P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Val Khorounzhiy makes his MotoGP rider rankings debut and assesses the Thai Grand Prix performances
The new MotoGP season brings a new season of rider rankings with a different person in charge this time, as I’ve wanted to give it a try. The goal is to evaluate riders’ performances throughout the MotoGP weekend, focusing on the sessions that matter the most. It’s a subjective process based on their machinery, performance level, and external factors, so your rankings may differ significantly. Despite the Buriram race weekend not being highly eventful, a tough decision had to be made on who deserved the top spot. Two riders stood out for the number one position – Marc Marquez and Ai Ogura, with Ogura’s dazzling debut impressing many. Marquez’s tire pressure struggles forced him to settle for second place despite showcasing his talent and determination. The hand-me-down Ducati GP24 has revived Alex Marquez’s career, demonstrating solid race pace and confirming his potential. Pecco Bagnaia showed resilience after facing challenges during the weekend, landing somewhere in the middle of the rider rankings.
