P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Results from the opening Moto2 first Practice sessions of 2026 on Friday ahead of the Thailand Grand Prix, with Manuel Gonzalez ahead after day one.
Manuel Gonzalez led the day one standings in the first Moto2 championship action of 2026 at Buriram ahead of the Thai Grand Prix, setting a new lap record. Returning to the Chang International Circuit after a testing program in Europe, Gonzalez topped the timesheets with a time of 1m 34.501s. The Spaniard, runner up in 2025, showed promising form with his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team and a strong performance on a wet track. Alex Escrig continued his upward trajectory in second place after topping the wet Jerez test. Izan Guevara, the season-ending 2025 Valencia Grand Prix winner, claimed third for Boscoscuro in a session with a full mix of manufacturers in the top three. Other notable performers included Mario Aji in fourth and Senna Agius in fifth, making for a competitive session despite the challenging conditions.
