Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing dominate Buriram season opener race

MARCO BEZZECCHI WINS, JORGE MARTÍN FOURTH. RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ THIRD, AI OGURA FIFTH WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM

The Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders also delivered an excellent performance. Raúl Fernández claimed third place in the full-length race, his second podium of the weekend after the sprint, while Ai Ogura completed a spectacular charge from further back to finish fifth, bringing four Aprilias into the top five.

MARCO BEZZECCHI
“After the mistake in the sprint, it was important to stay calm and bounce back. The victory in Buriram is a very pleasing result. We worked well in testing, so it was crucial to confirm our form over the race weekend as well – something we were unable to do last year, despite a good test here. In the race, I tried to give it my all without making mistakes, so I’m very pleased with this victory.”

JORGE MARTÍN
“A few months ago, I couldn’t even feed myself, and today I finished the race in fourth position. I’m very happy and very grateful to the people who supported and helped me. It has been a winter of great mental preparation to feel ready and to believe in what I’m doing. Today I didn’t have high expectations, but from the very start I felt comfortable and was able to battle with Marc and Pedro.”

MASSIMO RIVOLA
“It’s great to see Marco pick up from where he finished last year. The dominance of this weekend may seem unusual, but if there is one thing I firmly believe in, it is the work of the Factory in Noale, and I have no doubt that the talent and determination of our riders will continue to come through strongly. However, it’s only the first race, and our competitors won’t sit back and watch. Marc remains the favourite, but Aprilia is right there.”