Aprilia Racing has written a remarkable new chapter in MotoGP history, achieving its first-ever clean sweep of the top four positions at the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia on Sunday, 11 October.
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a commanding victory aboard the factory Aprilia RS-GP26, leading home Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez, factory teammate Jorge Martin and Japanese sensation Ai Ogura.
It was a historic afternoon for the Italian manufacturer from Noale, with all four Aprilia RS-GP26 machines occupying the first four finishing positions after 27 demanding laps of the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit.
But Aprilia’s achievement was only part of the story. Jorge Martin’s third-place finish, combined with Marc Marquez finishing sixth aboard his factory Ducati, handed the Spaniard back the MotoGP World Championship lead by just two points.
With the championship battle intensifying, Mandalika delivered a significant shift in momentum towards Aprilia.
Aprilia Makes History: Four Riders, Four Positions
For the first time in its MotoGP premier-class history, Aprilia secured a complete 1-2-3-4 finish, demonstrating the strength of its factory operation and satellite Trackhouse partnership.
| Pos. | Rider / Team | Gap |
| 1st | #72 Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing | 40:46.582 |
| 2nd | #25 Raul FernandezTrackhouse Aprilia | +4.260s |
| 3rd | #89 Jorge MartinAprilia Racing | +6.890s |
| 4th | #79 Ai OguraTrackhouse Aprilia | +9.378s |
Official race classification, 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix. Source: MotoGP.com
This was not merely a factory-team success. Two factory Aprilias and two independent Trackhouse machines finished ahead of every Ducati, KTM, Honda and Yamaha in the field.
Even more impressively, the fourth-placed Ogura finished less than ten seconds behind Bezzecchi, underlining Aprilia’s competitive performance across its four riders.
From Saturday Disaster to Sunday Domination
The achievement was particularly remarkable considering how badly Saturday’s Sprint had unfolded for Aprilia.
Raul Fernandez had secured pole position, with Bezzecchi alongside him on the front row. Both riders were expected to challenge for victory, but their race ended almost immediately following a dramatic first-corner collision. The incident eliminated both Aprilias, leaving Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura to salvage the manufacturer’s afternoon.
Martin initially looked capable of winning the Sprint. However, tyre-pressure problems disrupted his rhythm, and a late mistake sent him wide, eventually dropping him to fourth. Marc Marquez took advantage to claim the Sprint victory ahead of Ogura and Fabio Di Giannantonio. The result temporarily returned Marquez to the top of the World Championship standings, four points ahead of Martin.
Within 24 hours, however, Aprilia completely reversed its fortunes.
Bezzecchi’s Masterclass: Victory Number Five of 2026
Marco Bezzecchi — Aprilia Racing #72 . Race winner | 25 championship points
The Italian delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, combining patience in the opening stages with devastating pace in the final third of the race. Bezzecchi attacked Fernandez at the opening corner but ran slightly wide, allowing the Trackhouse rider to regain the advantage. Rather than forcing another risky manoeuvre, Bezzecchi settled into second and closely monitored Fernandez’s pace. The pair gradually separated themselves from the chasing pack, with Fernandez initially maintaining an advantage of approximately half a second.
Bezzecchi eventually increased the pressure, recording a 1:29.991 lap as he closed on the leader. The decisive moment came on lap 19 of 27, when Bezzecchi overtook Fernandez under braking for Turn 1.
Once ahead, the Italian immediately demonstrated his superior late-race pace. His advantage grew rapidly, leaving Fernandez unable to respond. Bezzecchi eventually crossed the finish line 4.260 seconds ahead, claiming his fifth Grand Prix victory of the 2026 season and his first since Mugello in May. The result also marked the 300th premier-class Grand Prix victory for an Italian rider, adding another milestone to Aprilia’s historic weekend.
Raul Fernandez: A Remarkable Podium Despite Broken Fingers
Raul Fernandez — Trackhouse Aprilia #25 . Second place | +4.260 seconds
Fernandez’s performance was arguably one of the most courageous rides of the Indonesian Grand Prix. Following his opening-corner collision with Bezzecchi in Saturday’s Sprint, Fernandez was racing with two broken fingers.
