Overview
- KTM motorsport chief Pit Beirer called Pedro Acosta’s Sprint victory in Thailand deserved and said the result reflects recent technical gains.
- Race direction ordered Marc Márquez to cede the Sprint lead to Acosta after a late overtake, and Acosta left Buriram atop the championship.
- Márquez said his Ducati extension is close yet unsigned because he prefers to confirm full shoulder recovery, noting lingering discomfort in Thailand and targeting improvement for Brazil.
- Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi said all Ducati riders struggled at Buriram, the GP26 has not found new performance since tests, and the team must understand track-related factors.
- At an Estrella Galicia 0,0 event in Madrid, Márquez joined fellow 2025 champions Diogo Moreira and José Antonio Rueda and advised the rookies to be patient, reinforcing his mentor role as speculation persists about future Ducati lineups.