P1racenews AI automatic summary:
2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after Saturday’s season-opening Thai Sprint race at Buriram.
In the 2026 MotoGP World Championship, Pedro Acosta surprised everyone by taking an early lead after defeating Marc Marquez in the season opener in Thailand on Saturday.
Following a hard move by Marquez on KTM rider Acosta in the final corner on the penultimate lap, the FIM Stewards instructed Marquez to fall back behind Acosta.
This victory marked Acosta’s first Sprint win, beginning his third premier-class season, and also marked the first time a KTM rider has led the MotoGP World Championship.
Raul Fernandez secured the third spot on the podium, with Francesco Bagnaia earning the final point despite starting from 13th on the grid.
Unfortunately, pole qualifier Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia crashed from the lead on the second lap, leaving him with no points for this race.
