MotoGP title = wrapped up, but there’s plenty on the line as the paddock lands in what has quickly become a favourite port of call: Lombok. The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia sees Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) land with a spring in his step after last weekend’s perfect display in Japan, while teammate Marc Marquez comes into a Grand Prix as the official King of MotoGP for the first time since 2019 following a highly emotional Sunday in Motegi.
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More Thursday takeaways and talking points
On Thursday afternoon, it was unfortunately confirmed that Ai Ogura is to sit out Indonesian GP. The Trackhouse MotoGP Team rider will take some time out to focus on recovering before he returns to action.
Later, the Pre-Event Press Conference saw Bagnaia joined by Japanese GP podium finisher Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) and Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Franco Morbidelli. Watch the trio debrief and take questions from the floor HERE and see more below:
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You can also catch up on the GearUP show to hear from Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) after it was confirmed the Portuguese rider will be jumping across to the WorldSBK paddock next year to race for BMW.
And did you hear about our now annual MotoGP riders’ parade in Mataram? Watch the highlights HERE as MotoGP stars enjoyed being amongst the local fans just up the road from the circuit.
Plus, find This Week in MotoGP, covering all the key events and goings on, below! See you on Friday for track action from Indonesia.
