MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 teams are heading to the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit this weekend for Round 17 of the 2026 FIM MotoGP World Championship. Following the Japanese round, the paddock continues its overseas campaign from October 9-11 at the 2.67-mile (4.30-kilometer) circuit in Lombok, Indonesia. As the second round of the overseas races gets underway, the championship battle continues to intensify, with every point becoming increasingly important. Below, find the latest team press releases ahead of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing renews its challenge at the Indonesian GP.
Just a few days after the Motegi race, Aprilia Racing returns to action for the season’s seventeenth GP, held at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit.
Jorge Martín arrives in Indonesia after a standout weekend at Motegi, where he set a new all-time lap record to claim pole position, secured a Sprint podium, and finished second in the Grand Prix. The Spanish rider comes to Mandalika leading the championship with 333 points, looking to build on his strong results from the last two Grands Prix.
Marco Bezzecchi comes to the Indonesian GP intent on confirming his competitiveness aboard the RS-GP26 and fighting for top positions, following a solid weekend in Japan where he finished sixth in the Sprint and took a podium in the Grand Prix.
Opened in 2021, the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit features a mix of fast corners, rapid changes of direction, and heavy braking zones. The 4.3 km track runs clockwise and consists of 17 corners: 11 right-handers and six left-handers.
Jorge Martin: “We leave Japan very satisfied, from a circuit that in the past hadn’t been among Aprilia’s best. The team did an exceptional job, and the double podium is an even greater testament to everyone’s commitment. Now we head to Indonesia, to a circuit where I’ve always felt good. However, the championship is still very tight, so we have to keep going this way, working together and improving day by day. See you in Mandalika!”
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m happy to be racing here in Indonesia. Mandalika is a track I really like. We come here off the back of a good race in Japan, so we’ll try to carry on with our work and keep improving. Our aim is to try to be competitive in every session on track.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Aleix Espargaro Joins Luca Marini for Indonesian GP. Luca Marini returns to happy hunting grounds in Indonesia, joined this weekend by Honda HRC Development Rider Aleix Espargaro.
Jumping straight on a flight from Tokyo to Lombok, Indonesia, the Honda HRC Castrol team wasted no time in arriving for round 17 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The 4.3 kilometres of the Mandalika International Circuit present an intense physical challenge due to the demanding layout and often extreme weather conditions the weekend can produce. Indonesia always offers the warmest of welcomes with millions of Honda fans throughout the country and the Honda RC213V having traditionally shown strong pace in Lombok.
Some of Luca Marini’s best moments as an official Honda rider have come in Indonesia including a fighting fifth there in 2025 – his equal best result on the Honda RC213V to date. Showing strong potential already in other Grands Prix such as Hungary and San Marino this season, the #10 has the cards in hand necessary to put together a competitive weekend and prime himself to make the most of any opportunities which arise. As ever, the weather will be a key factor during the whole weekend and both rider and team must remain ready to adapt. Attacking from the first moment on Friday and earning direct passage into Q2 will be the first crucial objective of the weekend.
Joining Marini inside the Honda HRC Castrol garage for the Indonesian Grand Prix will be Honda HRC Development Rider Aleix Espargaro as Joan Mir continues his recovery at home. Espargaro is no stranger to Lombok, but will need to get up to speed quickly after his early year injury has limited his time on the Honda this season. The objective for the weekend will be for Espargaro to reacquaint himself with the Honda RC213V before refocusing his attentions on development work behind the scenes.
Luca Marini: “I’m looking forward to this weekend as Mandalika is a circuit I really enjoy and the last two years it has been a really strong track for us. It will be important to work in the correct way and avoid some of the mistakes we made last week in Motegi, the team and I have shown that we are always able to improve over the course of the weekend so I am confident that if we are strong on Friday we can put something together. Indonesia is also a really special country when you’re a Honda rider and it’s great to see all the Honda fans there – Satu Hati!”
Aleix Espargaro: “Of course it is always a great honour to join the factory Honda team in MotoGP and I want to say thank you to them for trusting me to ride while Joan and Taka recover. After the crash at the start of the year and my injury, I have not had as much time on the bike as I would like and we travel to Mandalika with realistic expectations as I’ve had only a small numbers of laps and it’s a really physical track before we even speak about the weather. Let’s understand how we can best help the team and Honda this weekend and focus on that.”
More, from a press release issued by Ducati:
“Halo Indonesia!”: the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives at Mandalika for Round 17 of the 2026 season.
