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Marco Bezzecchi eased to a first win of the 2026 MotoGP season in Thailand
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi dominated the 2026 MotoGP Thai Grand Prix, winning from pole position while Marc Marquez encountered a dramatic puncture late in the race. Despite falling from the lead during the sprint on Saturday, Bezzecchi rallied on Sunday, leading from start to finish and claiming victory by over five seconds in the 26-lap grand prix. Pedro Acosta finished second, propelling him to the top of the standings, with Raul Fernandez securing third place on the podium. Four Aprilia riders, including Bezzecchi, Martin, and Ogura, featured in the top five, while Ducati’s 88-race podium streak came to an end. Marquez suffered a tire failure on lap 21, narrowly avoiding a crash, with Michelin facing further tire issues as Joan Mir retired with a suspected puncture. Despite Ducati’s struggles, Fabio Di Giannantonio managed to take sixth place, while Luca Marini was the “
