MotoGP Grand Prix Indonesia – Rookie Fermin Aldeguer grabs maiden win ahead of Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez collide

Fermin Aldeguer is finally a MotoGP winner. The MotoGP rookie made an incredible start to the Grand Prix of Indonesia, soon stealing the lead in the opening laps. Aldeguer finished nearly seven seconds ahead of the field, pulling off a remarkable performance in the Mandalika heat.

Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez took the final spots on the podium, with a dramatic fight for second position won by Acosta. Less than one second separated the pair across the line, with Brad Binder narrowly missing out on a podium finish.

Meanwhile, Luca Marini and Raul Fernandez finished down in P5 and P6 respectively after spending the majority of the race inside the podium spots – claiming valuable points.

There were many headlines leaving Indonesia, with Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez crashing out on the opening lap after contact. Marquez will now fly back to Madrid due to a suspected collarbone injury.

All attention now turns to Marquez’s recovery and the upcoming Australian GP in a few weeks. Join us then as MotoGP heads to Phillip Island for Round 19 of the season.

It’s a dream achieved for Fermin Aldeguer, who took a sensational maiden premier class victory in style!

Discussing his maiden premier class win, he added: "I don’t believe it, I am super happy, I have a lot to say. Thank you to all of my people, my family, Ducati and the Gresini team. We are doing an incredible job. We have to continue like this; this is not the time to relax; it is time to fight for more!"

Pedro Acosta had to work hard in Indonesia, claiming second position after some brave defending.

Reflecting on his performance, he said: "I mean, we know our bike was struggling; we were super slow in sector two the whole weekend, and they made the difference there. We have to be happy to be on the podium, and there have been many good races this year where we have had a good rhythm, maybe not for the win, but to be consistently inside the podium.

 "I want to thank KTM, my crew chief, my mechanics and all the guys like Dani and Pol who will be watching this on TV. We have to improve, but we are not that far like we were at the beginning of the year!"

Alex Marquez crossed the line in third, looking tired after a very hot 27 laps of action at Mandalika.

Speaking post GP, he said: "I am quite happy with the race. I made a mistake at the start and lost quite a lot of positions. It’s hot, but I started to climb a little bit by little bit and be better every lap. Overtaking is so difficult, but P3, I'm happy and congratulations to my teammate Fermin, who had an amazing weekend and race. For us, it is really important to be on the podium in Mandalika

It’s an incredible final lap, with Pedro Acosta storming into second position, snatching hopes of a one-two finish for the Gresini squad. Meanwhile, Fermin Aldeguer’s advantage sits at over eight seconds as he moves closer to his first premier class win.

Aldeguer remained strong, showing no signs of pressure as he secured his maiden MotoGP win in style. Aldeguer won by nearly seven seconds, celebrating over the line from Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez, who rounded off an intense podium battle. The No. 54 becomes the second youngest MotoGP winner, bagging the maximum 25 points available!

Check out some of the fight below!

Davide Tardozzi has spoken to motogp.com, with the Ducati Lenovo Team reporting: "Evidence of a fracture on Marc’s right shoulder."

Alex Rins is really beginning to struggle, falling outside of the top five and soon being overtaken by his teammate Fabio Quartararo. Although it looks like it won’t be the result the No. 42 hoped for, he still showed true pace and aggression in the Grand Prix.

Further back, Jack Miller has crashed out, showing disappointment as he is able to remount and rejoin following the crash.

Alex Marquez has just experienced one of the best laps of the season, with the No. 73, storming into third – passing Acosta. Then, a few corners later, Alex Marquez battled into second, overtaking Alex Rins, who is beginning to struggle out on circuit using the soft tyres.

Acosta’s bike has begun to move around on entry, giving Alex Marquez some hope for a podium finish on Sunday. Alex Marquez looks strong in P4; he remains as the second Ducati out on track, with only three Ducatis inside the top 10.

TYRES: Rins is on the soft compound tyres, with Acosta on the medium, but things don’t stop there with Alex Marquez using a soft front and a medium rear!

The front group have settled down for a lap now, remaining in position as some riders look to save some tyre. However, things didn’t last long as Alex Rins launched his attack on lap 19, storming into second position after a brave move on Pedro Acosta. Rins is the first rider who has been able to hold off Acosta’s quick response – the next few laps will be crucial!

Further back, Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira are beginning to trade blows, scrapping for the final positions inside the top 10. Miller sits P9 on track, with Oliveira dropping to P11 after running wide during the fight!

Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi has also been taken for a check-up, with still no update on Marc Marquez. Once we are given an update, we will bring it to you live.

Fermin Aldguer’s lead sits at over five seconds, with all eyes remaining on the fight for second position out on the circuit. Alex Rins and Alex Marquez are quickly catching up as they continue to duel for the podium.

However, Luca Marini and Raul Fernandez touched at the final corner, dropping Fernandez to P5 and Marini to P8.  This now promotes Rins to the podium, proving that once again, you cannot predict anything in MotoGP!

Marini launched another attack on Lap 12, with Raul Fernandez trying to follow the No. 10 through. However, Pedro Acosta would brave things out at the final corner, leading to the perfect response – it’s incredible riding from the pair.

Things are not all sunshine at KTM, with Enea Bastianini entering the pits, leaving just 14 riders circulating out on circuit as the No. 23 retires from the GP.

Fermin Aldeguer has checked out at the front of the field, with the rookie extending his advantage to over two seconds. Meanwhile, Luca Marini is looking aggressive, attacking for second position as HRC looks for their second consecutive podium of the season. Raul Fernandez is comfortably in fourth, not wasting any tyres as he waits for his opportunity.

Alex Rins and Alex Marquez lead the next group behind, with Fabio Quartararo and Brad Binder rounding out the top eight riders.

Francesco Bagnaia has crashed out of the Indonesian GP, losing the front at the final corner at Mandalika. It’s a mix of emotions for the No. 63, with confusion, frustration and more down in the gravel trap.

Bagnaia was running in last position before his crash, leaving just 15 riders in this race, as things go from bad to worse for the Ducati Lenovo Team.

Fermin Aldeguer has hit the front for the first time in this race, slotting down the inside on the seventh lap after a textbook pass. Pedro Acosta briefly looked to return the favour at the start of the next lap, launching down the inside at Turn 1, before the No. 54 responded straight away.

Now it’s Aldeguer from Acosta with Luca Marini remaining in third.

Fermin Aldeguer is quickly closing the gap to Pedro Acosta, moving closer at every corner. It doesn’t look like the No. 54 wants to sit in second for long, searching for a gap at every opportunity. Behind, Raul Fernandez made a move for third, running wide and allowing Luca Marini back through.

It’s a four-bike train at the head of the field as tension begins to brew for an incredible fight.

Fermin Aldeguer has been extremely impressive this weekend, now slotting into second position after a clean move on Luca Marini – setting the fastest lap in the process. The No. 10 is now down to third, with Raul Fernandez looking to attack and enter the podium places.

Marco Bezzecchi has also returned to the pits, with the incident to be reviewed after the race…

Things are slowly settling down at the front, with Pedro Acosta leading from Luca Marini and Fermin Aldeguer. Further back, Joan Mir has crashed out on the second lap, bringing an end to hopes of strong points.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez is slowly making his way to the side of the track, and he is not looking 100%.

We are racing! It’s an incredible start from Pedro Acosta, with the #37 stealing the holeshot at Turn 1 after an incredible start. Luca Marini slotted into second position as drama unfolded with Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi crashing out on the opening lap – forcing both riders’ weekend to come to an early end.