The season-opening race at the Buriram delivered intense pace and strategic battles from the very first laps, with Marco Bezzecchi ultimately securing victory through a controlled and composed performance.
Off the start, Bezzecchi launched well from pole position, but immediately behind him a fight for the podium positions began to unfold. Pedro Acosta attacked aggressively in the early laps, quickly closing in on the race leader, while Raúl Fernández maintained a steady rhythm inside the top three.
During the opening stint, the field remained closely grouped, but as temperatures rose and tire degradation increased, Bezzecchi gradually extended his lead. The Aprilia’s race pace proved outstanding, allowing him to build a gap of over two seconds in the middle phase of the race.
Acosta attempted to keep up, but rear grip on the KTM began to drop off, particularly affecting corner exits. Despite this, he managed to maintain control of second place, even as Fernández began to close in during the final laps.
In the closing stages, Bezzecchi avoided unnecessary risks, managing his advantage with consistent lap times and ultimately securing a confident victory. Behind him, Acosta held on to second place, while Fernández completed the podium, capping off a strong weekend for Aprilia.
One of the biggest surprises of the race was Ducati’s subdued performance, as none of its factory riders were able to challenge for podium positions — a rare occurrence following their dominance in recent years.
Final Results (Top 3)
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)
Pedro Acosta (KTM)
Raúl Fernández (Aprilia)
Summary
The Thai Grand Prix clearly demonstrated that Aprilia is a serious contender not only over a single lap, but also in race conditions. Alongside Bezzecchi’s calm and tactical performance, Acosta once again proved he is already one of the most dangerous riders on the grid, while Fernández’s consistency secured a well-earned podium finish.