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Live updates from the opening day of the Official 2026 Buriram MotoGP Test.
Jorge Martin made his 2026 MotoGP debut, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Reigning champion Marc Marquez experienced an early crash during the testing session.
Former world champions Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin returned to MotoGP action on the first day of the final pre-season test in Buriram, Thailand.
Quartararo missed the last two days of testing at Sepang due to a broken finger, and the Yamaha V4s faced technical issues grounding them on the second day of testing.
Martin underwent secret follow-up surgery on his wrist and collarbone injuries, having not been on his Aprilia since last November’s Valencia test.
Alex Marquez was the fastest rider at the end of the Sepang test, followed by Marco Bezzecchi, set to determine bike specifications and aero homologation for the upcoming season-opener.
