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Aldeguer Takes First MotoGP Win in Indonesia After Marquez–Bezzecchi Crash

A point-less weekend leaves Ducati confronting Marc Marquez’s suspected shoulder fracture.

Overview

  • Rookie Fermin Aldeguer seized the lead on lap seven at Mandalika and pulled clear to win by 6.897 seconds for Gresini Ducati.
  • Pedro Acosta recovered from an early lead to finish second after a sustained defensive ride, with Alex Marquez completing the podium.
  • Pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi and newly crowned champion Marc Marquez crashed together on the opening lap, ending both riders’ races.
  • Ducati reported evidence of a break in Marquez’s right shoulder as he underwent scans, and Francesco Bagnaia’s crash sealed a zero-score for the factory team.
  • Stewards’ calls reshaped the support classes as Manuel Gonzalez was disqualified from Moto2 for illegal software and Jose Antonio Rueda clinched the Moto3 title after a red-flag finish and post-race penalties.