Lombok Tengah, Jurnalekbis.com- Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo secured a triumphant victory in the Sprint Race at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia held on Saturday (28/9/2024). Bagnaia delivered an impressive performance throughout the 13-lap race at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, despite starting from fourth position.
In the previous qualifying session, Jorge Martin from Prima Pramac Ducati recorded the fastest time, securing pole position. He was followed by Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in second place and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) in third. Bagnaia started from fourth position, with his teammate Enea Bastianini in fifth, and Marc Marquez in twelfth.
However, during the Sprint Race, Bagnaia showcased a stellar performance, battling at the front of the pack. Despite Jorge Martin’s early race incident, which saw him crash but manage to continue, Bagnaia, Bezzecchi, Marc Marquez, and Bastianini all impressed on the track, drawing applause from the spectators who watched their every move.
The checkered flag waved to conclude the Sprint Race, with Francesco Bagnaia taking first place, followed by Enea Bastianini in second and Marc Marquez in third. The podium finish was particularly special for Marquez, who had to start from twelfth after a fall in Q2. His appearance was eagerly anticipated by fans, especially following his two podium finishes at Misano.
“Today, fans were treated to exciting action from Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP classes with qualifying sessions, followed by the MotoGP™ Sprint Race won by Francesco Bagnaia. The main race tomorrow promises to be an even more thrilling spectacle across all classes. For the audience, we have also prepared various entertainment at the festival area, including live music stages and numerous SME products. In addition, a variety of official merchandise and apparel from the event are available at different booths as collectibles,” said Priandhi Satria, Vice Chairman of MotoGPTM 2024.
With the results from the Sprint Race at the Indonesian GP 2024, the competition in the MotoGP™ standings has tightened. Jorge Martin remains at the top with 341 points, followed by Bagnaia, who is just 12 points behind with 329 points, and Enea Bastianini in third with 291 points.
Off the track, the Pertamina Energizing You Festival added to the excitement for visitors, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The band Geisha performed in the afternoon, refreshing the crowd after the intense racing action. In the evening, ADA Band and Slank are scheduled to perform, enhancing the weekend experience and making visitors’ time at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit even more memorable
