Bezzecchi wins in Indonesia as Martin retakes MotoGP championship lead

Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi secured a hard-fought victory at the Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday, edging out the field, including reigning seven-time world champion Marc Marquez, at the Mandalika International Circuit. Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole sitter Raul Fernandez in the final stretch of the thrilling race.

Spaniard Raul Fernandez, who had to use his middle finger to brake after fracturing an index finger in the previous sprint, started from pole and maintained his position for the second place. Spain's Jorge Martin, also on an Aprilia, finished third, following close behind. Ducati's Marquez, who had claimed the championship lead for the first time from Martin in the preceding sprint, finished sixth.

This win places Bezzecchi in third position in the championship, while Fernandez remains in the hunt with five more race weekends ahead. The second race of the weekend was won by Marquez, securing the championship lead for the first time. Fernandez's strong performance despite his injury ensured a tense race, with the Italian keeping his composure until lap 19, when he took the lead from Bezzecchi. The next MotoGP event is set to take place in Australia in two weeks.