World Supersport has little left to determine beyond personal goals and the third place in the championship, but they still lined up under the grey sky for eighteen laps on a cooler 20ºC windy day.
Jared Earle Sun, 11/Oct/2026 - 13:57
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA - Dunlop Motorcycle Tires congratulates the 2026 MotoAmerica champions following a dramatic season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park. From new lap records on Sportmax Slick tires to a championship showdown in demanding wet conditions, the season showcased the riders, teams and tire support behind American road racing.
As MotoAmerica's official tire supplier, Dunlop continued its commitment to the series with race tires and trackside service supporting competitors throughout the season. The Sportmax Slick remained central to that effort, helping riders deliver record-setting speed in dry conditions, while Dunlop's Sportmax Rain tires supported the field when the weather changed.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing's Bobby Fong completed his championship campaign with a determined performance at the September 25-27 finale. Arriving 26 points behind Sean Dylan Kelly, Fong won both Saturday Superbike races to cut the deficit to two points. Fourth place in Sunday's wet final race secured his first Quad Lock Superbike Championship, finishing the season with 316 points to Kelly's 305. Mathew Scholtz won the final race for Strack Racing.
"Congratulations to Bobby Fong and every one of this year's MotoAmerica champions," said Chad Geer Director, Motorcycle Products & Motorsports. "A championship reflects a full season of preparation, commitment and execution. We're proud that Dunlop is part of that effort, from the performance of our Sportmax Slick tires to the people supporting riders at the track. The lap records set this year give our team even more motivation to keep developing and improving."
Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires helped riders rewrite the record books throughout 2026. At multiple races and in varying classes, Dunlop Sportmax Slick tires broke countless lap records.
Behind those results, Dunlop's trackside crew provided tire mounting, setup guidance and support as teams worked through changing conditions. The wet New Jersey finale put that preparation into focus, with Dunlop Sportmax Rain tires playing a key role in the season's closing races.
"Our crew works closely with the riders and teams all season, and we take pride in being ready when they need us," said Cori Maynard, Coordinator of Motorsports Logistics. "A weekend like New Jersey asks a lot of everyone in the paddock. Seeing the season come together and watching these riders celebrate their championships makes the work worthwhile. Congratulations to the champions, and thank you to every team and every member of our Dunlop crew."
Sportmax Slick performance and dedicated trackside support highlight a season capped by Bobby Fong's first Superbike title. Photo courtesy Dunlop.
Congratulations to the 2026 MotoAmerica Champions:
• Quad Lock Superbike: Bobby Fong, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing
• Supersport: Darryn Binder, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse Ducati
• Superbike Cup: Andrew Lee, Real Steel Honda
• Twins Cup: Hank Vossberg, Robem Engineering
• Mission King Of The Baggers: Hayden Gillim, J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian
• Mission Super Hooligan: Bryce Kornbau, BPR Racing Yamaha
• Talent Cup: Nathan Gouker, Quarterley Racing
• Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race.: Jasmine Noelle
Darryn Binder secured the Supersport crown in his debut MotoAmerica season and closed the year with a Sunday victory at New Jersey. Nathan Gouker claimed the Talent Cup title with Quarterley Racing, while Gillim, Kornbau, Lee and Noelle completed championship campaigns secured before the final weekend.
For Dunlop, the Twins Cup title carried added significance: Team Dunlop Elite Road Race alumnus Hank Vossberg clinched the championship with Robem Engineering during a weekend sweep at VIR. His progression from the Team Dunlop Elite program to a MotoAmerica championship reflects Dunlop's commitment to supporting young racers as they advance through the sport.
Dunlop thanks MotoAmerica, the riders, teams and fans for another memorable season and congratulates every champion on earning the number-one plate.
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Perfect end of the season in Portugal for Chris Clark as he romps to victory in style.
Chris Clark signed off from his front running season in the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup with victory in the final round of series at Estoril in Portugal.
