P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Results from the opening race of 2026 season for Moto3, the Thai Grand Prix, which saw David Almansa take a record close finish for victory.
In the first race of the Moto3 2026 season at the Thai Grand Prix in Buriram, David Almansa won a thrilling race with a photo finish, securing victory by just 0.003s in the joint closest race in class history.
Almansa, starting from pole, showed impressive pace on race day, setting a new lap record and leading for much of the race despite challenges from Maximo Quiles.
After a strategic battle throughout the race, Almansa regained the lead with six laps to go and defended it through the final corner to clinch the win.
Quiles settled for second place, while Valentin Perrone made a late charge to secure third place, completing an all-KTM podium.
Other notable finishes included Alvaro Carpe in fourth, Veda Pratama as top rookie in fifth, and Adrian Fernandez in sixth.
The race also saw Brian Uriarte, Marco Morelli, and Joel Esteban rounding out the top ten, with Joel Kelso and Eddie O’Shea taking the final points positions in 14th and 15th, respectively.
