P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Qualifying results and grid line-up for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the Indonesian MotoGP at Mandalika, round 15 of 20 in the 2023 world championship.
Luca Marini set a new lap record in a dramatic Qualifying 1, with Enea Bastianini knocking his teammate Francesco Bagnaia out of the final transfer spot. Bagnaia will start the Mandalika races from 13th on the grid. Reigning MotoGP champion Bagnaia is only 3 points ahead of Jorge Martin as they head into the final six rounds of the season. The Mandalika circuit has been resurfaced since last year’s race, and Michelin is bringing special heat-resistant tires due to the extreme temperatures. Marco Bezzecchi fractured his collarbone in a training accident, but he made a surprising comeback with the third-fastest lap time. Other riders attempting comebacks include Alex Rins, Enea Bastianini, and Alex Marquez, although Marquez withdrew due to pain after Friday’s practice session. Both Marini and Bastianini have long lap penalties awaiting them for causing previous accidents.
Source: Crash
