Gonzalez opens Moto2 season with Buriram victory

Manuel Gonzalez won the 2026 Moto2 season opener in Thailand after a late-race fight at Buriram. The Spaniard moved into the lead in the closing laps and controlled the pace to the finish. Aron Canet secured second while rookie Diogo Moreira impressed with third place. Early crashes and tyre management shaped strategies across the field.