The win, his second of the season, secured a top five finish in the overall standings, putting Chris on the shopping list for several teams keen to secure his services for the 2027 season.
The weekend started well for Chris who once again showed pace in Free Practice. Running alone in Superpole he secured a fourth-row grid spot for the opening encounter which he converted to a seventh-place finish at the flag after an intense race saw him miss the win by a mere four tenths of a second.
Starting second, courtesy of his lap time in Race One, the #5 wasted no time in hitting the front on Sunday, controlling things with a race long performance that saw him break the group on the final lap to take the win.
He now heads back to the USA before returning to the UK to take part in Full Throttle LIVE - a new superbike themed theatre show in the UK.
An announcement regarding Chris's 2027 plans will be made in due course.
Chris Clark: "I fought hard in race one. Starting eleventh I battled from start to finish and got into the lead quite early which was good for to me able to strategize for the final laps. I ran a slightly taller gearing which I think was the wrong call but overall, I cannot be unhappy. On the last lap I was a bit further back than I wanted to be and wasn't able to finish on the podium, but we made some changes for Sunday, and I was confident for the final race of the season. It was the perfect way to end the season. I started second and was able to run at the front. Mid way I was feeling really good, and it all came down to me to execute the plan. It went perfectly and I am so happy to end the year with a win. I want to thank everyone at Smrz Racing, from Kuba, to everyone who has been involved with the team. I want to thank my family, especially my mom, and all my personal sponsors, TJ at KYT, Tosha and Rob at Bison Leathers, Gordon, and everyone at Pole Position travel. I want to thank Kathrin for all her hard work and my manager Michael for being there on and off track, and to everyone who supports me - thank you. For next year I am not sure yet of where I will be. I have some options and for sure I want to stay in the World Superbike paddock so I guess all I can say for now is watch this space. Finally, thanks to Yamaha and BLU CRU for the opportunity this year, to all the staff at World Superbike and to all the fans. See you in 2027!"
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Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia to headline MotoGP's inaugural Adelaide races from 12-14 November 2027 and continue in 2028.
MotoGP is delighted to announce a new multi-year agreement with Red Bull, which will see the iconic global brand become title sponsor of the Australian Grand Prix as the championship begins an exciting new era in Adelaide from 2027.
The inaugural city centre race will take place from 12-14 November 2027, with Red Bull continuing its title partnership in 2028 as MotoGP establishes one of the most exciting new events on its calendar.
Adelaide 2027 will usher in a new era for MotoGP in Australia, combining world-class racing with one of the most distinctive settings in global motorsport. Red Bull's long-term commitment will help establish the event as a flagship fixture on the MotoGP calendar for fans from across Australia and around the world.
The new agreement creates a powerful platform for MotoGP and Red Bull to deliver innovative fan experiences, extensive city-wide activations and unique entertainment throughout race week, helping establish Adelaide as a flagship event for the championship and one of the sport's most anticipated destinations. The partnership also builds on Red Bull's long-standing commitment to motorcycle racing and supporting the next generation of talent across the sport.
The Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia in Adelaide will mark a historic milestone for the sport as MotoGP arrives at a spectacular new city circuit in the heart of one of Australia's leading event destinations. Recently unveiled, the 4.13km, 15-corner circuit reimagines Adelaide's iconic Formula One layout for a new era, incorporating famous sections including Stag Corner, Rundle Road, Brewery Bend and Dequetteville Terrace.
Scheduled as the penultimate round of the MotoGP season next year, the event is set to provide a dramatic backdrop as championship battles reach their climax. Combining elite sporting competition with a unique urban setting, Adelaide will offer fans an experience unlike any other on the MotoGP calendar.
Carlos Ezpeleta, Deputy CEO of MotoGP, said: "Australia is one of MotoGP's most passionate and important markets, and we're delighted to welcome Red Bull as title sponsor as we begin an exciting new chapter in Adelaide in 2027.
