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For the Thai Grand Prix, Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia arrive as the main contenders, but several other riders will be worth watching closely. Martin, the championship leader with a 20-point advantage over Bagnaia, comes off a solid weekend in Australia, where he won the sprint race and took second in the main event.
The Buriram track should favor his acceleration and straight-line control, although it’s one of the most demanding circuits for brakes. This will require careful management from Martin to avoid overheating and excessive wear.
Bagnaia, the reigning Ducati champion, heads to Thailand with the goal of closing the gap and keeping his title hopes alive. With plenty of points still up for grabs in these final rounds, Bagnaia is determined to put pressure on Martin. His main challenge will be maintaining a steady pace and minimizing mistakes, which have varied between strong performances and missed opportunities in recent races.
Another rider to watch is Marc Marquez, fresh off a victory at Phillip Island and a two-time winner at the Thai circuit, first in 2018 after a fierce battle with Dovizioso, and again the following year ahead of Quartararo. Although he’s out of the title race, Marquez has shown increasing competitiveness and has nothing to lose, making him a potentially dangerous outsider. With his aggressive style and tight-corner control, Marquez could disrupt the battle at the top, taking crucial points from the two championship leaders.
