Mandalika, Indonesia – October 3, 2025 – The Indonesian MotoGP weekend exploded into life with unexpected drama on Friday as newly crowned World Champion Marc Marquez endured a nightmare session, crashing twice and missing out on a direct Q2 spot for the first time this season. On a difficult afternoon for Ducati Lenovo, teammate Francesco Bagnaia also failed to make the cut, setting up a high-stakes Q1 showdown.

In contrast, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was untouchable at the top of the timesheets, storming to P1 with a commanding 1:29.240, nearly four tenths faster than Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) in P2 and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in P3.

Marc Marquez’s Double Crash Shock

It was far from smooth sailing for the #93. Marquez crashed early at Turn 10, dropping to P17, before suffering a heavy fall at Turn 5 – his first double crash in a single session since the 2024 Indonesian GP. Despite a late push that briefly elevated him to P6, further improvements from Yamaha and Aprilia riders relegated the World Champion to P12, snapping his 100% Friday top-10 record in 2025.

Adding to Ducati’s woes, Bagnaia’s final flying lap was canceled due to yellow flags from Johann Zarco’s crash, leaving the Italian down in P16. This marks the first time since the 2023 Valencian GP that both factory Ducati riders will contest Q1 together.

Top 10 in Mandalika Friday Practice

1. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) – 1:29.240
2. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP)
3. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
4. Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol)
5. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team)
6. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol)
7. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha)
8. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha)
9. Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP)
10. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP)

What’s Next: Q1, Q2 and the Sprint

With both Ducati stars on the back foot, Saturday promises high drama as Marquez and Bagnaia fight for a spot in Q2. Meanwhile, Bezzecchi’s blistering pace has established Aprilia as the team to beat in Mandalika. Fans can expect an action-packed Tissot Sprint once qualifying shakes up the order.