"The inaugural Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia in Adelaide will be a landmark moment for MotoGP. The new city circuit provides an incredible opportunity to bring the sport into the heart of the city and create a spectacular experience for fans, teams and riders alike.
"Red Bull has an unrivalled track record in motorsport and shares our ambition to deliver world-class events and unforgettable fan experiences. They are the perfect partner as we build the future of the Australian Grand Prix together."
South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, said: "Red Bull is one of the most recognisable brands in the world, and having them on board as the title sponsor of Adelaide's first MotoGP Grand Prix is a huge endorsement for this event and a massive coup for South Australia.
"This is exactly the kind of global partnership we want to attract. One that brings enormous international exposure, creates excitement and helps establish Adelaide as a must-visit destination on the MotoGP calendar.
"We're building something special here, and with Red Bull and MotoGP teaming up, we're gearing up for an incredible first race in 2027."
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By Mat Oxley:
Sometimes a weekend just can't help but go your way. Take Marc Marquez, maybe the luckiest man on the grid right now. It seems this tournament really is going down to the wire, and playing a giant part in that is just how good these Aprilia bikes are right now. Playing four-in-a-row with a race's top positions is the kind of game we're used to seeing from Ducati, but it seems that The Other Italian Manufacturer is beating those Bologna Boys at their own game.
And then there is the hero of the hour, Raul Fernandez, with his exceptional finger work. How a man who has used his index finger for braking his entire life can just switch like that remains a mystery, even to Mat and Peter. And guess what: they know the brakes!
So get yourself a drink and get ready to hear us tell you all about the race at Mandalika this weekend. Cheers!
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The MotoGP Grand Prix at Mandalika in Indonesia is in the books, with Marco Bezzecchi taking the victory ahead of Raul Fernandez, while Jorge Martin completed the podium for Aprilia Racing. Read the teams' post-race PR below.
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing makes history with its first MotoGP poker at Mandalika.
The weekend at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit ended with a historic result for Aprilia, which secured its first poker finish in MotoGP with four RS-GP26 bikes in the top four.
Starting second on the grid, Marco Bezzecchi rode a smart race on his RS-GP26 and set the fastest lap at 1:29.960. His victory is the 300th by an Italian rider in the top class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Today's win is also his 11th in the top class and his fifth of the season, following victories at Buriram, Goiânia, Austin and Mugello.
Jorge Martín finished third after a solid race from the second row of the grid. This is the Spanish rider's ninth podium of the season and his third in a row, following those in Austria and Japan. Today's result also sees Martín regain the championship lead on 355 points.
The SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders were also outstanding. Raúl Fernández finished second, completing the all-Aprilia podium at Mandalika, while Ai Ogura's fourth place secured a historic first clean sweep of the top four for the RS-GP.
As well as its first poker finish in MotoGP, this was Aprilia Racing's fourth podium lockout of the season, following Le Mans, Assen and Silverstone. Today's success takes the Noale manufacturer's tally to 310 wins in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. It was also Aprilia's eighth victory this season and its 16th overall in the top class.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: "I'm happy with my race. I really wanted to leave Mandalika with a good result, and I'd been chasing this win since my injury at the Sachsenring. It felt really good. Clearly, with only five races left, the title is more lost than won. But that doesn't change how I think or work, especially with my team. I'm not a rider who gives up. That's who I am, and I'm happy to have met so many like-minded people along the way who I'm fortunate enough to work with."
Jorge Martin (89) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Jorge Martin: "I'm happy with this podium because I achieved the best possible result. Marco and Raúl had something extra all weekend. I tried to close the gap, but they were faster. I'm still a little disappointed with yesterday's result because I could have won, but I'm happy with today's. As for the championship, the most important thing is to stay in the title fight and, above all, arrive in Valencia with a chance."
