Maximo Quiles secured the 2026 Moto3 World Championship in dominant fashion on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by winning the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Riding for the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, Quiles captured his 10th victory of the season to clinch the world title with five Grands Prix remaining on the calendar, finishing the 20-lap race with a total time of 32 minutes and 36.821 seconds according to race records.
Quiles Dominates Mandalika to Claim the Crown
The Spanish rookie seized control early in the race. David Almansa, starting from pole position for Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP, led the field through the opening corners before Quiles wrestled away the lead on the third lap. Once out front, Quiles steadily built a comfortable margin over the chasing pack.
Veda Ega Pratama Fights Through the Lead Group
Racing on home soil, Indonesian rider Veda Ega Pratama delivered a competitive performance for Honda Team Asia.
Podium Battle and Midfield Recovery
Behind Quiles and runner-up Almansa, Brian Uriarte of Red Bull KTM Ajo captured the final step of the podium in a frantic final-lap duel. Uriarte edged out Matteo Bertelle by just 0.094 seconds, while Rico Salmela rounded out the top five for Red Bull KTM Tech3. Further down the grid, A-M MSi Racing’s Hakim Danish orchestrated a remarkable recovery. Starting from 26th on the grid following a penalty for slow riding during qualifying, Danish methodically picked off rivals to cross the line in 12th position, securing four valuable championship points.
Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia Top Ten Results
Race classifications at the Mandalika circuit confirmed the points-scoring positions following a dramatic afternoon of lightweight-class competition:
- 1. Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) — 32:36.821
- 2. David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) — +2.994
- 3. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) — +5.156
- 4. Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP – MTA)
- 5. Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
- 6. Veda Ega Pratama (Honda Team Asia)
- 7. Guido Pini (Leopard Racing)
- 8. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing)
- 9. Joel Esteban (LEVEL UP – MTA)
- 10. Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power)
Championship Implications and Remaining Rounds
With Quiles mathematically securing the 2026 Moto3 world crown at Mandalika, attention shifts to the remaining five Grands Prix of the season as the paddock prepares for the next round of the championship calendar.
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