The MotoGP paddock continues its flyaway tour, stopping in Indonesia for the seventeenth round of the 2026 season. A track where Ducati has left its mark with three overall victories: from Pecco Bagnaia’s triumph in 2023, to Jorge Martín’s success in 2024, through to Fermín Aldeguer’s victory in 2025. Last year’s edition was not particularly lucky for the factory team: Marc Márquez was involved in a crash, while Pecco Bagnaia crashed on lap 8 following a tough weekend. Nevertheless, Fermín Aldeguer’s victory and Álex Márquez’s third place confirmed the high competitiveness of the Desmosedici GP at this circuit.
Marc Márquez arrives in Indonesia second in the general standings, just two points off the leader, following a flawless weekend in Motegi. Marc took the maximum tally of 37 points, winning both the Sprint and Sunday’s main race. Determined as ever, Francesco Bagnaia continues to work closely with the Team to regain competitiveness and consistency. Pecco approaches the Indonesian weekend focused on making a step forward and fighting back at the front.
Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team): “The Japanese GP went well: we were competitive throughout and fought for the win with everything we had. Ever since Aragon, my feeling on the bike has been consistently good, which gives us confidence. On paper, Indonesia hasn’t historically been my best track, and in the past, I’ve never managed to finish the main race; irony aside, the main objective with the Team is precisely to reverse that trend and put together a strong weekend”.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team): “At Motegi, we managed to bring home more solid points, though I have to admit I struggled a lot with my riding. Historically, I’ve been fast and successful at this track, even if we suffered a lot last year. The goal is to keep working with the Team to recover the best feeling and return to fighting for the positions that matter”.
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Move On to Mandalika.
Following the Japanese Grand Prix, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins now turn their attention to Indonesia and Round 17 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Mandalika International Circuit offers a unique challenge and setting, with its fast-flowing corners, tropical surroundings, and enthusiastic local support creating a special race-weekend atmosphere.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins have travelled from Japan to Indonesia for Round 17 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Mandalika International Circuit is a favourite among riders thanks to its unique seaside setting, flowing layout, and the incredible enthusiasm of the Indonesian fans.
Quartararo arrives in Mandalika looking forward to one of the most vibrant events on the calendar. He has fond memories of racing in Indonesia, having secured second place there in 2022 and third place in 2023. After showing promising pace at Motegi, the Frenchman is keen to build on the work and continue moving forward this weekend. Quartararo currently sits 15th in the championship standings.
Rins, together with the rest of the team, received a warm welcome upon arriving in Indonesia and he is eager to get back on track. The Spaniard enjoys the character of the Mandalika circuit, where his best MotoGP result is a fifth place achieved in 2022. Following a challenging race in Japan, he is focused on making further progress this weekend. Rins is currently 20th in the championship classification.
The 4.31 km Mandalika International Circuit, located on Lombok Island, is surrounded by stunning tropical scenery. Since joining the MotoGP calendar in 2022, it has produced several memorable races and quickly became a fan and rider favourite. Although the longest straight measures just 732m, the circuit still delivers plenty of thrills thanks to its flowing layout of 11 right-hand and six left-hand corners, creating multiple overtaking opportunities throughout the lap.
The Grand Prix of Indonesia is held in the GMT+8 time zone. FP1 takes place on Friday from 10:45-11:30 local track time, followed by Practice from 15:00-16:00. On Saturday, FP2 is scheduled for 10:10-10:40, with Qualifying running from 10:50-11:30. The 13-lap Sprint starts at 15:00. Sunday’s schedule includes Warm Up from 10:40-10:50 before the 27-lap Grand Prix begins at 15:00.
Fabio Quartararo: “I’m happy to be back in Indonesia. The fans here always make this GP special, and the atmosphere is something that every rider enjoys. Mandalika is a fun track to ride because it has a good flow, and in the past I have had some nice results here. We saw some positive signs in Japan, especially regarding our pace, so let’s see if we can carry that momentum into this weekend.”
Alex Rins:“The weekend in Japan didn’t give us the outcome we wanted, but we leave that behind us now. Mandalika is one of the races that I always look forward to. The track is quite unique and the location is amazing. Track and weather conditions can be changeable here, so let’s see what happens. Either way, I’m excited to spend time with the Indonesian fans and give them a good show.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director: “After Motegi, we get back to work in Mandalika, which presents a completely different challenge in terms of layout. Indonesia is always a special round because of the incredible passion of the fans. Their support creates a fantastic atmosphere, and we’re looking forward to getting started and seeing what we can achieve over the course of the weekend.”
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads to Mandalika determined to turn the page.
Just a few days after the Japanese Grand Prix, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP returns to action at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, aiming to put the difficulties of the recent races behind it and get back to fighting for the positions the team and riders are capable of.
Just a few days after the Japanese Grand Prix, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads straight to Indonesia for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The team arrives at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit determined to leave the disappointing results of the recent races behind and immediately return to fighting for positions more in line with the potential of the riders, the team and the YZR-M1.
