Bezzecchi and Fernandez Crashed in Mandalika Sprint
The two Aprilia riders exited the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint after a high-speed collision at Turn 1.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Motorsports
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Aprilia teammates Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez crashed out of the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint after colliding at Turn 1. The incident occurred during a chaotic sequence as riders jockeyed for position early in the race.
Why it matters
The crash prevented both riders from completing the sprint, further complicating the championship standings as teams monitor the fallout from the Aprilia-on-Aprilia collision. Raul Fernandez sustained a broken finger in the accident.
Marco Bezzecchi trails championship leader Marc Marquez by 59 points in the current standings. The sprint race also saw Jorge Martin finish in the fourth position.
The players
Marco Bezzecchi
An Aprilia team rider who is currently chasing the MotoGP World Championship title.
Raul Fernandez
An Aprilia team rider who sustained a broken finger during the high-speed sprint race crash.
Marc Marquez
The current leader of the MotoGP World Championship who was involved in the braking sequence at Turn 1.
Fabio di Giannantonio
A MotoGP rider whose actions during the braking phase contributed to the congestion at Turn 1.
Jorge Martin
A MotoGP competitor who secured a fourth-place finish in the Mandalika sprint race.
The details
The collision was triggered when Marc Marquez maneuvered to avoid Fabio di Giannantonio, forcing Marco Bezzecchi to adjust his racing line. This movement into the path of Raul Fernandez caused contact with Fernandez's front wheel, leading to the dual crash.
Timeline
The collision occurred during the Mandalika MotoGP Sprint on October 10, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The double-exit removes valuable sprint points from the Aprilia team's tally during the critical final stretch of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. This result reshapes the midfield standings and narrows the options for riders attempting to catch the series leader.
The collision forces immediate medical assessment for Raul Fernandez's broken finger before future race sessions. For fantasy players and bettors, the crash eliminates two potential scorers and shifts the points distribution for the remainder of the Mandalika weekend.
The takeaway
Incidents between teammates represent a significant missed opportunity for points that can alter team-wide championship standing. Riders must balance aggressive braking maneuvers with the spatial awareness required to avoid intra-team contact.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates on the championship standings in the Motorsports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crash.
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