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The MotoGP championship battle is getting exciting as we reach final few rounds of the 2024 season. This weekend, MotoGP riders will compete in the Thailand Grand Prix. Ducati riders Jorge Martín and Francesco Bagnaia are locked in a fierce battle for the title, with Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez now likely out of the championship fight. For staying neutral in the rider championship, Ducati has temporarily paused development on their 2024 bike. Meanwhile, the Thai Grand Prix will be Di Giannantonio's last race of the season as the Italian rider will be going for surgery. With so much at stake, every race from now on promises to be a must-watch experience. So here is all you need to know about the upcoming MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: 2023 Thai GP Race Timings in India &nbsp;</h2>

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Friday, October 25

MotoGP Thai GP Free Practice Nr. 1 - 09:15 am

MotoGP Thai GP Practice - 01:30 pm

Saturday, October 26

MotoGP Thai GP Free Practice Nr. 2 - 08:40 am

MotoGP Thai GP Qualifying - 09:20 am

MotoGP Thai GP Sprint - 01:30 pm

Sunday, October 27

MotoGP Thai GP Race - 01:30 pm

<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: Where to Watch the 2024 Race</h2>

The 2024 MotoGP race will be live streamed for free on JioCinema. Users do not need a Jio SIM card to enjoy the live coverage, which is also compatible with smart TVs. The app supports the latest versions of iOS (iPhone 7 and later), Android (4.3 and later), and Samsung Tizen (2.4 and later).

In addition to JioCinema, Eurosport and Sports 18 will also broadcast the 2024 MotoGP Grand Prix live in India.

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For those seeking comprehensive MotoGP coverage, the official streaming service, MotoGP VideoPass, offers a yearly subscription that includes access to all MotoGP events, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds, races, and highlights.

<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: About Chang International Circuit</h2>

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The Chang International Circuit in Thailand joined the MotoGP calendar in 2018. This 4.55km circuit is known for its long straights and 12 challenging turns. While it may look simple, riders must balance speed and control, especially in the final turn, a common spot for overtaking, which can lead to errors.

Buriram's extreme heat and humidity add to the challenge, making tire temperature management crucial for optimal performance and safety.

MotoGP Thailand GP: Here’s When, Where and How to Watch 2024 Race in India

Here's all you need to know about the upcoming 2024 MotoGP Thai GP, set to unfold over 26 laps of the 4.55Km Chang International Circuit in Thailand.

MotoGP has announced that Thailand will host the opening rounds of the 2025 and 2026 seasons, replacing Qatar as the traditional season opener. The Thai Grand Prix, usually held in October, will now take place on March 2, 2025, likely to avoid conflicts with Ramadan. While the new date for the Qatar Grand Prix is yet to be set, Thailand’s prominence in MotoGP is growing, with the country to host pre-season testing in 2025 as well. The decision to extend this partnership for two years highlights the importance of the Southeast Asian market to the sport. This shift in the calendar may bring new dynamics to the 2025 calendar, as Qatar has long been the season's starting point. Moving the opener to Thailand could introduce fresh challenges and excitement to the series.

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Governor for Sports Authority of Thailand Dr Gongsak Yodmani said: ‘We recognize the numerous benefits of being the season opener. This presents a significant opportunity to leverage a world-class sporting event to stimulate the economy and generate substantial revenue in line with the Sport Tourism policy. One of the factors that will make the 2025 season particularly exciting is the significant rider movement between teams. This will undoubtedly captivate MotoGP fans worldwide as they eagerly anticipate seeing top riders on their new bikes for the first time at Chang International Circuit.’

CEO of Dorna Sports Carmelo Ezpeleta said: ‘We are very excited to reveal that the 2025 and 2026 season openers will be the Thai Grand Prix at Buriram. Southeast Asia is one of our most important markets, both for the sport and for our factories and partners. Thailand plays a leading role in that, and the passion is clear to see in the huge crowds we enjoy at Buriram year on year. We know they will create an incredible atmosphere for the first event of the season.’

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The Grand Prix of Thailand made its debut on the MotoGP calendar in 2018, quickly establishing itself as a popular and exciting event. The country's passion for motorcycle racing has been evident, with large and enthusiastic crowds attending each race.

In 2025, Thailand's MotoGP scene could receive an even more significant boost. Local rider Somkiat Chantra is rumoured to be joining the LCR Honda team. Chantra's potential entry into the premier class of motorcycle racing would undoubtedly ignite a wave of excitement and enthusiasm among Thai fans.

MotoGP Locks in Thailand as Season Opener for 2025 and 2026

The Thailand GP will kick off the MotoGP World Championship next season and again in 2026. Scheduled for February 28 to March 2, 2025, the event will also feature Moto2 and Moto3 races.

After a dramatic three-way duel with Brad Binder and Francesco Bagnaia in the penultimate lap of the Thailand MotoGP, Jorge Martin came out on top. Although Martin got off to a great start, he faced an early challenge from Luca Marini, who was also aiming to cut into Francesco Bagnaia's championship lead. Martin was able to maintain his position because of his excellent braking, but Aleix Espargaro passed Marini on turn three. Even though Bagnaia came in third at the end of the race, he ended up in second place after Brad Binder was penalised for going wide.

