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MotoGP Mandalika 2026: Bezzecchi wins as attendance hits 157,000
The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at the Mandalika International Circuit concluded with Marco Bezzecchi securing victory for Aprilia Racing, marking his first win in 133 days. Aprilia dominated the race, sweeping the top four positions. Despite the win, Bezzecchi remains 46 points behind championship leader Jorge Martin.
The event saw significant economic and logistical activity, with attendance reaching approximately 157,875 spectators. Major institutions supported the race: DAMRI provided 118 shuttle buses for mobility, BNI facilitated digital transactions for 24 local MSMEs, and BRI highlighted the event's potential to drive a Rp5 trillion economic impact. Citilink also supported visitor mobility through extra flights.
Environmental and community efforts were also noted, with Pertamina collaborating with the Putri Nyale Waste Bank to manage increased waste through community-based sorting and electric vehicle collection. Additionally, Pertamina addressed fuel supply stability in Bali by prioritizing deliveries to key stations following the arrival of the tanker MT Klasogun.
Entities
Aprilia Racing · CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team · David Almansa · Indonesia · Jorge Martin · Mandalika International Circuit · Mandalika International Street Circuit · Marc Márquez · Marco Bezzecchi · Moto3 · Murcia · Máximo Quiles
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quiles is the first rider in Moto3 history to clinch the title with five races remaining in the championship. www.esdiario.com · www.ondacero.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quiles has achieved 10 victories during the current season. www.esdiario.com · www.ondacero.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 18-year-old rider is the tenth Spanish world champion in the Moto3 category. www.ondacero.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Máximo Quiles secured the Moto3 World Championship at the Indonesian Grand Prix. www.esdiario.com · www.ondacero.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Quiles previously suffered a clavicle fracture during a race at Silverstone. www.esdiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He is the tenth youngest Moto3 world champion in history. www.ondacero.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Martin reclaimed the lead in the championship standings. telegrafi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP race in Mandalika, Indonesia. telegrafi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jorge Martin leads the championship with 355 points. telegrafi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aprilia riders occupied the first four positions in the race. telegrafi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pecco Bagnaia crashed during the race.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fabio di Giannantonio finished the race with a hole in his front tyre. www.crash.net