Marc Marquez Secures Sprint Victory and Pole on Ducati Debut in Thailand MotoGP
The six-time champion dominated the season opener, leading a Ducati 1-2-3 finish in the sprint race after securing pole position earlier in the day.
- Marc Marquez won the sprint race at the Thailand MotoGP, marking a strong start to his debut season with the Ducati factory team.
- Marquez secured pole position earlier in the day with a time of 1:28.782, edging out his brother Alex Marquez by 0.146 seconds.
- The sprint race saw an all-Ducati podium, with Marc Marquez first, Alex Marquez second, and Francesco Bagnaia third.
- Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin missed the season opener due to injuries sustained in pre-season testing and training, impacting his early title defense.
- The main race at the Buriram International Circuit is set for Sunday, where Marquez aims to capitalize on his early momentum and extend his championship lead.