Massimo Rivola - CEO Aprilia: "Once again, Aprilia means high drama, for better and for worse. Saturday started in the best possible way with pole position for Raúl Fernández, but the sprint was marred by a mistake at turn one and a serious error over Jorge's front tyre pressure, for which we owe him an apology. At least Ai's superb ride through the field salvaged something from it. Sunday, on the other hand, has been a day to remember, with four RS-GP bikes in the top four for the first time. We know it will be tough right to the end, but just as we don't get disheartened when things go badly, we don't get carried away when they go well. I want to congratulate everyone at Noale on their commitment and dedication, which are proving so valuable in this hard-fought season."
More, from a press release issued by Ducati:
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team wrap up the Grand Prix of Indonesia with a sixth-place finish. Francesco Bagnaia crashes out on lap six.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the Grand Prix of Indonesia at the Mandalika International Circuit. Marc Márquez finished the race in sixth place, while Francesco Bagnaia's race came to an early end due to a crash.
Márquez moved up one place at the start before dropping back to fourth on lap three. From lap seven onwards, Marc exchanged positions with the riders around him on several occasions, ultimately finishing sixth. Bagnaia, tenth on the grid, crashed at Turn 17 on lap six while running in tenth place.
As the seventeenth Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Marc Márquez is second in the championship standings with 353 points, two points behind the leader. Francesco Bagnaia is ninth with 166 points. The Ducati Lenovo Team is second in the teams' standings with 519 points, while Ducati sits second in the constructors' championship with 491 points.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, October 23rd, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Australia at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Pedro Acosta (37) and Marc Marquez (93) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 6th: "This weekend went really well, and I'm very happy that I didn't lose any points to Martín. It's true that you always want more and that we struggled in the race today, but we expected that over the full race distance. We struggled, but at the same time, we managed the situation perfectly and came out swinging. I stayed focused on the present without thinking about the fact that I hadn't finished a race here before today, so we can't complain."
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) - DNF: "This weekend I lacked speed and confidence. I was trying to follow Luca Marini, but it was clear that I didn't have the pace to do so and, when I tried to give something extra, I crashed. On a track like this, I feel the lack of rear-end grip and connection with the throttle that I've been experiencing even more, as being effective mid-corner is really important here. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to make the steps forward we were hoping for, but we'll continue to work ahead of the next race."
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Quartararo Takes 9th in Indonesian GP Race, Rins Finishes Inside the Points in P15.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo showed strong race pace in the hot 27-lap Grand Prix of Indonesia Race, riding from P12 on the grid to P9 at the chequered flag. Álex Rins also put up a determined fight but ultimately finished the contest in P15.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo delivered a strong performance around the Mandalika International Circuit today, combining solid race pace and tyre management in the demanding 27-lap Grand Prix of Indonesia. Pushing to the limit in the heat, he secured an encouraging ninth-place finish. Teammate Álex Rins was also in the mix for a top-10 result for much of the race, but a late drop in tyre performance hampered his progress, leaving him to cross the line in 15th place.
Quartararo started from P12 and maintained his position on the opening lap. After Fermín Aldeguer crashed on lap 2, the Frenchman moved up to 11th and set his sights on Francesco Bagnaia, whom he had battled during Saturday's Sprint. This time, Bagnaia crashed out on lap 6, promoting Quartararo into the top 10. With more than 1.6s separating him from Luca Marini ahead, Quartararo focused on closing the gap while defending his position from Brad Binder, Enea Bastianini, and teammate Rins. With 10 laps remaining, he had reduced the deficit to Marini and was running directly behind him. One lap later, Quartararo made his move to take ninth place and immediately began reeling in Fabio Di Giannantonio in eighth. Despite his efforts, he narrowly missed out by 0.159s, taking the chequered flag in ninth place, 19.999s from the race winner.
Rins commenced from P13 and dropped to 16th on the opening lap. He overtook Johann Zarco on lap 2 and, following Aldeguer's crash, moved into 14th place while chasing the riders ahead. On lap 6 and 11, he gained positions as Bagnaia crashed and Bastianini dropped back respectively. Riding in P12, the Spaniard soon found himself embroiled in a battle with Zarco. Initially coming out on top, Rins later lost two positions on lap 14. A further position was lost to Franco Morbidelli in the closing stages. Despite tyre drop, Rins continued to push in challenging conditions and crossed the finish line in 15th place, 31.662s from first.
