Marc Marquez will begin his first MotoGP race as a Ducati Lenovo rider from pole position 🏆, setting the fastest lap in Buriram ahead of younger brother Alex Marquez and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia.
🔴 Marquez Feels the Pressure but Delivers
After topping pre-season testing and Friday practice, Marc’s pole was expected but still came with pressure. His move to Ducati marks a fresh start as he looks to end his four-year title drought. 💪🏍️
🗣️ “Super happy to start this way,” Marquez said. “When you arrive in an official team, there’s pressure, especially with the best team at the moment. But I feel good, I’m riding well. Now comes the important part: The Sprint and GP Race.”
Marc edged out Alex by just 0.146s, setting up a Marquez front-row battle 🔥.
💬 Alex Marquez Confirms His Speed
Alex proved his pre-season pace wasn’t a fluke, securing second place and avoiding front tyre issues in the scorching Thai heat 🌡️.
🗣️ “These two guys (Marc & Bagnaia) have something extra, but you never know. I’ll fight, but first, I need to build a solid base this weekend,” Alex said.
🏎️ Bagnaia Recovers to Complete Front Row
🏁 Bagnaia had to battle through Q1 after suffering a controversial yellow flag penalty and obstruction from Franco Morbidelli. The Ducati ace took a gamble, saving a fresh tyre for Q2 and securing third place.
🗣️ “The first white hair on my head comes today!” joked Bagnaia. “It wasn’t easy, but the strategy worked.”
🔥 Other Standout Performances
✅ Jack Miller capitalized on a tow from Bagnaia to take 4th place, impressing for Pramac Yamaha.
✅ Rookie Ai Ogura shocked the grid, finishing 5th for Trackhouse and becoming top Aprilia in his very first MotoGP qualifying! 👏
✅ Franco Morbidelli grabbed 6th for VR46, but he’ll serve a three-place grid penalty on Sunday for blocking Bagnaia.
🚑 Crashes & Setbacks
🔻 Pedro Acosta (7th) was top KTM, ahead of Raul Fernandez (8th).
🔻 Marco Bezzecchi (9th) and Joan Mir (11th) both crashed late, bringing out yellow flags.
*🔻 Fabio Quartararo (10th) and Johann Zarco (12th) rounded out the top 12.
⏳ Sprint Race Countdown
🏎️ The 13-lap Thai MotoGP Sprint starts at 3 PM local time ⏰, with temperatures soaring to 38°C. 🔥🌡️
Who’s your pick to win the Sprint? 🏁🏆 Drop your predictions in the comments! ⬇️
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