Guevara Sets New Moto2 Lap Benchmark at Mandalika
Izan Guevara topped Friday afternoon Moto2 practice at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. He set a 1:32.337, edging Diogo Moreira's previous all-time lap record from 2025. Alex Escrig was second, Daniel Holgado third, and American Joe Roberts placed 15th.
Izan Guevara’s Friday afternoon benchmark at the 4.30-kilometer Mandalika circuit was 1:32.337, just 0.004 seconds under Diogo Moreira’s 2025 record. The Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro rider, already a winner in Austria and Japan, led Alex Escrig by 0.231 seconds.
Daniel Holgado took third despite a late technical problem. Manuel Gonzalez, the championship leader, was fourth after his visor came loose; a connectivity stoppage also interrupted the session. Senna Agius completed the top five, while Joe Roberts ended 15th.
Guevara’s record and tight title fight could raise interest in Moto2 among Indonesian fans, broadcast audiences, and sponsors, potentially benefiting local tourism and media coverage around Mandalika. The red flags may also prompt teams and organizers to review visor safety and circuit communications, affecting riders, officials, and spectators. How much these effects materialize may depend on the weekend’s racing and the championship outcome.