The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 brings premier-class motorcycle racing and a strong contingent of homegrown talents to the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Nusa Tenggara Barat, scheduled from October 9 to October 11, 2026. While the world championship headlines the weekend at the 4.31-kilometer (2.68-mile) coastal venue, local interest centers heavily on how Indonesian riders perform across Moto3, Moto2, and the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup support classes in front of local fans.
Indonesian Riders on World Championship Grids
In the Moto3 world championship, Veda Ega Pratama represents Honda Team Asia as he competes in his home Grand Prix. The rider from Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, currently holds eighth place in the 2026 Moto3 provisional standings with 105 points, keeping him actively in the fight for the Rookie of the Year honors. Meanwhile, Mario Suryo Aji contests the Moto2 class. The Magetan, East Java, native enters the Mandalika weekend positioned 27th in the Moto2 standings with three championship points.
Full Astra Honda Lineup for the Moto4 Asia Cup
Alongside the grand prix classes, the fourth round of the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup 2026 brings six young Indonesian riders trained by PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) to the grid. The lineup features four regular competitors—Bintang Pranata Sukma, Muhammad Badly Ayatullah, Maulana Malik, and Resky Yusuf—alongside two wildcard entries, Valera Octavianuz and Abimanyu Fermadi.
The riders arrive at Mandalika carrying momentum from the third round held at Mobility Resort Motegi in Japan. GridOto.com noted that Muhammad Badly Ayatullah secured a third-place finish in race two at Motegi. Resky Yusuf also showed strong pace by finishing fourth in race one and fifth in race two at the Japanese venue, though those results shifted following post-race penalties. Bintang Pranata Sukma finished sixth in race one, and Maulana Malik secured seventh place.
Wildcards Gain Experience on NSF250R Machinery
For the two wildcard entries, Valera Octavianuz and Abimanyu Fermadi, the event provides an opportunity to gain experience aboard NSF250R machinery at world championship level.
Mandalika International Circuit Schedules Practice and Races
Track activity at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, with opening practice sessions for all classes. Qualifying and the MotoGP Sprint take place on Saturday, October 10, with the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup Race 1 scheduled for 15:10 local Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Sunday, October 11, features the main grand prix races, opening with Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup Race 2 at 08:45 WIB ahead of the premier MotoGP race.
