The 2026 Thai MotoGP Sprint race is set to begin with a thrilling lineup. The front row features a star-studded trio: reigning champion Marc Marquez of Ducati, sandwiched between pole qualifier Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez on Aprilia. The second row showcases a mix of talent, with Fabio di Giannantonio leading on the factory-spec VR46 Ducati, followed by Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta. Row three is a close battle, with Alex Marquez, Ai Ogura, and Franco Morbidelli all vying for positions. The fourth row features Joan Mir and Johann Zarco on Honda, alongside KTM's Brad Binder. However, Marc Marquez's teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, starts in a less-than-ideal 13th place. Rookie Diogo Moreira will make his premier-class debut from 15th place. The remaining rows are filled with a mix of Yamaha and Tech3 KTM riders, including Fabio Quartararo and Maverick Viñales. A notable incident occurred during practice, as Ducati test rider Michele Pirro received a three-place grid penalty for 'disrupting' his teammate Alex Marquez while riding slowly. Despite this, Pirro's starting position remains unchanged, as he qualified last at 22nd place. The race promises to be an exciting spectacle, with a mix of experienced riders and newcomers, and a few surprises along the way.
