alpinestars top six as marc marquez takes control for mandalika sprint win

Marc Marquez secured an important MotoGP Sprint victory on Saturday afternoon at the Mandalika International Circuit, with superb race craft in the Indonesian heat delivering the outright points lead in the championship for the first time in 2026 – moving just four points ahead before the MotoGP Feature on Sunday.

“My pace was better, but in the end, as always, I tried to manage ⁠the risk. These 12 points are super important,” Marquez said.

Ai Ogura was second on the podium and Fabio Di Giannantonio third, while Jorge Martin finished fourth after battling with Marquez for the win. Alex Marquez was fifth ahead of Pedro Acosta, with Pecco Bagnaia eighth and Fabio Quartararo ninth, all Alpinestars riders.