Following the race, Quartararo is now joint 14th in the MotoGP World Championship standings with 74 points, while Rins keeps 20th place with 25 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP stay 10th in the Team Championship with 99 points, and Yamaha remain fifth in the Constructor Championship with 97 points.
The MotoGP paddock will now enjoy a one-week break before heading to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the Australian Grand Prix, taking place from 23-25 October.
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: "It was hot and physically demanding. I was struggling a lot on the first five laps, but I was able to maintain my position. After Moto2 and Moto3, the track conditions changed a lot, so I had some issues stopping in Turn 1 and Turn 10, but my feeling with the front was not so bad, so I could compensate a little bit. I saw that [Fabio] Di Giannantonio was struggling, but I came just one lap short. Also, on the last five laps, I destroyed my tyres. But I'm really happy with the race. It's quite a great result getting P9 again."
Alex Rins (42) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Alex Rins: "We didn't have the same feeling we had on Friday or Saturday. The track conditions had changed and with it everything else changed - though this was the same for everybody. From the first lap, I didn't have a good feeling, and then we also overheated the tyres, so that made this race very tough."
Massimo Meregalli - Team Director: "Overall this weekend has been quite positive for us. Fabio rode a really good race from the first to the very last lap, maintaining his position whilst making progress through the field to secure ninth place. He was close to eighth place at the end, which shows that our race pace was competitive. Álex was also in the fight for the top 10 during the first part of the race, but unfortunately he suffered a drop of the rear tyre in the closing stages, which made it difficult for him to maintain that pace. We leave Indonesia with useful data and good motivation to keep working. Now our focus shifts to Phillip Island - a very different circuit again - where we hope to continue building good momentum."
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Top ten fight rounds out Indonesian GP for Marini.
Luca Marini was the lone representative of the Honda HRC Castrol team and valiantly fought for tenth after the withdrawal of Aleix Espargaro in Mandalika.
The action continued to heat up at the Mandalika International Circuit with ambient temperatures rising as the MotoGP World Championship grid began their final preparation for the 27-lap Indonesian Grand Prix. A new record crowd of over 65,000 on race day embraced the heat to witness a thrilling race.
Making another incredible start when the lights went out, Luca Marini was able to repeat his start to the Sprint and immediately inserted himself into the battle for the top ten. Having made up five positions in just a few hundred meters, the Italian focused on maximising his early positive feeling and went on the attack. Keeping Quartararo at bay in the first half of the race, fading edge grip would limit Marini's defensive capabilities and eventually drop him back into the hands of Bastianini and Binder.
Despite this, Marini was able to cross the line in 12th place and once again finish as the top Honda rider. Leaving Indonesia with a total of 108 points, the #10 sits comfortably as the leading Honda man also in the World Championship standings and remains just 17 points from the top ten.
After Saturday's action, the Honda HRC Castrol team and Aleix Espargaro elected to withdraw from Sunday at the Indonesian GP. Given the physical restrictions felt by Espargaro already as a result of his injuries sustained at the start of the year, all involved decided this was the best course of action.
The Honda HRC Castrol squad and the rest of the MotoGP World Championship will enjoy a week off before an Australian, Malaysian and Qatar GP triple header starts on Friday, October 22 in Phillip Island.
Luca Marini (10) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Honda.
Luca Marini: "Again I was able to make a really good start and gain a lot of positions at the start. Once I was there in the top ten, I focused on defending my position as much as possible. The feeling with the bike and especially the tyres was a lot better than Saturday and we can see that from the pace in the first half. After 12 laps the edge grip started to drop and it became really difficult to defend from Fabio and then the KTM pair. At the end it is not as good as weekend as we were expecting, especially when last year we were so strong, but we at least finished as the top Honda again."
