its inception.

Warm Welcome from Marquez

Post-meeting, Marquez expressed delight in returning to Indonesia. "Hello everyone. I'm very happy to be back in Indonesia after becoming world champion three days ago," he said. He noted Mandalika as his first Grand Prix post-title, hoping to savor the fans' energy. "This will be the first GP, the first circuit after becoming champion. And I'll try to enjoy it. I know we have many fans here. And this is the best circuit and the best country to enjoy it. So let's see if we can enjoy the Mandalika GP," he added.

Schedule and Marquez's Mandalika History

The 2025 Mandalika MotoGP runs October 3-5, with free practice on Friday, qualifying and sprint race on Saturday, and main race on Sunday. For Marquez, it's his third appearance; previous editions ended in DNFs. Now, with the title secured, he can race relaxed with Ducati, though podium hunger persists. Sportrik analysis predicts an exciting race, with Marquez eyeing his first Mandalika win amid his dominant season.

Impact on Indonesian MotoGP

This meeting is more than symbolic—it boosts MotoGP's popularity in Indonesia. With Erick Thohir's backing and local talents like Mario Suryo Aji and Veda Ega Pratama, Mandalika could shine globally. Sportrik believes Marquez's champion presence will heighten excitement, making this weekend unforgettable for Indonesian MotoGP fans.