Francesco Bagnaia achieved a drama-filled MotoGP victory at the 2023 Mandalika Pertamina Grand Prix, Sunday (15 October) because Jorge Martin failed to lead. Martin looked absolutely amazing at the start and showed a really great gait. From sixth position, the Pramac Ducati rider immediately stepped on the gas and took the lead at the first corner.
Francesco Bagnaia also made a superb start. Starting from 13th position, Pecco rose seven positions in the first lap to finish sixth. Bagnaia then came third in the third round. There was also drama in the third stage when Luca Marini was hit by Brad Binder and fell. In the end, the KTM competitor received a long lap penalty.
Entering the eighth lap, Marc Marquez experienced a little bad luck. The Repsol Honda racer fell at turn 13 and did not reach the finish line. Marquez also failed to complete the 2023 Mandalika Pertamina Grand Prix MotoGP sprint after falling on the first lap.
Martin's lead over Vinales entering the 10th lap increased to 2.4 seconds. One lap later, Brad Binder received another long lap penalty when he collided with Miguel Oliveira, breaking his front wing.
The main drama of the 2023 Mandalika Pertamina Grand Prix MotoGP occurred on the 13th lap. Martin, who was 3 seconds ahead of championship leader Maverick Vinales, fell at corner 11. The Spanish racer seemed surprised to make a mistake without pressure.
This situation is very profitable for Bagnaia. The Ducati rider immediately passed Vinales on the 17th lap and took the lead of the race. Bagnaia finally won the 2023 Mandalika Pertamina MotoGP ahead of Vinales and Fabio Quartararo. With this victory, Bagnaia returned to the top of the 2023 MotoGP series standings with 346 points, 18 points ahead of Martin.
- F.Bagnaia 41 menit 20,293 detik
- M.Vinales +0.306
- F.Quartararo +0.433
- F.Di Giannantonio +6.962
- M.Bezzecchi +11.111
- B.Binder +11.228
- J.Miller +12.474
- E.Bastianini +12.684
- A.Rins +22.540
- A.Espargaro +30.468
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