MotoGP quickly follows Misano with the Indonesian Grand Prix, marking the start of an intense series of six races in eight weeks that will decide the fate of the 2024 World Championship. This crucial Asian segment begins at the Mandalika circuit, followed by Japan, and promises to be full of action.
Pecco Bagnaiafollowing his fall during the “long” race of Misanosaw
Jorge Martin take an advance of 24 points in the general classification. If this gap can be closed, Bagnaia no longer has the right to make a mistake. The next two races will be decisive, and any misstep could be costly.
The role of referee in this fight is played by Marc Marquezwinner at Aragon and Misano, as well asEnea Bastianinivictorious at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Although their title chances are slim, they can influence the outcome of the championship by shaking up the direct title contenders.
The victory of Bastianini has
Misano was not without controversy. Its overtaking on Jorge Martin in the last lap, judged to be on the limit by many, provoked mixed reactions.
Martinas well as several other drivers such as Marc Marquez, Aleix Espargaro And Luca Mariniexpected a penalty for the Italian. However, the stewards decided not to penalize the incident, considering that the overtaking remained within the limits of the race.
KTMdespite its efforts, still seems to be lagging behind the Ducatiwho currently dominate the championship. For his part, Honda
continues to suffer, but Yamaha showed encouraging signs at Misano with Fabio Quartararo. The Frenchman managed to reach Q2 and almost reached the top 5 before running out of fuel in the final corner. In Mandalika, the objective of
Quartararo will be to confirm this progress and fight for the Top 6.
Will the weather be a party pooper in Indonesia?
The weather could play a crucial role this weekend. The forecast calls for changeable weather with risk of rain Friday and Saturdaywhile the sun is expected to be present on Sunday. Track conditions could therefore change quickly, requiring great adaptability on the part of the drivers.
The international circuit of Mandalika4.3 kilometers long, has a technical layout with
6 left turns and 11 right turns. It is a relatively new circuit for MotoGP, inaugurated in
2022Or
Jorge Martin had won the Sprint race, and
Pecco Bagnaia had won the main race. Teams and drivers will have to be attentive to the track conditions and the unpredictable weather at this circuit.
With a championship more open than ever and a busy calendar, the Indonesian Grand PrixIt promises to be a turning point in the quest for the title. Here is the program.
2024 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix Schedule
Friday September 27
Test 1 Moto3 03:00-03:35
Test 1 Moto2 03:50-04:30
Free Practice 1 MotoGP 04:45-05:30
Tests 2 Moto3 07:15-07:50
Tests 2 Moto2 08:05-08:45
MotoGP Test 09:00-10:00
Saturday September 28
Tests 3 Moto3 02:40-03:10
Tests 3 Moto2 03:25-03:55
Free Practice 2 MotoGP 04:10-04:40
Q1 MotoGP 04:50-05:05
Q2 MotoGP 05:15-05:30
Q1 Moto3 06:50-07:05
Q2 Moto3 07:15-07:30
Q1 Moto2 07:45-08:00
Q2 Moto2 08:10-08:25
Sprint Race MotoGP 09:00
Sunday September 29
MotoGP Warm Up 04:40-04:50
Moto3 Race 06:00
Moto2 Race 07:15
MotoGP Race 09:00
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