Despite the race results, Francesco Bagnaia maintains his lead in the Riders' Standings with 366 points, having won six races and finished on the podium 11 times, including a recent victory in the Indonesia MotoGP. With 339 points, three victories, and seven podium finishes, Jorge Martin is rapidly closing in on Bagnaia.

After an incident on the first lap, Bagnaia struggled and fell to sixth place, allowing Binder and Alex Marquez to advance. Bagnaia and Marquez kept going at it, with Marquez eventually passing the defending world champion in the last turn of lap two. On lap five, Bagnaia retaliated aggressively by making a move at turn four, forcing Marquez off the track. Despite this, Marquez was able to hold on to his place. Finally, Bagnaia overtook Aleix Espargaro, and then Marc Marquez did the same.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: 2023 Thai GP Race Result</h2>

Brad Binder was making a strong attempt to challenge Jorge Martin for the lead just before Francesco Bagnaia arrived on the scene, and he was making steady progress towards passing Martin in the last 10 laps. On the other side of the pitch, Marco Bezzecchi made a similar run, eventually passing teammate Luca Marini. On lap 20, Binder made a decisive ride for the lead by taking advantage of his stronger edge grip. Martin, however, quickly responded and regained his place. On lap 21, Binder made another effort to overtake in turn three, but Martin defended himself quickly again. On his third effort, Binder managed to pull ahead of the pursuing Ducati riders and stay there.

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Regaining the lead with only two laps to go required an act of extraordinary bravery, and Jorge Martin displayed this in spades by making a key move under braking at turn three. Martin stood his ground against Binder and ultimately won the battle, despite an unexpected challenge from the outside from Bagnaia. However, on the final lap, Binder was penalised for going wide and dropped to third position. Due to the penalty, Bagnaia moved up to second place. Remarkably, only 0.253 seconds separated first through third place, making this the fourth closest podium in premier class history.

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		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20" width="64">Pos</td>
			<td width="147">Name</td>
			<td width="119">Team</td>
			<td width="64">Time</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">1</td>
			<td>Jorge Martin</td>
			<td>Prima Pramac</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">2</td>
			<td>Pecco Bagnaia</td>
			<td>Ducati&nbsp;</td>
			<td>0.253</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">3</td>
			<td>Brad Binder</td>
			<td>KTM</td>
			<td>0.114</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">4</td>
			<td>Marco Bezzecchi</td>
			<td>VR46&nbsp;</td>
			<td>2.005</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">5</td>
			<td>Aleix Espargaro</td>
			<td>Aprilia</td>
			<td>4.303</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">6</td>
			<td>Fabio Quartararo</td>
			<td>Yamaha</td>
			<td>4.55</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">7</td>
			<td>Marc Marquez</td>
			<td>Honda</td>
			<td>5.362</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">8</td>
			<td>Luca Marini</td>
			<td>VR46</td>
			<td>6.778</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">9</td>
			<td>Fabio di Giannantonio</td>
			<td>Gresini</td>
			<td>7.569</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">10</td>
			<td>Johann Zarco</td>
			<td>Prima Pramac</td>
			<td>9.377</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">11</td>
			<td>Franco Morbidelli</td>
			<td>Yamaha</td>
			<td>11.168</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">12</td>
			<td>Joan Mir</td>
			<td>Honda</td>
			<td>11.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">13</td>
			<td>Enea Bastianini</td>
			<td>Ducati</td>
			<td>12.323</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">14</td>
			<td>Takaaki Nakagami</td>
			<td>LCR</td>
			<td>14.537</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">15</td>
			<td>Raul Fernandez</td>
			<td>RNF Racing</td>
			<td>15.093</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">16</td>
			<td>Jack Miller</td>
			<td>KTM</td>
			<td>17.64</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">17</td>
			<td>Augusto Fernandez</td>
			<td>GasGas Tech3</td>
			<td>21.307</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">18</td>
			<td>Pol Espargaro</td>
			<td>GasGas Tech3</td>
			<td>21.435</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">DNF</td>
			<td>Maverick Vinales</td>
			<td>Aprilia</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">DNF</td>
			<td>Alex Marquez</td>
			<td>Gresini</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">DNF</td>
			<td>Miguel Oliveira</td>
			<td>RNF Racing</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">W</td>
			<td>Alex Rins</td>
			<td>LCR Honda</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia came in fifth, and Marco Bezzecchi of VR46 took fourth following a battle with his teammate. The sixth position was taken by Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo.

Marc Marquez finished the race in seventh place, one spot ahead of Luca Marini's eighth-place finish. Following these riders were Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini) and Johann Zarco (Pramac). The second Yamaha of Franco Morbidelli finished in 11th, followed by the Honda of Joan Mir, the Ducati of Enea Bastianini, the LCR of Takaaki Nakagami, and the RNF of Raul Fernandez. Maverick Vinales (Aprilia) and Miguel Oliveira (RNF) had to pull out of the race due to mechanical problems.

