Marc Marquez said his Thailand Grand Prix retirement was caused by bad luck after striking a kerb late in the race. The Ducati rider ran wide to avoid a fall, but immediately felt a heavy impact and lost rear pressure. He said he had used the same kerb many times in testing, yet this time it damaged the tyre and ended his race.
Marc Marquez says Ducati remains relaxed despite a tough Thai Grand Prix. For the first time since 2021, no Ducati rider reached the podium, ending an 88-race run. Marquez was chasing third when a damaged rear wheel forced retirement. He says the team must improve but expects stronger results at upcoming races.
Pedro Acosta followed his sprint victory with second place in the Thai Grand Prix. The KTM rider stayed close to race winner Marco Bezzecchi throughout the main race and collected big points. With that result, Acosta moved to the top of the early championship standings after the opening weekend at Buriram.
Ducati confirmed Marc Marquez’s Thai Grand Prix retirement was caused by damage after hitting the Turn 4 kerb. The impact broke the rear wheel rim, leading to a tyre puncture on lap 21 while he was chasing third place. The reigning champion had recovered positions earlier before the technical issue forced him out of the race.
Marco Bezzecchi secured the first MotoGP victory of 2026 in Thailand after leading from pole and pulling clear across the race distance. The Aprilia rider finished over five seconds ahead of KTM’s Pedro Acosta, with Raul Fernandez third. Marc Marquez’s race was compromised late by a tyre puncture, ending his challenge near the finish.
Pedro Acosta secured his first MotoGP sprint victory in Buriram after Marc Marquez received a final-lap penalty. The two fought all race before a last-corner move forced Marquez to hand back the lead. He finished second ahead of Raul Fernandez, while Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi openly criticised race direction’s decision.
Alex Marquez says Ducati should not overreact if Marco Bezzecchi controls the Thai Grand Prix weekend. Aprilia looked strongest after a record lap in practice, with Bezzecchi leading comfortably. Marquez noted the season is long and different tracks will suit different bikes, adding Buriram alone won’t decide the 2026 pecking order. Marc Marquez also named Bezzecchi the early favourite.
Pedro Acosta supported Marc Marquez following their Buriram sprint clash, saying the overtake was part of racing. Marquez was penalised after forcing Acosta wide at the final corner, handing the KTM rider victory. Acosta felt the move was acceptable and said close fights like this are what fans want, while he remained pleased with his first MotoGP win.
Marco Bezzecchi said a small mistake caused his crash while leading the Thailand Sprint at Buriram. The Aprilia rider had taken the lead during an early fight with Marc Marquez but lost the front after touching the inside white line at Turn 8. He apologised to his team and said he will push again in Sunday’s main race.
Marc Marquez finished second in the Thailand MotoGP sprint after a late one-place penalty during his fight with Pedro Acosta. The pair battled for the lead after Marco Bezzecchi crashed early. Stewards ruled Marquez’s final-corner move unfair, handing victory to Acosta. Marquez said he disagreed but accepted the decision. He still starts Sunday’s race from the front row.