The MotoGP Asian leg shifts gear to the island of Lombok as the championship prepares for the Indonesian Grand Prix from October 9 to 11. The Mandalika International Street Circuit stands ready to host the premier class for another chapter of high-stakes racing action.
All eyes will inevitably be locked on Marc Marquez as the Spaniard attempts to banish his wretched streak of bad luck at the venue. Across four previous appearances in main races at Mandalika, the multiple world champion has failed to see the checkered flag on every single occasion, ranging from a horrific warm-up crash in 2022 to a race-ending collision with Marco Bezzecchi last year.
Beyond the individual struggles, Mandalika has regularly proven to be an unforgiving hunting ground where sheer survival is an achievement in itself. Statistics from previous editions highlight a massive attrition rate, most notably in 2024 when a chaotic opening lap and mechanical failures reduced the finishing pack to just 12 riders.
On a more triumphant note, Diogo Moreira holds a unique place in the history books as the only rider to claim multiple grand prix victories on Indonesian soil. The Brazilian star secured a breakthrough Moto3 win at Mandalika in 2023 before returning to conquer the Moto2 class two years later.
Meanwhile, the weekend marks a significant milestone for Toprak Razgatlioglu, who arrives at the Indonesian venue for the first time as a premier class rider. The circuit holds profound historical significance for the Turkish ace, having sealed his maiden WorldSBK world championship title there back in November 2021.
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