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Aldeguer Claims First‍ MotoGP Victory in ‌Dramatic Lombok Race,‍ Marquez Involved in First-Lap ⁤Crash

Lombok, Indonesia – Fermin‌ Aldeguer (Gresini⁤ Ducati) secured his maiden ​MotoGP victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest winner in the series’ history. The​ 20-year-old Spaniard⁤ took the‍ lead after an early battle with pedro acosta and controlled the race, marking‍ a‍ stunning debut ⁤win⁢ after a ⁣strong performance in⁣ the sprint⁤ race. Acosta finished second, with Aldeguer’s teammate, Alex Marquez, completing the podium.

aldeguer’s win is particularly noteworthy as he follows‌ in the footsteps of Marc Marquez as ⁣one of the youngest riders to achieve a MotoGP⁢ victory. ‌The race was marred by a ⁣significant incident ⁢on ⁣the first lap,involving reigning world ‌champion Marc Marquez.

Sprint race winner Marco ⁢bezzecchi (Aprilia) ‌collided with Marquez at over 200 ‌km/h, resulting in the Spaniard sustaining a “small fracture”‍ in his shoulder,‌ according ⁤to Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi. ‍A CT scan will determine if surgery is ‌required.

Further‌ compounding a arduous⁢ weekend, Francesco ‌Bagnaia, fresh off a double⁢ victory in Motegi, Japan, struggled in⁢ Lombok, finishing last in the sprint race and facing a ⁤substantial points deficit.

Detailed ⁣coverage of the ‌race is available in ‍the live ticker from Speedweek.com.

MotoGP ⁤Races Live from Mandalika‌ This Weekend

Mandalika,Indonesia – ​Fans in German-speaking countries can watch live coverage of the ⁤MotoGP World‌ championship races from the Mandalika International ​Street Circuit this weekend,October⁤ 5th,across a fragmented broadcast landscape. While the official MotoGP.com website and Sky Sport ⁢offer complete coverage ‌for a ⁢fee, free-to-air options⁤ exist.

The transmission rights for MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and‌ MotoE ⁣are‌ divided across several broadcasters in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. in Germany, DF1 will broadcast twelve ⁢selected MotoGP events live ⁣in 2025, including this weekend’s Indonesian ⁢Grand Prix. Coverage begins at 5:20 a.m.CEST on Sunday, with live races for all classes, followed ⁣by a MotoGP race summary at 10:15 p.m. DF1 collaborates with ServusTV,‌ which secured linear transmission rights at the turn of 2024, and streams content‍ on ServusTV On‌ and Red bull TV.

Austrian viewers ⁢can watch all races live and free on ServusTV’s linear and digital channels, including Red Bull TV, starting at 5:15 a.m. CEST on sunday. Repeats⁢ of the Moto2 and MotoGP races will ⁢air from 10:20 a.m., with ServusTV On streaming coverage since‌ Friday.

In Switzerland, SRG holds the rights and will ​broadcast live​ races of the Moto3 and MotoGP classes on SRF two’s stream and ⁣sports app.SRF two will also‌ show repeats of the Moto3 and MotoGP races from 3:55 p.m.⁣ on Sunday. RSI will broadcast all three classes live on LA2⁣ from ​5:55 a.m., with ⁤a MotoGP recording at ‍5:05 p.m., ‍while RTS2‍ will air a⁢ Moto3 recording at 8:05 a.m. followed by a live MotoGP race.

Sunday’s Schedule⁣ (CEST):

* 4:40-4:50 ​a.m. ‌(10 min): MotoGP Warm-up
* ‍ 6:00 a.m.: Moto3‌ Race (20 laps)
*‌ 7:15 a.m.: Moto2 Race (22 laps)
* 9:00 a.m.: MotoGP Race (27 laps)

Bagnaia Plummets to 14th at Mandalika, Expresses Frustration with DucatiS Sudden Performance Drop

Mandalika, Indonesia – ⁢Reigning MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia endured a shocking result at‌ the Mandalika International Street Circuit,⁢ finishing 14th in ⁣the Sprint race on October 4th after a dominant victory at Motegi the previous week. The Ducati factory rider voiced profound frustration, stating, “I ⁢didn’t have to‍ fight my motorcycle the only time, ‌I won everything. Now I’m‍ back were I was in Misano – adn⁢ it will stay that way for ​the rest of the⁤ season.”

The dramatic shift in performance has left Bagnaia and his team searching ​for answers,as the⁢ 28-year-old reports a⁣ drastically different feeling from the bike ‌despite ‌assurances from Ducati technology chief Gigi Dall’igna that the motorcycle remains unchanged. this downturn⁤ comes at a critical juncture⁣ in the championship battle, possibly jeopardizing Bagnaia’s title defense. He trails championship leader Marc Marquez by 100 points (544 to 444) with‌ ten races remaining.

“I thought ‍that I coudl drive here with the⁢ same feeling as in ‌Motegi. But now it effectively‍ works – theoretically – the same bike as before,” Bagnaia lamented.⁤ He detailed issues with braking, acceleration, and overall bike stability, saying, “I⁤ can’t brake harder because the front wheel slips away in almost every ‍curve. I can’t go to the gas because the rear wheel is crazy.And I can’t accelerate properly because the bike is ⁣so rocked up. I don’t think we ⁣are talking about a technical ‌problem⁣ – it is indeed outside of my ⁤control.”