More, from a press release issued by Gresini:
Alex Marquez scored points, Fermin Aldeguer injured.
- RACEDAY
ALEX MARQUEZ 7º
FERMIN ALDEGUER NC
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
ALEX MARQUEZ 8º (172)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (125)
- TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BK8 GRESINI RACING 5º (306)
Alex Marquez (73) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Gresini.
Alex Marquez: "I was hoping to have more pace on the medium tyre, and we actually did, but the Aprilias were flying today. The result isn't what we were hoping for, but we still fought hard and came away with some important points. Now we'll reset this week and try to recover after a very intense weekend, also from a physical standpoint."
Angel Charte - MotoGP Medical Director: "Fermín Aldeguer has sustained a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand and will have to undergo surgery."
More, from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
Late Mandalika attack takes Bastianini to top 10 finish.
Enea Bastianini was among the fastest riders on track in the second half of the Indonesian Grand Prix as he recovered ground to finish tenth, while Maverick Viñales came home in 17th.
With track temperatures of 62 degrees and 73% humidity, Sunday's 27-lap race at the Mandalika International Circuit was among the most physically challenging Grand Prix of the year. 53,296 fans were in attendance to witness it.
The temperatures were only heightened for Bastianini at the start when he was riding in the main group. The Italian found it difficult to turn his KTM RC16 and hold the correct line in the track's 17 corners while trying to manage his front tyre pressure.
However, as the group spread apart, 'La Bestia' started to feel more at home. From mid-race he could lap comfortably in the 1'30s, which was a similar pace to the riders fighting for the podium. Late moves saw him pass Brad Binder and Luca Marini on lap 23 and 26 respectively, which elevated him to tenth place - his eleventh top ten finish of the season so far.
Viñales had a difficult Sunday. The Spaniard didn't feel at his physical best in morning Warm Up. Despite that, 'Top Gun' resolved to finish the race despite the punishing conditions and crossed the line in 17th.
The Tech3 team now have one weekend free before a run of three rounds in three weeks. That kicks off with the final Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island from 23-25 October.
Enea Bastianini (23) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: "It was a very difficult start, like always when you are starting behind many riders. But as the race progressed and the group spread apart, it was better for me. Today I suffered a lot in the slipstream, just like yesterday. My bike felt a little nervous when I was tucked in behind the others. The bike didn't want to stay on line, and turning was tricky. Plus, we felt the turbulence from the other bikes. We need to study this for Phillip Island. From the middle of the race, it was much better. I came back, was fast and did a good job at the end. I'm not really happy about the result. Next time out the aim will be to qualify much better. Let's see what we can do in Australia."
Maverick Viñales (12) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Maverick Viñales: "It was a bad race. Already this morning in the Warm Up I felt really bad and at my limit. I did the race and tried to finish for my team. I tried to do a good rhythm in the middle of the race but it was really difficult. I tried to push but, also, I still don't feel so good with the bike. It was very tough to do something good. Now is the time just to relax and go onto the next one. I will not train for the next days and try to recover and see the evolution of my physical condition over the next days. It was a very tough weekend."
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: "In the end we're leaving Mandalika with a strong top ten from Enea. This was the target before the race, but it wasn't as easy as expected. Enea struggled in the first half of the race but did a super good job in the second half when he was one of the fastest riders on track. It wasn't an easy weekend, but in the end Enea did a good job. Starting 14th, he ended up in tenth. It's a decent job on our side.
"On the other side of the garage the situation is a little more tricky. For some reason, Maverick never really felt comfortable on the bike. He didn't find a good setup and couldn't find the confidence. It was clearly a disappointing result today. Maverick will have to take a break, refresh himself and come back in Phillip Island in better spirits and there is no reason why we can't do it. Now it's time to pack up everything, have one week off and then head to Australia."
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 13th in Sunday's race at Mandalika.
- Starting from 19th on the grid, Zarco made a good start and immediately put himself in the fight for points and a top-10 finish.
