Marc Márquez finished sixth in the Indonesian Grand Prix after winning Saturday’s Sprint. The Ducati rider initially moved into the top three, but Jorge Martín and Pedro Acosta passed him during the race. Ai Ogura later moved ahead as well, leaving Márquez sixth at the flag. Despite missing the Sunday podium, Márquez completed his first full Grand Prix race at Mandalika after several difficult visits.

Jorge Martín finished third at the Indonesian Grand Prix to reclaim the MotoGP championship lead. Marc Márquez had moved ahead after winning Saturday’s Sprint, but his sixth-place finish on Sunday changed the standings again. Martín now has 355 points, while Márquez sits on 353. With only two points separating the rivals, the championship fight remains finely balanced heading into the Australian Grand Prix. 

Raúl Fernández secured second place at the Indonesian Grand Prix despite racing with two broken fingers. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider sustained the injuries in Saturday’s Sprint crash with Marco Bezzecchi. He started from pole position and led much of Sunday’s race before Bezzecchi passed him with nine laps remaining. Fernández held on to second, completing a remarkable recovery from the previous day’s disappointment.

Aprilia achieved its first ever MotoGP top-four lockout at the Indonesian Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi won ahead of Trackhouse rider Raúl Fernández, while Jorge Martín finished third and Ai Ogura took fourth. The result was a remarkable turnaround after Bezzecchi and Fernández crashed out of Saturday’s Sprint. All four riders delivered a landmark result for Aprilia and its Trackhouse satellite team.

Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix after passing Raúl Fernández with nine laps remaining. The Italian had spent much of the race following the Trackhouse rider before making his move at Turn 1. Bezzecchi then built a comfortable gap to secure his first victory since the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. Jorge Martín finished third, completing an Aprilia podium lockout at Mandalika. 

The British Superbike Championship will introduce major technical changes in 2027, including Balance of Performance rules designed to bring different manufacturers closer together. Ducati has dominated the 2026 season, winning 23 of the first 31 races, according to Visordown. The new system targets around 200bhp and introduces controlled electronics. BSB says the changes aim to improve competition and reduce costs, rather than target one manufacturer specifically.

UK Motorcycle MOT Fees Could Rise After 16 Years Without an Increase Motorcycle MOT fees in the UK could come under pressure as the motor industry calls for higher testing charges for the first time in more than 16 years. The current maximum fee for a standard motorcycle MOT is £29.65. The cap has remained unchanged since 2010, despite increases in operating costs for garages. The latest debate follows a proposal from independent garages to raise the maximum fee for a car MOT to at least £95. The campaign highlights the financial pressure facing testing centres, including higher labour costs, rent, equipment and training expenses. However, the £95 figure relates to car MOTs. It is not an announced new fee for motorcycles, and there is no confirmed increase to the motorcycle MOT cap at present. The Department for Transport says it has no current plans to raise MOT fees, although it continues to review the issue with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and industry representatives. For motorcyclists, the debate matters because an MOT is a legal requirement for most bikes once they reach three years old. The inspection checks whether a motorcycle meets minimum roadworthiness and environmental standards. It is not a full mechanical service, but it can identify problems with components such as brakes, tyres, lights, steering and suspension. Garage representatives argue that testing must remain financially viable if qualified staff and suitable equipment are to be maintained. Industry figures have also warned that making inspections too expensive could discourage some owners from maintaining compliance. For riders, the concern is different. Motorcycling is often promoted as an economical form of transport, and higher testing fees would add to the cost of ownership alongside insurance, fuel, servicing and repairs. Any increase would require a decision by the government. Until then, riders should not assume that the £29.65 maximum has changed. The key question is how to keep testing centres viable without making routine roadworthiness checks less affordable for motorcyclists.

Fabio Di Giannantonio celebrated his birthday with a third place finish in the Indonesian GP Sprint. The VR46 Ducati rider crossed the line 0.835 seconds behind winner Marc Márquez after 13 laps at Mandalika. The result gave Ducati two riders on the podium and showed the team's ability to challenge despite Aprilia’s strong pace during Friday Practice. Di Giannantonio will now aim to carry that form into Sunday's Grand Prix. 

Ai Ogura delighted Indonesian fans by finishing second in the Sprint at Mandalika. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider capitalised on the crashes ahead and delivered a strong performance to secure a home region podium. He crossed the line 0.509 seconds behind Marc Márquez, giving Aprilia a positive result despite the early retirements of Raúl Fernández and Marco Bezzecchi. Ogura also moved closer to the leading group in the championship standings.