Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia The Italian clocked 1min29s346 in the first fast laps and maintained the position until the end of the session. Jorge Martín suffered a fall at the beginning of training, but recovered and finished among the first placed.
The session marked the official start of the 2026 season of the main category of world motorcycling. Pilotos and teams tested configurations after pre-season testing at the same track. Condições droughts allowed consistent laps during the 45 minutes of activity.
Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the top 3 in a good showing from the Ducati satellite. Pedro Acosta appeared among the fastest with the KTM, while Marc Márquez, current champion, closed the initial group of highlights.
Performance of Bezzecchi in initial training
The Italian driver demonstrated strong pace from the start. Ele opened with 1min30s172 and quickly dropped to 1min29s346. Essa brand set the benchmark and expanded its advantage over rivals.
Bezzecchi completed several laps at the top of the table without experiencing significant pressure at the end. Sua consistency indicated quick adaptation to the Aprilia bike on the Thai circuit.
Drop of Jorge Martín and recovery
Jorge Martín, Bezzecchi’s teammate at Aprilia, fell in the opening minutes. The incident occurred at turn 12 and was a low-severity low-side.
The Spaniard got up without injury and returned to the track quickly. Ele recorded competitive times and finished in an advanced position, showing resilience in Thailand’s debut for the team.
Featured positions and newcomers
Ai Ogura, a specialist on the circuit, placed himself among the first with the Trackhouse Aprilia. Pedro Acosta led the KTM riders and put pressure on the front group.
Diogo Moreira, rookie in MotoGP after title in Moto2, had a discreet session. The Brazilian occupied intermediate positions and completed laps to gain experience in the main category.
General pace and expectations for the weekend
Aprilia placed three bikes in the top 4 at times during the session. Isso reinforced the good performance seen in pre-season tests at the same location.
Francesco Bagnaia finished close to Marc Márquez, with minimal difference between them. The proximity in times suggested a balance between the main factories at the beginning of the year.
Remaining program in the GP of Tailândia
The schedule continues this Friday with qualifying training at 5am (Tailândia local time). Pilotos seek positions on the grid for the sprint and main race.
The TL1 session served as a basis for final adjustments. Equipes analyze data to optimize setups in light of the threat of rain predicted for the next few days.
Drivers and teams in focus at the opening
Marco Bezzecchi confirmed ascending form with Aprilia. Jorge Martín overcame the initial fall and showed competitiveness.
Other names such as Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pedro Acosta indicated potential to fight for prominent positions. The 2026 season started with intensity on the Buriram route.
FP1 recorded the first official incident of the year with the crash of Martín. The activity continued without major interruptions and provided valuable information for the remainder of the weekend.