Mandalika joined the MotoGP calendar in 2022, following its international debut with the WorldSBK championship in 2021. The 4.3-kilometre circuit features 17 corners, with 11 right-handers and six left-handers, combining a long main straight with a technical and flowing sequence of corners. The characteristics of the track, together with the hot and often demanding conditions in Lombok, make tyre management, braking and traction key elements throughout the weekend.
The Indonesian Grand Prix also has a special meaning for both Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP riders. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu has particularly strong memories of Mandalika, having been crowned World Superbike Champion there in 2021 with Yamaha after finishing second in Race 1. Now, he returns to a circuit he knows well, but for the first time with a MotoGP bike, bringing with him the experience of his previous success and another opportunity to continue his adaptation to the YZR-M1.
Jack Miller also has positive memories of the first MotoGP race at Mandalika in 2022, when he finished fourth after fighting at the front in challenging conditions. The Australian enjoys the warm Indonesian environment and the characteristics of the circuit, and will be looking to use his experience of Mandalika to help the team find a stronger direction from the opening sessions. With both riders determined to react after a difficult Japanese Grand Prix, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will aim to make the most of the quick turnaround and start the Indonesian weekend on a more positive note.
Jack Miller: “Obviously, the flyaway rounds come around quickly, so I‘m looking forward to heading to Mandalika. It‘s a track I really like, and I also enjoy the warmer conditions there. I‘m looking forward to getting back to Indonesia and racing in front of the Indonesian fans.”
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: “I have very nice memories from Mandalika, especially from 2021 when I won my first World Superbike title with Yamaha. Now we are coming back to Mandalika again, but this time with a MotoGP bike. I really like this track, although riding it with a MotoGP bike will be a different experience and requires a different riding style. We will see how it goes, but I will give my best. I‘m really happy to be coming back to Mandalika.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director: “We are coming from several races where we have not been able to bring home the results that I believe Yamaha, the team and the riders deserve after all the work everyone has put in. For different reasons, we have not been as competitive as we were around the middle of the season, so there is a strong desire to get back to that level. I hope Indonesia can be a turning point for us and allow us to fight again for the positions where we know we should be. There is a great motivation within the team to show that we are capable of achieving better results, and the same is true for the riders.
As a team and together with Yamaha, we need to work even better over these final races of the season and demonstrate that the work we have put into this project is taking us in the right direction.”
More, from a press release issued by VR46 Team:
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is ready for the Pertamina Indonesian GP, one of the most important races of the season. Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli will race on Sunday with a special livery.
MotoGP is back to action this weekend at Mandalika, which will hold the second round of the Overseas. The Pertamina Indonesian GP represents the home GP outside of Italy for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, which will race on Sunday with a special livery dedicated to Indonesia and launched on Tuesday in the Pertamina Lubricants Production Unit at Jakarta.
Di Giannantonio arrives to Mandalika highly motivated and determined to bounce back after a difficult weekend at Motegi. Fabio worked to recover his physical form after his Sprint crash and he’s ready to face the Indonesian weekend. The rider from Rome is sixth in the World Standing with 230 points and he got a fourth place as his best result on this track. Last year he made a strong comeback.
Morbidelli showed again further steps forward in Japan last weekend, and he is eager to be back on track at Mandalika, where he got a fourth place as his best result and last year, he proved to be competitive fighting constantly in the Top10. Franco arrives to Indonesia in sixteenth place in the World Standing with 57 points and he is ready to confirm the steps in front of the Indonesian fans.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will hit the track on Friday for free practice, while qualifying will take place on Saturday at ore 10:50 (local time, +8 UTC). The Sprint will get underway at 3:00 pm (local time, +8 UTC) on Saturday, while the Pertamina Indonesian GP will conclude on Sunday with the main race, starting exceptionally at 2:00 pm (local time, +8 UTC).
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “I am very happy to be back in Indonesia! It will be an important race for the Team, it’s the home weekend outside of Italy! For this reason, we launched at Jakarta the special livery we will race with this weekend, and I love it so much! It’s a huge honour to bring the Garuda, the Indonesian symbol, on track: our goal at Mandalika – which is a track that I love – will be to have a great result in front of the Indonesian fans. Physically, I feel better and I’ve been working these days to arrive as much ready as possible to the weekend and deliver a great weekend to the Indonesian fans. I want to thank them, they always made us feel like home.”
Franco Morbidelli: “We arrive to Mandalika, our home track outside of Italy! I am very happy to be back in Indonesia, with which we have a great bound: for this reason, we will have a special livery for this GP, dedicated to Indonesia. It’s really beautiful and we look forward to bringing it on track. It will be an important weekend for us; to confirm the steps forward we showed in these last races and to try to have a great result in front of the Indonesian fans. I love the track and I battled for the podium in the past, so we are confident ahead of the Mandalika weekend.”
