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Bezzecchi Secures Victory at MotoGP Thai Grand Prix, Marking a Strong Start to the Season

Published March 3, 2026, 09:14
Bezzecchi Secures Victory at MotoGP Thai Grand Prix, Marking a Strong Start to the Season

Marco Bezzecchi won the first round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand, dominating the Grand Prix with an impressive ride. Starting from pole position, he led throughout the race, securing a significant victory. He noted that the Aprilia RS-GP was ready for the challenging weather conditions in Thailand. Pedro Acosta with KTM took second place, while Raúl Fernández completed the podium in third. Both riders showed determination for the new season. Overall the drivers had long and thrilling battles for the podium positions. The significant news of the race was Marc Márquez's retirement due to a rear tire blowout. His retirement broke the streak of consecutive races with a Ducati presence on the podium, which had lasted since 2021. This victory marks a very strong start for Bezzecchi, who won his third consecutive MotoGP race. The next race will be held in Brazil on March 22.