Despite the injury, the Spaniard started Sunday’s Grand Prix from pole position and immediately established himself at the front. He controlled the early stages and resisted repeated pressure from Bezzecchi, displaying impressive braking precision and corner speed. However, as the race progressed, the physical demands of wrestling a MotoGP machine around Mandalika began to take their toll.
When Bezzecchi finally overtook him on lap 19, Fernandez could not match the Italian’s late-race acceleration. Nevertheless, Fernandez protected second place and finished comfortably ahead of Martin, securing an important podium for Trackhouse Racing. His performance highlighted both his determination and the competitiveness of the satellite Aprilia package.
Jorge Martin: Third Place Worth More Than a Victory?
Jorge Martin — Aprilia Racing #89. Third place | +6.890 seconds
For Martin, Sunday’s Grand Prix was about more than standing on the podium. It was an opportunity to reclaim control of the championship. After losing the championship lead to Marquez in Saturday’s Sprint, Martin needed to finish ahead of the Ducati rider to reverse the situation. Starting sixth, Martin worked his way through the field during the opening laps.
An early crash for Fermin Aldeguer helped promote him to fourth, but Martin’s most important manoeuvre came when he overtook Marquez at Turn 10 on lap three. That pass moved Martin into third and placed a crucial championship rival behind him. Although he lacked the pace to challenge Bezzecchi and Fernandez for victory, Martin maintained a controlled race and secured 16 valuable points. Marquez, meanwhile, was unable to progress beyond sixth. The outcome put Martin back at the top of the World Championship, just two points ahead of the reigning champion. In a season where every point could determine the eventual champion, Martin’s third place may prove exceptionally important
Ai Ogura Completes the Historic Aprilia Sweep
Ai Ogura — Trackhouse Aprilia #79. Fourth place | +9.378 seconds
If Bezzecchi delivered the victory and Martin secured the championship advantage, it was Ogura who completed Aprilia’s historic achievement. The Japanese rider produced an impressive second half of the Grand Prix, progressively closing the gap to the riders fighting for fourth. After moving ahead of Marc Marquez at Turn 16 on lap 21, Ogura turned his attention to Pedro Acosta on the factory KTM.
What followed was an intense battle between two of MotoGP’s rising stars. Ogura eventually overtook Acosta, only for the Spaniard to retaliate at Turn 13. Refusing to surrender, Ogura made another decisive move at Turn 16 and secured fourth place.
Acosta continued applying pressure until the chequered flag, finishing only 0.114 seconds behind. Ogura’s determination ensured that all four Aprilias finished ahead of the rest of the field. His fourth-place result also moved him ahead of Acosta into fourth position in the World Championship standings.
Marc Marquez Limits the Damage as Ducati Struggles
For Ducati, Mandalika was a difficult afternoon.
Marc Marquez entered Sunday’s Grand Prix leading the championship after his Sprint victory, but the factory Ducati rider struggled to match Aprilia’s race pace. Although he briefly ran third during the opening stages, Marquez lost positions to Martin, Acosta and Ogura.The battle with Acosta was particularly unusual, with tyre-pressure considerations appearing to influence several position changes between the two riders.
Marquez ultimately finished sixth, 10.778 seconds behind Bezzecchi. Nevertheless, the result represented a personal milestone: it was his first Sunday Grand Prix finish at Mandalika. Elsewhere, Francesco Bagnaia crashed out, leaving Ducati without a rider inside the top five. Alex Marquez was seventh for Gresini Ducati, while Fabio Di Giannantonio finished eighth aboard the VR46 Ducati. With Aprilia taking all four leading positions, the result demonstrated that Ducati no longer enjoyed an automatic advantage at every circuit.
Other Race Dramas: Crashes, Injuries and Tyre Pressures
Mandalika’s demanding layout and high track temperatures contributed to a challenging race.
Pedro Acosta battled tyre-pressure complications while trying to defend fourth position. The KTM rider eventually finished fifth, narrowly missing out on beating Ogura.
