Bezzecchi sets a new Chang International Circuit record at the Buriram MotoGP test

Marco Bezzecchi topped the final MotoGP 2026 pre-season test at Chang International Circuit with a new unofficial lap record, ahead of Trackhouse Racing's Ai Ogura. Ducati's Marc Marquez finished third despite abdominal pain and three crashes during the Buriram test. The riders now turned their attention to the following weekend's season opener, PT Grand Prix of Thailand.

MotoGP completed its final official 2026 pre-season test at Chang International Circuit after two days of intensive work on 21–22 February.

The final day of the Buriram test drew a lively crowd, with fans welcoming the riders and watching their preparations before the following weekend's PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026.

Marco Bezzecchi used the final ten minutes of the Buriram test to set the fastest time, 1 minute 28.668 seconds. The Aprilia rider beat Francesco Bagnaia's 2024 benchmark of 1 minute 28.700 seconds, although a testing lap does not count as an official MotoGP lap record.

Ai Ogura of Trackhouse Racing was second in the test with a best lap of 1:28.668, just 0.097 seconds off the fastest time.

Ducati Lenovo's Marc Marquez struggled with stomach problems throughout the two-day test and crashed three times, but still finished third at 1 minute 28.836 seconds, 0.168 seconds off the lead. Teammate Francesco Bagnaia followed in fourth, 0.215 seconds behind.

Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez finished the test fifth, 0.293 seconds off the lead. KTM Factory Racing's Pedro Acosta followed in sixth, 0.353 seconds behind.

Honda HRC Castrol's Joan Mir was the fastest Honda rider in the test, placing tenth at 1 minute 29.296 seconds, 0.628 seconds behind the leader.

Yamaha continued developing its M1 V4 under challenging conditions. Prima Pramac Yamaha's Jack Miller set a late flying lap to finish the test 16th at 1 minute 29.672 seconds, 1.004 seconds off the lead. Monster Energy Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo followed in 17th at 1.033 seconds.

Among the rookies, Pro Honda LCR’s Diogo Moreira continued to improve, finishing 19th with a best lap of 1:29.920, 1.252 seconds off the fastest time. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP’s Toprak Razgatlioglu completed the Buriram Test in 21st, 2.104 seconds back.

MotoGP 2026 opened at Chang International Circuit in Buriram on 27 February–1 March.