- The French rider put together strong laps and maintained a consistent pace, although he admitted that he had chosen not to push too hard in order to avoid making mistakes.
- He eventually crossed the finish line in 13th place, scoring valuable points and gathering useful data for the upcoming rounds.
Johann Zarco (5) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco 13th: "I'm happy to have finished the race and scored some points. During the race, I had a good pace, but I got frustrated because I had to leave myself some margin to avoid crashing. I lost time that way. I couldn't fight the way I wanted to, and it was tough. We need to look at the bright side, as it was a hard weekend, but we scored points. We'll see how things go in Australia!"
More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 16th in Sunday's race at Mandalika.
- Starting from 20th on the grid, Moreira faced a challenging comeback mission on Indonesian soil.
- The Brazilian rider put in some strong laps early in the race, moving into the points and fighting hard to defend his position intelligently.
- After a difficult weekend, Diogo eventually crossed the finish line in 16th place, avoiding mistakes and gathering valuable data and information for the upcoming races.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 16th: "This weekend was difficult. Today, I tried to finish the race without crashing or making mistakes. I just wanted to finish the weekend. We couldn't do more than that, but we gave it our best. Now it's time to rest a bit, and let's see how things go in Australia!"
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Double DNF brings a disappointing end to Mandalika weekend for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP.
After a promising start to the Indonesian Grand Prix, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP suffered a disappointing end to the weekend, with both Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Jack Miller forced to retire from Sunday's race.
What had started as an encouraging weekend for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit ended in disappointment, as neither Toprak Razgatlıoğlu nor Jack Miller was able to finish Sunday's Indonesian Grand Prix. After showing improved feeling with the YZR-M1 on Friday, the team had hoped to build on that progress, with Miller continuing to make steps forward on Saturday. However, Razgatlıoğlu's weekend took a difficult turn after a highside crash in Free Practice left him with a dislocated shoulder.
The Turkish rider lined up for Sunday's race despite the injury, determined to give his best, but the challenge proved particularly demanding. Suffering from significant pain in his right shoulder and the surrounding area, Razgatlıoğlu was unable to continue and retired on lap eight. While his determination to race was clear, the physical discomfort ultimately made it impossible to complete the Grand Prix.
Miller's race came to an end even earlier. The Australian had approached Sunday with hopes of fighting for a points finish, encouraged by the more competitive pace he had shown throughout the weekend. However, a crash on lap five forced him to retire, bringing a premature end to what had looked like an opportunity to build on the progress made since Friday.
The double DNF is a frustrating conclusion to a weekend that had offered encouraging signs of improvement, and leaves the team without the result it had hoped to take away from Indonesia. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will now focus on analysing the data collected at Mandalika and preparing for the next round in Australia, with the aim of turning the progress shown earlier in the weekend into a stronger race result.
Jack Miller (43) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Pramac.
Jack Miller: "It was pretty similar to Japan. I had a reasonably good feeling this morning, but as soon as we went out for the Sprint, the bike became almost unrideable. Something is not working as it should, whether it's related to the fuel map or something else. The engine behaviour is inconsistent, and we need to work harder to understand why."
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (07) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Pramac.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: "Today, my biggest problem was my shoulder, not the bike. Yesterday, after the Sprint, it was not feeling too bad, but when I woke up this morning, the pain was much worse and I had less movement. I took painkillers, but the main issue was the lack of strength, especially under braking. With every lap, it became more difficult to manage the bike, particularly through the right-hand corners and the changes of direction.
Before the race, I spoke with the team, and they told me that if I felt too much pain, I should come back to the box or not race. But I wanted to try. I'm not a stupid rider: if I feel it is too dangerous or I cannot continue, I will stop. Today, I gave it my best, but during the race the situation became more difficult because moving my shoulder felt very strange, almost as if it could come out of place again. I eventually had to stop because I could no longer ride the bike properly.
Tomorrow, I will return to Turkey and have an MRI as soon as possible to understand the condition of my shoulder. I hope I won't need surgery and that some rest will be enough to recover for the next race. We will see what the doctors say, but I hope I can come back stronger next weekend."
