Joan Mir was running strongly inside the top six at Buriram before retiring with a rear tyre issue late in the race. The Honda rider had shown competitive pace throughout the weekend, making his retirement another dramatic twist in a Grand Prix already filled with incidents and technical problems.
Aprilia’s victory in Thailand ended Ducati’s long-standing podium streak, which had lasted since the 2021 British Grand Prix. Marc Marquez was forced to retire late with a puncture, and Ducati riders were unable to return to the top three, marking an unusual low for the Italian brand at the season opener.
Diogo Moreira finished 13th in his first MotoGP Grand Prix, gaining places from 15th on the grid to score points for LCR Honda in Thailand. The rookie said he learned a lot despite tyre drop late in the race. He now looks ahead to his home round in Brazil, aiming to build on the progress.
Marc Marquez described his Thai Grand Prix rear puncture as “super strange” and said it was close to causing a major crash. The Ducati rider damaged the rim after jumping a double kerb, leading to tyre failure and retirement. Despite scoring only sprint points, he remained satisfied with overall pace and said a podium had been realistic.
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.
Jorge Martin finished fourth in the Thailand Grand Prix, marking a solid start with Aprilia after limited pre-season running following surgery. The 2024 champion fought early with Marc Marquez and later defended against Pedro Acosta before dropping back in the closing laps. With little testing mileage, the result puts him immediately near the front group.
Toprak Razgatlioglu completed his first full MotoGP grand prix at Buriram but did not score points. The Pramac Yamaha rookie struggled for pace and grip across race distance, circulating behind teammate Jack Miller. After earlier sprint problems, he managed a clean Sunday run and reached the finish, continuing adaptation to the bike and Michelin tyres.
Toprak Razgatlioglu said an engine-braking issue caused his crash during the Thailand sprint on his MotoGP debut. The Yamaha rider felt instability at the final corner from the opening lap and nearly fell earlier. While chasing team-mate Jack Miller late in the race, the rear unsettled and he lost the front. He remounted and finished near the back.
Raul Fernandez delivered a standout ride in the Thailand Grand Prix, finishing third after running near the front throughout the race. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider maintained consistent pace and held position under pressure from faster rivals behind. His result helped Aprilia place multiple bikes at the front and marked an encouraging start to the 2026 season.
Fabio Quartararo endured a tough opening round in Thailand, finishing outside the front group as Yamaha lacked pace throughout the weekend. The new V4 machine showed weak speed and grip, leaving the French rider unable to fight near the leaders. He admitted expectations are limited for now while the team searches for solutions and performance improvements.