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Marco Bezzecchi claims victory in the 2026 MotoGP season opener in Thailand, leading an Aprilia 1-3-4-5 sweep. Bezzecchi dominates from pole, recovering from a crash in the sprint. Ducati suffers its worst day in five years, unable to place a rider on the podium. Marc Marquez, Ducati’s hope, faces a rear tyre failure, marking a devastating blow. Raul Fernandez finishes second, while Acosta earns third after overtaking late in the race. Martin and Ai Ogura complete the top five. Joan Mir's top-five chance evaporates as he pulls over, while Fabio Di Giannantonio is the lead Ducati in sixth, a dismal seven seconds behind. KTM's Acosta now leads the championship by seven points. The race features multiple rear issues, with Bezzecchi managing his tyre to secure a 5.5-second win.
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