Overview
- The Aprilia rider controlled the Buriram race from the start after setting a new qualifying lap record to take pole.
- Aprilia underlined early strength with four bikes finishing inside the top five.
- Marc Márquez retired five laps from the end with a puncture after running in the lead group.
- Pedro Acosta was confirmed as sprint winner and the youngest to do so after stewards penalized Márquez for last‑corner contact.
- Moto2’s opener was cut to seven laps following multiple red flags, with Manuel González winning after major incidents involving David Alonso, Filip Salac and Senna Agius; Brazilian rookie Diogo Moreira scored points on his MotoGP debut.