Less than 72 hours after clinching the title at Motegi, it’s already time to face Round 18 of the 2025 MotoGP season in Indonesia. Ducati and Marc Márquez are already the manufacturers’ and riders’ World Champions; they just need to seal the Triple Crown in the Premier Class, a goal that we already achieved in 2007 and 2022. Having missed out on the title by just two points at Motegi, the Ducati Lenovo Team will only need to maintain a lead of at least 309 points over Gresini Racing at the checkered flag of the Saturday’s SPRINT. The race will begin at 3:00 PM local time at the Mandalika Circuit, a track that made its debut on the calendar in 2022 and has seen the Desmosedici GP triumph twice (Bagnaia in ’23 and Martin in ’24).
Marc, mathematically crowned Champion thanks to two second-place finishes at Motegi in the Sprint and the race, arrived in Lombok after a series of events in the capital Jakarta, is aiming for the 100th win. He could achieve this ultimate goal on Sunday, he would celebrate this incredible year with another record for number of victories across the various categories.
Francesco Bagnaia, who dominated in Japan with the pole position, the SPRINT and the GP victory, has regained his smile. The feeling on the bike is more than positive, his instincts aboard the Desmosedici GP are restored, and he’s aiming for the P2 in the championship.
The appointment for both riders is Friday, October 3rd, at 10:45 AM local time, for the first free practice session.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 1st (541 points)
“The last 72 hours have been simply incredible. Sunday was a day I will always remember. There were very touching moments, of emotion, and above all of joy and peace. I arrive in Mandalika still with all these emotions, which will give me an extra boost to stay focused and continue giving my all for the Team and the entire working group. The Teams’ victory is now very close too”.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd (274 points)
“In Japan everything was practically perfect, even with a bit of suspense at the end, but I’m really happy because, thanks to the work of the entire Team, we managed to get back into the top positions. It wasn’t easy; there were some very tough moments. Now we still have five race weekends ahead of us: let’s enjoy them, work hard, and try to recover as many points as possible in the standings”.
Circuit Information
Country: Indonesia
Name: Mandalika Circuit
Fastest lap: Martin (Ducati), 01:44.461 – 2024
Circuit record: Martin (Ducati), 01:29.088 – 2024
Maximum speed: Bastianini (Ducati), 318.5 km/h – 2024
Track length: 4,3 km
Sprint race distance: 13 laps (60 km)
Race distance: 27 laps (116.13 km)
Turns: 17 (11 right, 6 left)
2024 Results
GP Podium: 1° Martin (Ducati); 2° Acosta (KTM), 3° Bagnaia (Ducati)
Pole Position: Martin (Ducati), 01:29.088
Fastest Lap: Bastianini (Ducati), 01:30.539
Racing Statistics
Francesco Bagnaia
Bike: Ducati DesmosediciGP
Race Number: 63
GPs Started: 229 (124 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
First GP: Qatar 2019 (MotoGP), Qatar 2017 (Moto2), Qatar 2013 (Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 82 (59 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
First GP Wins: Aragón 2021 (MotoGP), Qatar 2018 (Moto2), Netherlands 2016 (Moto3)
Pole positions: 33 (26 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
First pole position: Qatar 2021 (MotoGP), France 2018 (Moto2), Great Britain 2016 (Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)
Marc Márquez
Bike: Ducati DesmosediciGP
Race Number: 93
GPs Started: 284 (206 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
First GP: Qatar 2013 (MotoGP), Qatar 2011 (Moto2), Spagna 2008 (125cc)
Wins: 99 (73 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 165 (126 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
First GP Wins: Americas 2013 (MotoGP), France 2011 (Moto2), Italy 2010 (125cc)
Pole positions: 102 (74 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
First pole position: Americas 2013 (MotoGP), Great Britain 2011 (Moto2), France 2009 (125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)
Championship Information
Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – World Champion – 1st (541 points)
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd (274 points)
Constructors Standings
Ducati – 1st (612 points)
Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 1st (815 points)
Posted on October 3, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