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Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Race Two Sunday afternoon at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, the Italian rider won the 21-lap race by 4.888 seconds.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up, and Alberto Surra was third on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.
Yari Montella got fourth on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R and Axel Bassani got fifth on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini.
American Garrett Gerloff went from 13th on the grid to 7th at the finish on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Danilo Petrucci finished his race 16th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 664 points, 146 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 518 points. Yari Montella is third with 290 points.
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MORE HISTORY MADE: Bulega beats long-standing Rea points record with Race 2 victory at Estoril. Bulega has now scored more points than anyone else in a single WorldSBK campaign after his Estoril treble.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) continues to make MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship history with victory in Race 2 of the Tissot Estoril Round. The #11 beat teammate Iker Lecuona by just under five seconds for his latest win, while there was late podium drama at the Circuito Estoril. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) completed a hat-trick of P3 finishes in Portugal after a late crash for Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team).
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On the opening lap, Lecuona took the lead of the race, but Bulega made an aggressive move at Turn 6 on Lap 1 to reclaim the lead of the race before immediately starting to build a gap over his teammate. Although Lecuona initially stayed within half-a-second of his teammate, a 1'34.696s enabled 'Bulegas' to build a gap over his teammate in the first half of the race as he went on to secure a 29th victory of the season, and it also means the 25 points he gained put his 2026 tally to 664 points - the highest tally in a single season, beating Jonathan Rea's 2019 tally of 663 with three races to go. He also has 33 podiums in 2026, with the all-time record for rostrums in a season standing at 34, set by Rea in 2019. Lecuona claimed his 31st WorldSBK rostrum, with 25 of those being P2 finishes.
Jeremy Alcoba won the red-flagged FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. The Spaniard won the six-lap race by just 0.378 second.
Filippo Farioli was second on his VFT Racing Yamaha YZF-R9, and former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise finished third, just 2.242 seconds behind the winner, on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Can Oncu finished fourth on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing Yamaha YZF-R9.
Lucas Mahias, riding his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, got fifth.
Albert Arenas leads the championship with 364 points, 73 ahead of Valentin Debise who has 291 points. Can Oncu is third with 234 points.
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Alcoba wins red-flagged WorldSSP Race 2 at Estoril in tricky conditions, foiling Farioli and ZXMOTO's Debise. The fight for third in the Championship standings is heating up with two riders just five points back.
With a new FIM Supersport World Champion crowned in Race 1, the class attacked their red-flagged final race at the Circuito Estoril. Rain began to fall on track in the opening laps on Sunday afternoon, and after the red flags waved for track conditions after a crash, Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) crossed the line first in the restarted six-lap race, bagging his third win in four races. Filippo Farioli (VFT Racing Yamaha) took P2 at the final race of the Tissot Estoril Round for his third consecutive podium, ahead of Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing), who took a composed bronze medal to clinch second place in the Riders' Championship.
Nicolo Bulega won the World Superbike Superpole Race Sunday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, the 2026 Champion won the 10-lap race by 0.734 seconds.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the runner-up, and Alberto Surra was third on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigales V4R.
Home hero, Miguel Oliveira, got fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR and Alvaro Bautista got fifth on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.
Danilo Petrucci finished his race 16th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.
American Garrett Gerloff finished 18th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Nicolo Bulega leads the championship with 639 points, 141 ahead of Iker Lecuona who has 498 points. Yari Montella is third with 277 points.
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RECORD BREAKER: Bulega takes historic 28th win of 2026 as Surra denies Oliveira dream home rostrum. Bulega took advantage of an error from Lecuona, who finished P2, while Surra claimed P3 after a last-lap battle with Oliveira.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) made more MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship history with a 28th win of the 2026 campaign. He won the Tissot Superpole Race at the Circuito Estoril ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona, while Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) snatched third place from home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) on the final lap at the Tissot Estoril Round.