Fermin Aldeguer, winner of the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix, crashed at Turn 16 on lap two while running near the front.
Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller also failed to finish following crashes.
World Superbike star Toprak Razgatlioglu retired early aboard his Pramac Yamaha while dealing with pain from a dislocated shoulder.
Fabio Quartararo brought his Yamaha home ninth, while Enea Bastianini completed the top ten for Tech3 KTM.
The race illustrated how tyre management, physical condition and consistency can be just as decisive as outright lap speed.
2026 Indonesian MotoGP: Full Race Results
Round 17 of 22 | 27 laps | Mandalika International Circuit
| Pos. | Rider | Motorcycle | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia | Winner |
| 2 | Raul Fernandez | Aprilia | +4.260s |
| 3 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia | +6.890s |
| 4 | Ai Ogura | Aprilia | +9.378s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | KTM | +9.492s |
| 6 | Marc Marquez | Ducati | +10.778s |
| 7 | Alex Marquez | Ducati | +16.821s |
| 8 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Ducati | +19.840s |
| 9 | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | +19.999s |
| 10 | Enea Bastianini | KTM | +21.111s |
| 11 | Brad Binder | KTM | +21.912s |
| 12 | Luca Marini | Honda | +22.656s |
| 13 | Johann Zarco | Honda | +26.280s |
| 14 | Franco Morbidelli | Ducati | +28.012s |
| 15 | Alex Rins | Yamaha | +31.662s |
| 16 | Diogo Moreira | Honda | +34.168s |
| 17 | Maverick Viñales | KTM | +55.598s |
Did not finish: Toprak Razgatlioglu, Francesco Bagnaia, Jack Miller and Fermin Aldeguer.
MotoGP Championship Standings After Mandalika
With five rounds remaining, the championship battle has become increasingly intense.
| Position | Rider | Points | Behind leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | 355 | — |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | 353 | -2 |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 309 | -46 |
| 4 | Ai Ogura | 259 | -96 |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | 258 | -97 |
| 6 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | 245 | -110 |
| 7 | Raul Fernandez | 236 | -119 |
| 8 | Alex Marquez | 172 | -183 |
| 9 | Francesco Bagnaia | 166 | -189 |
| 10 | Fermin Aldeguer | 125 | -230 |
What Aprilia’s 1-2-3-4 Means for MotoGP
Aprilia’s result at Mandalika represents much more than another Grand Prix victory.
For years, Ducati has set the benchmark in MotoGP through its powerful factory programme and highly competitive satellite teams.
Aprilia’s performance in Indonesia suggests that the manufacturer has developed a package capable of challenging that dominance across multiple riders and teams.
Several important observations emerge from Mandalika.
First, Aprilia’s RS-GP26 appears competitive across different riding styles. Bezzecchi, Fernandez, Martin and Ogura each have distinct approaches to braking, corner entry and acceleration, yet all four were able to extract strong performance from the motorcycle.
Second, Trackhouse is proving to be a genuine competitive asset. Fernandez’s second place and Ogura’s fourth demonstrate that Aprilia’s independent team can contribute significantly to the manufacturer’s overall success.
Third, Aprilia now has two factory riders involved in the championship battle. Martin leads the standings, while Bezzecchi remains mathematically in contention, 46 points behind.
However, Mandalika’s result does not guarantee similar superiority at every circuit. Phillip Island, with its flowing high-speed corners and different tyre demands, will provide another important test of the RS-GP26.
Next Stop: Phillip Island — Can Aprilia Repeat the Magic?
The championship now heads to Australia with the title fight delicately balanced.
Jorge Martin holds a two-point advantage over Marc Marquez, while Marco Bezzecchi will be looking to build on his victory and maintain his outside championship hopes.
Aprilia leaves Indonesia having achieved something unprecedented in its MotoGP history.
Four motorcycles. Four riders. Four leading positions.
Aprilia 1-2-3-4 at Mandalika — a result that will be remembered as one of the manufacturer’s greatest MotoGP achievements.
Reporting by i-Moto.my, based on official MotoGP results and race coverage from MotoGP.com and Crash.net.
