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Aldeguer Claims First MotoGP Victory in Indonesia as BezzecchiMarquez Crash Ends Champion’s Race

Marquez faces clavicle micro‑fracture checks in Madrid that could put his Phillip Island participation in doubt.

Overview

  • Fermin Aldeguer, a 20‑year‑old GresiniDucati rookie, won at Mandalika ahead of Pedro Acosta, with Alex Marquez third.
  • Marco Bezzecchi hit Marc Marquez on lap one after a poor launch from pole, sending both into the gravel and out of the race.
  • MotoGP medical director Ángel Charte reported a micro‑fracture to Marquez’s right clavicle, with a CT in Madrid to determine treatment and timing.
  • Bezzecchi apologized for the error, and stewards could review the maneuver with any sanction applied at a subsequent round.
  • Factory Ducati’s weekend unraveled as Francesco Bagnaia crashed out on lap nine from the back, while Alex Marquez later criticized Mandalika’s gravel safety conditions.