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Bezzecchi wins Indonesian MotoGP for Aprilia’s first 1-2-3-4

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 2:36 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) won the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika.
His victory produced Aprilia’s first-ever 1-2-3-4 finish in MotoGP.
The race marked the 300th MotoGP win by an Italian rider.
Raúl Fernández (Trackhouse-Aprilia) finished second despite racing with two broken fingers.
Bezzecchi and Fernández crashed in the sprint, prompting Aprilia to hold a rider meeting.

History

Historical Context

Valentino Rossi’s 100th Grand Prix victory in 2008 cemented Italy’s premier-class legacy, building on his nine world titles and over 400 race starts. That heritage resurfaced in 2024 when Aprilia swept the Mandalika podium, achieving a historic 1-2-3-4 finish and underscoring the continued strength of Italian manufacturers in MotoGP, against rivals such as Ducati and Yamaha.

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Story summary

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) won the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika.
His victory produced Aprilia’s first-ever 1-2-3-4 finish in MotoGP.
The race marked the 300th MotoGP win by an Italian rider.
Raúl Fernández (Trackhouse-Aprilia) finished second despite racing with two broken fingers.
Bezzecchi and Fernández crashed in the sprint, prompting Aprilia to hold a rider meeting.

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