Bezzecchi wins the 2026 Thailand Grand Prix
The 2026 Thailand motorcycle Grand Prix took place on March 1, 2026, at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. In the premier MotoGP class, Marco Bezzecchi took the win aboard his Aprilia, with Pedro Acosta (KTM) finishing second and Raúl Fernández (Aprilia) rounding out the podium in third.
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Buriram confirmed to open the historic 2027 season
Looking ahead, MotoGP has confirmed that the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship will begin at the Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram, scheduled for March 5-7, 2027. This is a genuinely significant scheduling decision: the 2027 Thai Grand Prix will be the first competitive event held under MotoGP's new technical regulations for the 2027-2031 cycle, meaning fans trackside in Buriram — and anyone watching from Southeast Asia — will be the very first to witness the next generation of MotoGP machinery competing under the sport's new rules.
Why this matters for the region
Buriram has steadily established itself as a fixture on the MotoGP calendar since the Chang International Circuit first joined the schedule, and hosting the opening round of an entirely new technical era is a notable vote of confidence in the circuit and Thailand's role as a Southeast Asian motorsport hub. For regional fans, it also means Buriram becomes the focal point of global motorsport attention as teams and manufacturers unveil what the new regulation cycle actually looks like in race conditions for the first time.
FAQ
Q: Who won the 2026 Thailand MotoGP? Marco Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, won the 2026 Thailand motorcycle Grand Prix at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram on March 1, 2026. Pedro Acosta (KTM) finished second, and Raúl Fernández (Aprilia) finished third.
Q: Why is the 2027 Thailand Grand Prix significant? It's confirmed as the opening round of the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship, and the first competitive event held under MotoGP's new technical regulations for the 2027-2031 cycle — the debut of the next generation of MotoGP machinery in race conditions.
Q: When is the 2027 Thailand Grand Prix scheduled? March 5-7, 2027, at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram.
Q: Where is the Chang International Circuit located? In Buriram, Thailand — it has been a regular fixture on the MotoGP calendar since joining the championship schedule.
Sources: MotoGP to Begin 2027 Season in Thailand — Cycle News, MotoGP to begin 2027 season in Thailand — MotoGP.com official, 2026 Thailand motorcycle Grand Prix — Wikipedia.
