P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez leaves the season-opening Thai MotoGP without any points after a “strange” Sunday exit.
After starting last season with two second-place finishes behind his brother Marc, Alex Marquez finished the 2026 Thai MotoGP without scoring any points. Despite qualifying in seventh place, the Gresini Ducati rider’s Sprint points hopes vanished after a collision with Fabio di Giannantonio in the weekend’s opening lap. During Sunday’s race, Marquez maintained his grid position but couldn’t advance, eventually losing a spot to Honda’s Joan Mir. He attempted a final push but crashed out late in the race, expressing disappointment in his performance. Marquez acknowledged the team’s need for analysis and improvement after realizing their lap times were similar to the previous year, emphasizing the challenges posed by the rear casing. Additionally, temporary team-mate Michele Pirro finished last in place of the injured Fermin Aldeguer.
