Credited from: REUTERS
Aldeguer's breakout moment came at the Mandalika circuit, where the Gresini Racing rookie surged past KTM's Pedro Acosta on the 10th lap to take the lead and eventually crossed the line with a comfortable margin ahead of Acosta and Aldeguer's teammate Alex Marquez on the podium. The 20-year-old, who also became the second-youngest rider to win a MotoGP race behind Marc Marquez, said afterwards, "I can't believe it, no. I'm super happy. I have a lot of words to say... we have to continue like this. This is not the time to relax, it's the time for more." Bezzecchi, who had been pole-sitter and had a poor start, collided with Marquez, triggering the dramatic incident that shaped the race's outcome. Aldeguer's victory is noted as the first MotoGP win by a rookie since Jorge Martin in 2021, and his triumph helped erase the pain of his sprint-run coming into Sunday. according to Reuters and Al Jazeera, and The Jakarta Post.
The opening-lap clash between Bezzecchi and Marquez removed a key storyline from the event, as Bezzecchi's frantic push to regain the lead backfired—sending both riders into the gravel and leaving Marquez clutching his shoulder. The Spaniard, who had just clinched the world title the previous week, was seen hobbling and later required medical evaluation after the initial round of scans reportedly showed a collarbone fracture; this added to a rough day for Ducati as Pecco Bagnaia also slid out of contention. The incident underscored a painful run of misfortune for Marquez at Mandalika. according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Jakarta Post.
In addition to Aldeguer's win, the podium featured Acosta in second and Alex Marquez in third as the race exposed the mixed fortunes for rivals: Bezzecchi had dominated practice and qualifying but was unable to convert the pole into a win, while Bagnaia's late crash further reshaped the top positions. The incident-filled event also noted that Marquez remains a focal point of the story, with his championship status and ongoing injury situation casting a long shadow over the Indonesian Grand Prix. This context was echoed across Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Jakarta Post’s coverage of the race, including mention of Rueda clinching the Moto3 title earlier in the day. according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Jakarta Post.