Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the 2026 Thai MotoGP takes over Buriram from February 27th to March 1st! But here's where it gets controversial... While the pre-season test results might suggest a close battle, history has shown that the race is a whole different ball game. Last year, the top five from the Buriram test mirrored the final 2025 MotoGP World Championship order, with Marc Marquez claiming a perfect double victory from pole position. However, this year's test saw Marc Marquez battling sickness and suffering three falls, and he'll be competing in his first grand prix since his shoulder injuries at Mandalika last October. So, will he be able to defend his title and repeat his success from last year? And this is the part most people miss... While Ducati and Aprilia look closely matched at Buriram, the KTM challenge is led by Acosta, and Honda, which joins the MotoGP engine freeze this weekend, rounded out the top ten with Joan Mir. Yamaha, on the other hand, had a tough weekend with Jack Miller finishing 16th. Weather forecasts suggest a risk of rain during the weekend, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the proceedings. When is the 2026 Thai MotoGP? The Thai MotoGP runs from February 27th to March 1st, with two free practice sessions on Friday, final practice, qualifying, and the Sprint race on Saturday, and warm-up and the grand prix on Sunday. What are the start times for the 2026 Thai MotoGP? Friday 27 February: 10:45am (local) / 03:45am (UK) - MotoGP FP1 3:00pm (local) / 8:00am (UK) - MotoGP Practice Saturday 28 February: 10:10am (local) / 03:10am (UK) - MotoGP FP2 10:50am (local) / 03:50am (UK) - MotoGP Qualifying 3:00pm (local) / 8:00am (UK) - MotoGP Sprint Sunday 1 March: 10:40am (local) / 03:40am (UK) - MotoGP Warm-up 3:00pm (local) / 7:00am (UK) - Thai MotoGP How to watch the 2026 Thai MotoGP? MotoGP's official Video Pass streaming service will broadcast all the sessions live. MotoGP Video Pass costs €148.99 for the whole season, including Timing Pass, or €139.99 for the whole season without live data. A monthly pass costs €29.99. How to watch the 2025 Thai MotoGP in the UK? Alternatively, for UK-based fans, TNT Sports is showing every session of the Thai MotoGP. A subscription to TNT Sports through Discovery+ costs £30.99 per month. As for the Video Pass, every Moto2 and Moto3 session is also covered live by TNT Sports. Crash.net provides live text updates for all MotoGP track sessions, except Sunday morning's ten-minute warm-up. Peter, a paddock veteran with 20 years of experience, has witnessed the rise and fall of Valentino Rossi and is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez's injury issues. So, are you ready to witness the drama unfold at the 2026 Thai MotoGP? Keep an eye out for the start times and tune in to catch all the action!