Marco ⁤Bezzecchi (aprilia) won ⁣the Sprint race in 19:37.047, followed by Ferm⁣ Aldeguer (Ducati) +0.157 ​seconds behind, and Raúl Fernández​ (Aprilia) +4.062⁤ seconds back.

MotoGP Mandalika, Sprint (October 4) – Top 10:

1. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Aprilia, 19:37.047
2. Ferm Aldeguer (E), Ducati, +0.157 sec
3. Raúl Fernández (E), Aprilia, +4.062
4. Alex Marquez (E),⁢ Ducati, +5.832
5. Joan Mir (E), Honda, +8.759
6. Luca Marini (I), Honda, +9.621
7. Marc marquez (E), Ducati, +9.772
8. Franco Morbidelli (I), Ducati, +11.980
9. Fabio di Giannantonio (I), Ducati, +12.096
10. Miguel⁢ Oliveira (P),Yamaha,+12.988

world Championship ‍Standings (after 34 of 44⁢ races):

1. Marc Marquez,544 points
2. Vinales,444 points
3. Ogura,72 points
4. Miller,58 points
5. Rins,45 points
6. Martin,34 points
7. Oliveira,26 points

championship Points:

* Constructors: 1. Ducati (621 points), ​2.‍ Aprilia (298 points), 3. KTM (260 points), 4. Honda (225 points), 5. Yamaha (180 points)
* Teams: 1. Ducati Lenovo ‍Team​ (818 points), 2. BK8 Gresini Racing (502 points), 3. Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing (381 ⁣points), 4. Red Bull KTM Factory ‌Racing (300 points), 5. ​Aprilia⁤ Racing (296 points).

Mandalika, Indonesia -‍ October 3, 2024 – In a stunning turn⁤ of events during the⁤ opening⁣ Free Practise ‌1 (FP1) session at the Mandalika ⁢International Street Circuit, all five MotoGP manufacturers outperformed Ducati, traditionally a dominant ​force on the track. Luca Marini⁣ (Honda)‌ set the fastest lap time of⁢ 1:30.809, eclipsing expectations⁣ and signaling a potential shift in the competitive landscape.

The unexpected result raises ⁣questions about Ducati’s current performance and strategy as the championship ⁣heads towards its final stages. while Francesco Bagnaia, ⁤the reigning ‌world ​champion, currently leads the standings, his disappointing 17th-place finish in FP1 – over a second ⁢off the pace – underscores a potential vulnerability.⁢ This session’s outcome⁢ impacts not only⁢ Ducati’s⁤ race weekend preparations but also ​the strategies of rival teams,‌ who will be eager to capitalize ‌on any perceived ​weakness.

The top five positions were claimed by riders from different ‍manufacturers:‌ Marini (Honda) ​led the way, followed by Pedro Acosta (KTM) at +0.136 ‌seconds, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)⁣ at⁢ +0.237 seconds, Alex ​Rins (Yamaha) at ​+0.426 seconds, and Marc Márquez (Ducati) ⁢at +0.462 seconds. This diverse portrayal‍ at the top ‍demonstrates a notable leveling ​of ‍the playing field.

Earlier in the day,‌ the Aprilia team confirmed that Jorge Martin,‍ fresh off a crash ⁣in Motegi, underwent accomplished surgery for a broken right collarbone – ​his 18th broken bone of the ⁢season.⁢ Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini-Ducati)⁤ also suffered a fall in curve 8 during the session, resulting ⁣in multiple tumbles in the gravel.

FP1 Results – Mandalika (October 3):

1. Luca ⁣Marini (I), Honda, 1:30.809
2. Pedro Acosta ⁣(E), KTM, +0.136 sec
3. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Aprilia, +0.237 ‌sec
4. Alex Rins (E), Yamaha, +0.426 sec
5. Marc Márquez‍ (E),⁣ ducati, +0.462 sec
6. Jack Miller ‍(AUS), ‌Yamaha, +0.499 sec
7. Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, +0.533 ​sec
8. fabio Di Giannantonio ⁣(I), Ducati, +0.607 sec
9. Joan Mir (E), Honda, +0.643 sec
10. Alex Márquez (E), Ducati, +0.678⁣ sec
11. Raúl Fernández (E), Aprilia, +0.718 sec
12. Franco Morbidelli (I), Ducati, +0.809⁣ sec
13. Johann Zarco (F), Honda, +0.811‍ sec
14. Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +0.897 sec
15. Maverick ‍Viñales (E), ⁤KTM, +0.931 sec
16. Fermin Aldeguer (E), Ducati, +1.001 ⁣sec
17. Francesco‍ Bagnaia (I), ​Ducati,​ +1.091‌ sec
18. Enea ​bastianini ‍(I), KTM,‌ +1.304 sec
19. Miguel Oliveira (P), Yamaha, +1.416 ‍sec
20. Somkiat Chantra (T), Honda, ⁣+1.442 sec