Jorge Martin opened his 2026 MotoGP campaign with fourth place at Buriram after battling near the front group early in the race. The Aprilia rider briefly passed Marc Marquez during the opening laps but later lost ground to Pedro Acosta. He maintained pace to the finish and secured a strong result despite limited pre-season running.
Yamaha endured a difficult start to the 2026 MotoGP season at Buriram, with its best finisher Fabio Quartararo only 14th and over 30 seconds behind race winner Marco Bezzecchi. All four bikes finished outside the top 13. The team cancelled rider media appearances and admitted a large performance gap, as the new V4 machine lacked speed, grip and clear development direction.
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.