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Bezzecchi Claims Pole in Thrilling MotoGP Thailand Opener

2/28/2026

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Marco Bezzecchi earned pole for the 2026 MotoGP season opener in Thailand with a 1:28.652 lap despite a late Turn 12 crash.
Marc Marquez, the reigning champion, finished second, 0.035 seconds behind Bezzecchi.
Raul Fernandez finished third with a 1:28.876.
Francesco Bagnaia failed to advance past Q1.
Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio finished in the top five, in fourth and fifth respectively.

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Marco Bezzecchi earned pole for the 2026 MotoGP season opener in Thailand with a 1:28.652 lap despite a late Turn 12 crash.
Marc Marquez, the reigning champion, finished second, 0.035 seconds behind Bezzecchi.
Raul Fernandez finished third with a 1:28.876.
Francesco Bagnaia failed to advance past Q1.
Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio finished in the top five, in fourth and fifth respectively.