P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fabio Quartararo led the Mandalika MotoGP warm-up – but Marc Marquez rose into contention with a quicker cancelled lap.
Marco Bezzecchi’s strong performance at Mandalika came to an end during the morning warm-up session for the Indonesian MotoGP, where Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo topped the timesheets with a 1m 30.345s lap.
World champion Marc Marquez showed his speed with a slightly quicker 1m 30.239s lap, although it was invalidated due to track limits, but he looked strong using the medium rear tyre.
Marquez’s Ducati teammate, Jack Miller, also showed competitive pace on a new medium tyre, while Quartararo and other Yamaha riders struggled with generating heat in the medium rear.
The race strategy for the afternoon remained uncertain, with some riders, including Quartararo and Bezzecchi, considering using the soft rear tyre.
The weather conditions, particularly the wind in turn 7-8, posed challenges for the riders, making it a difficult day ahead for them in the grand prix.
The Indonesian MotoGP will kick off at 3pm local time, promising an exciting and unpredictable race with various tyre strategies in play.
