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Live updates from Friday practice at the 2026 Thai MotoGP season-opener at Buriram.
The 2026 MotoGP season kicks off with Friday practice sessions for the Thai Grand Prix in Buriram.
Marco Bezzecchi led the pre-season test at the same track, with Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia closely following.
Last year’s top five at Buriram testing could repeat as the final championship standings.
Marc Marquez had a strong debut on his Ducati last year but struggled with falls in this year’s tests.
The battle for rookie of the year will be intense between Razgatlioglu and Moreira.
Friday’s schedule includes FP1 and Practice, setting the stage for direct qualification to Saturday’s race.
