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The team review the Thai Grand Prix on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast
The 2026 MotoGP season started with the Thai Grand Prix last weekend, where Aprilia impressed with a dominant victory. Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position and led the 26-lap race to claim the win, making him the first Aprilia rider to achieve three consecutive victories. Despite a crash during the sprint race, Bezzecchi maintained his composure and secured the victory on Sunday. Aprilia had a strong presence in the top five positions, with Raul Fernandez in third, Jorge Martin fourth, and Ai Ogura fifth after a challenging start. Ducati, on the other hand, struggled to match its testing pace, with Marc Marquez leading the team with a second-place finish in the sprint and a potential podium finish thwarted by a wheel failure. Pedro Acosta’s performance catapulted him to the championship lead, highlighting KTM’s improved start compared to the previous season. The controversial sprint finish between Marquez and Acosta sparked debate, with Marquez receiving a post-race penalty that divided opinions, including Ducati’s criticism of the decision. The Crash MotoGP Podcast extensively covered the incident and reviewed the Thai Grand Prix, Aprilia’s success, Ducati’s challenges, and Yamaha’s disappointing start to the season.
