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Pecco Bagnaia delivered a flawless performance, claiming victory at the Thai Grand Prix and showcasing both precision and bravery on the wet Buriram track. However, Jorge Martin’s second-place finish minimizes the impact, keeping his 17-point advantage in the championship standings, especially as several contenders (including Marquez, Bastianini, Bezzecchi, and Morbidelli) exited the race—riders Bagnaia had hoped could interfere with his rival. With only two races left this season, Bagnaia will need back-to-back wins in next weekend’s Malaysian event, hoping for a slip from the Spaniard. Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta completed the podium, securing a solid third on his KTM.
The race was intense and unpredictable, marked by constant competition between the championship frontrunners, with Bagnaia and Martin showcasing their talent and grit. Martin began with an aggressive push, immediately pressuring Bagnaia and momentarily passing Bastianini, who stalled at the start alongside Bezzecchi. By the second lap, Martin had a lead of eight-tenths, but in the fifth lap, he went wide, allowing Bagnaia and Marc Marquez to capitalize. Just behind, Quartararo was forced out after a collision with Morbidelli, who subsequently received a long lap penalty.
The race heated up in the ninth lap when Marquez challenged Bagnaia, who quickly regained the lead. Martin took a more cautious approach, observing the duel from behind. Just a few laps later, Marquez’s second ambitious overtake attempt ended with a costly slip on the wet track, taking him out of contention.
In the final laps, Bagnaia managed his lead, while Martin opted for a safer approach to secure second place. The battle for third featured a thrilling contest among the KTM riders Miller and Acosta, along with Ducati’s Di Giannantonio, with Acosta ultimately clinching the podium. Fabio Quartararo finished an impressive fourth, while Marc Marquez, back in the race, crossed the line in 12th, three positions ahead of Bastianini. The title race continues next Friday at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
