P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a lap record to dominate Practice at the 2026 Thai MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi set a new lap record to lead MotoGP Thai Grand Prix Practice by 0.421s, signaling a strong start for Aprilia in the 2026 season. The Italian team had a promising performance during Friday’s practice sessions at Buriram. Bezzecchi topped FP1 and carried that form into the rain-affected afternoon session. He was over four tenths ahead of the field, with world champion Marc Marquez in second place on the factory Ducati. Aprilia and Ducati each secured three bikes directly into Q2, while KTM and Honda had two riders each advancing to the pole shootout session. However, Pecco Bagnaia failed to enter the top 10 and will start in Q1 on Saturday morning. Despite challenges with rain and race preparation, Bezzecchi’s impressive performance and the overall competitive field set the stage for an exciting MotoGP weekend in Thailand.
