Winners and Losers: MotoGP 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix

Written by Isha Reshmi Mohan, Edited by Vyas Ponnuri

Mandalika Circuit 2025| Credit: Michelin_Motorsport  via X

Plenty of crashes left only 14 riders on the track, but just as much action took place over the weekend at Mandalika. DIVEBOMB brings you the winners and losers from the Indonesian MotoGP weekend.

Winner: Fermín Aldeguer 

Fermín Aldeguer wins the Indonesian Grand Prix | Credit: Michelin_Motorsport via X

Fermín Aldeguer capitalised on his front row position earned through strong practice and qualifying sessions over the weekend, then took advantage of Bezzecchi’s crash on Lap 1, which briefly handed the lead to Pedro Acosta before the Spaniard fought back to take it for himself.

Acosta was the only real threat throughout the race, but Aldeguer held firm to secure the win at Mandalika. With this victory, he became the first rookie to win since Jorge Martín and is now the second-youngest winner in MotoGP history.

Winner: KTM Factory Team

Pedro Acosta at the Mandalika Circuit | Credit: MotoGP Press

Pedro Acosta has shown plenty of potential over the past few races, consistently fighting for podium positions and even briefly leading the pack. 

However, the race in Mandalika also highlighted a quietly impressive performance from Brad Binder, who managed to secure a P4 finish just behind Àlex Márquez.

It’s an extremely encouraging sign for KTM, especially when compared to their performance at the start of the season.

Winner: Raúl Fernández

Raúl Fernández at the Mandalika circuit| Credit: MotoGP Press

After securing his first podium in four years, and despite not being able to convert that momentum in the race, Raúl Fernández delivered a solid performance, finishing sixth. He made several strong attempts to fight for a podium spot but was ultimately held back by the pace of the KTMs and Gresini bikes.

Still, a P6 finish, especially after often being overshadowed by the spotlight on the rookie, Ai Ogura, who was absent this weekend, should be a significant confidence boost for both Fernández and the Trackhouse team.

Loser: Marco Bezzecchi

Marco Bezzecchi gets pole position at the Mandalika Circuit | Credit: MotoGP Press

It was a nightmare ending for Bezzecchi, who qualified on pole and was expected to have a promising finish in Indonesia, but everything came crashing down on the first lap when he took Marc Márquez down with him.

Bezzecchi was also taken to a hospital in Jakarta to assess any possible injuries. Wishing both riders a speedy recovery and hopefully a return before the end of the season to finish on a good note.

Loser: Marc Márquez 

Marc Márquez at the Mandalika Circuit | Credit: DucatiCorse via X

After just winning the 2025 championship in Motegi, Márquez’s nightmare streak in Indonesia continued, as he was forced out of the race following an unfortunate collision with Bezzecchi on Lap 1. 

Ducati team manager David Tardozzi confirmed that Márquez would be flown to Spain to assess the severity of his injury, and it appears he may have suffered a fracture.

Loser: KTM Tech 3 Team

Viñales at the Mandalika Circuit before withdrawing from the Sprint and Race sessions | Credit: Tech3Racing via X

The Tech 3 team has experienced a mix of good and bad moments this season. While the factory team performed well in Indonesia, both Tech 3 bikes struggled.

Viñales was confirmed to withdraw from the race session on Saturday due to recurring discomfort in his shoulder, while Bastianini retired before reaching the halfway point of the session.

Don’t miss the next race at Philip Island, Australia, on the 19th of October at 03:00 GMT!