2026 MotoGP Indonesian GP Q1 and Q2 rider breakdown

The Q1/Q2 split is where championship momentum can quietly shift — riders who miss direct Q2 entry face a knockout round that burns tyres and energy before the main qualifying fight even begins. For title contenders, where you sit on this list often reflects how well the bike is working on this particular circuit layout rather than outright pace. Mandalika's surface and conditions can produce unexpected Q1 casualties, so the composition of this list is worth reading as a form guide for the race itself.