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.
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.