In what has quickly established itself as the new norm for the factory Honda HRC team, Luca Marini and Joan Mir sailed into the top ten placing fourth and sixth respectively.

As is often the case, conditions in Lombok, Indonesia were brutal as the ambient temperatures pushed into the 30s and the humidity hit 67%. With the wind in their sails still from the Japanese GP podium, Honda HRC Castrol were not deterred and made every lap count around the 4.3 kilometre long Indonesian Circuit. Continuing to build on their work throughout the entirety of the year, the duo once again made sure the RC213V was well represented at the front.

Leading the way in the morning, Luca Marini made his intentions abundantly clear – the Italian on top of the pile by 0.136s. Going a further 1.1 seconds faster in the afternoon, Marini would end the day in fourth overall. His 1’29.730 is already six tenths faster than his Q1 time from the Indonesian GP last year. The form is similar to what Marini had in Motegi and he is looking to learn from that experience and really capitalise on Qualifying. Flowing around a circuit he has always enjoyed, the #10 will be one to keep an eye on tomorrow.

Joan Mir was not to be outdone by his teammate and ended the day in sixth, 0.038s off the time set by Marini. Although not as strong a circuit historically as Motegi for the double World Champion, Mir was able to consistently be competitive here in Mandalika on Friday. This is now the third race in a row both riders have entered Q2 directly from Friday, continuing this performance at every race is now a clear and realistic first goal of the weekend.

Both Marini and Mir have shown some of their best form yet today and the pair have the front row as a clear target. With nine riders in the top ten split by half a second, Saturday’s action will be a close fought affair where even a small gain could pay significant dividends.

Luca Marini

Fourth 1'29.730

“Our feeling and performance is improving with each GP and we are following a clear trajectory. Each time we exit the garage we understand more and push the limit of the bike a little bit further. I know it’s only Friday and we still have a lot of work to do, but we are very satisfied with what we have done today. Tomorrow it will be crucial to find the lap time in Q2 and arrive on the front row of the grid is the target. Tonight we will work to find some more speed with the soft rear because already on race pace I feel comfortable. If we can make this step then I think we can have a really good rest of the weekend.”

Joan Mir

Sixth 1'29.768

“You really had to be focused today, it was so easy to have a crash today and we had to do some work to get the feeling we had. It was a solid day and I was able to be consistently fast, even if it’s not one of my favourite circuits. Some things to check and improve tonight, but being strong at this circuit shows what our level is like. It’s a day of confidence today, it’s another boost for the rest of the season. A good confirmation of last weekend with some more to come.”

MotoGP 2025
Practice Round 18   Mandalika

Indonesian GP - Friday Combined Times

Dry
Humidity
67%
Track Temp
55°C
Air Temp
30°C
Pos. Rider Num Nation Team Constructor Time/Gap
1 Bezzecchi Marco 72 ITA Aprilia Racing Aprilia 1'29.240
2 Aldegeur Fermin 54 SPA Team Gresini Racing MotoGP Ducati 0.408
3 Acosta Pedro 37 SPA Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 0.424
4 Marini Luca 10 ITA Honda HRC Castrol Honda 0.490
5 Fernandez Raul 25 SPA Trackhouse Racing Aprilia 0.493
6 Mir Joan 36 SPA Honda HRC Castrol Honda 0.528
7 Quartararo Fabio 20 FRA Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 0.597
8 Rins Alex 42 SPA Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Yamaha 0.628
9 Oliveira Miguel 88 POR Prima Pramac Yamaha Yamaha 0.690
10 Marquez Alex 73 SPA Team Gresini Racing MotoGP Ducati 0.745
11 Marquez Marc 93 SPA Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati 0.813
12 Morbidelli Franco 21 ITA Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati 0.868
13 Binder Brad 33 RSA Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 0.916
14 Zarco Johann 5 FRA LCR Honda Honda 0.990
15 Bastianini Enea 23 ITA Red Bull KTM Tech 3 KTM 1.145
16 Miller Jack 43 AUS Prima Pramac Yamaha Yamaha 1.165
17 Bagnaia Francesco 63 ITA Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati 1.256
18 Di Giannantonio Fabio 49 ITA Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati 1.256
19 Vinales Maverick 25 SPA Red Bull KTM Tech 3 KTM 1.289
20 Chantra Somkiat 35 THA LCR Honda Honda 2.194
Location Information

Mandalika International Street Circuit (known as Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit) is located in the Mandalika resort area on the Central Lombok Regency in West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. The circuit is a venue for Asia Talent Cup, Superbike World Championship and Grand Prix motorcycle racing races.

Length 4.3 km
Width 15m
Left Corners 6
Right Corners 11
Longest Straight 723 m
Constructed 2021

Records

Pole Position 1'29.088 (173.8Km/h) Jorge Martin (Ducati, 2024)
Race Lap 1'30.539 (171.0Km/h) Enea Bastianini (Ducati, 2024)
Race Time 33'27.223 (154.2Km/h) Miguel Oliveira (KTM, 2022)
2024 Winner Jorge Martin (Ducati)
2024 Sprint Winner Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati)