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Overview
- Buriram hosts the opener of a 22‑race campaign, with a Saturday sprint and Sunday grand prix format.
- Ducati remains the benchmark package as reigning champion Marc Marquez starts favored despite lingering effects of his 2025 injury.
- Aprilia’s gains position Marco Bezzecchi as a leading threat after a strong close to last season.
- Francesco Bagnaia reports renewed confidence from preseason testing, and Alex Marquez steps up on an official bike after finishing 2025 as runner‑up.
- Rules now forbid push‑starts after crashes and freeze engine development, with Yamaha granted a V4 exception that has frustrated Fabio Quartararo; French viewers can watch every session on Canal+.