MotoGP Thai GP: Jorge Martin Triumphs in Thailand, Bagnaia Secures Second Place in a Spectacular Showdown

At the end of an exciting race in the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix, Jorge Martin of Pramac took the victory on the asphalt course, and he left Brad Binder trailing in his wake. After the dust settled, Francesco Bagnaia ended up second, tightening the championship race.

Despite crashing late in the second practice session for the Thailand Grand Prix, MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin set the fastest lap times. In a competition where the top 18 riders were separated by less than half a second, Martin emerged as the fastest with a final flying lap of 1m29.826s. But then, on the right-hand hairpin of Turn 3, he crashed. Fortunately, Martin was unharmed in the mishap.

The top 10 riders were Maverick Vinales, Fabio di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez, Brad Binder, Aleix Espargaro, and Fabio Quartararo before the time attacks began in the last 15 minutes. The top ten riders were separated by only 0.382s, and the entire field was within 0.924s of each other. With brand new medium rear tires—the weekend's softest option—Binder and Vinales temporarily took the lead. On his 22nd lap, Martin posted the fastest time in the race, clocking in at 1 minute, 29 seconds.

After starting 14th on the timesheets and switching to a new rubber, championship leader Bagnaia climbed into the top ten on his penultimate run and automatically advanced to Q2.

During the session, Martin's bike snapped, and a piece of carbon fibre aero flew off and hit Marc Marquez in the shoulder. At about the halfway point of the session, the Pramac rider cut the curb while entering the pit lane.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: Practice (2) Result</h2>

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At the end of the session, Marquez was trailing Jorge Martin again, vying for a spot in the top 10. The Repsol Honda rider started out in 13th place, so he had to keep an eye on the rest of the field as he got ready for the last lap. This time around, Marquez followed Fabio di Giannantonio on the Gresini Ducati, who is widely expected to transfer teams and ride for Repsol Honda's #93 squad next year. Augusto Fernandez, a rookie rider for Tech3, was following both of them but was able to use the wind to his advantage to finish tenth, just ahead of Marquez. Notably, Honda was the only manufacturer with no riders in the top 10 positions after Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo finished eighth.

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			<td height="20" width="64">Pos</td>
			<td width="147">Rider</td>
			<td width="182">Team</td>
			<td width="64">Time</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">1</td>
			<td>Jorge Martin</td>
			<td>Pramac Ducati</td>
			<td>1:29.826s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">2</td>
			<td>Maverick Viñales</td>
			<td>Aprilia Racing</td>
			<td>+0.098s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">3</td>
			<td>Aleix Espargaro</td>
			<td>Aprilia Racing</td>
			<td>+0.160s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">4</td>
			<td>Johann Zarco</td>
			<td>Pramac Ducati</td>
			<td>+0.180s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">5</td>
			<td>Luca Marini</td>
			<td>Mooney VR46 Ducati</td>
			<td>+0.199s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">6</td>
			<td>Marco Bezzecchi</td>
			<td>Mooney VR46 Ducati</td>
			<td>+0.208s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">7</td>
			<td>Francesco Bagnaia</td>
			<td>Ducati Lenovo</td>
			<td>+0.243s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">8</td>
			<td>Fabio Quartararo</td>
			<td>Monster Yamaha</td>
			<td>+0.248s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">9</td>
			<td>Brad Binder</td>
			<td>Red Bull KTM</td>
			<td>+0.295s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">10</td>
			<td>Augusto Fernandez</td>
			<td>Tech3 GASGAS</td>
			<td>+0.304s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">11</td>
			<td>Marc Marquez</td>
			<td>Repsol Honda</td>
			<td>+0.369s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">12</td>
			<td>Franco Morbidelli</td>
			<td>Monster Yamaha</td>
			<td>+0.391s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">13</td>
			<td>Jack Miller</td>
			<td>Red Bull KTM</td>
			<td>+0.398s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">14</td>
			<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio</td>
			<td>Gresini Ducati</td>
			<td>+0.436s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">15</td>
			<td>Pol Espargaro</td>
			<td>Tech3 GASGAS</td>
			<td>+0.442s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">16</td>
			<td>Joan Mir</td>
			<td>Repsol Honda</td>
			<td>+0.469s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">17</td>
			<td>Raul Fernandez</td>
			<td>RNF Aprilia</td>
			<td>+0.517s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">18</td>
			<td>Alex Marquez</td>
			<td>Gresini Ducati</td>
			<td>+0.541s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">19</td>
			<td>Enea Bastianini</td>
			<td>Ducati Lenovo</td>
			<td>+1.089s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">20</td>
			<td>Takaaki Nakagami</td>
			<td>LCR Honda</td>
			<td>+1.164s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">21</td>
			<td>Miguel Oliveira</td>
			<td>RNF Aprilia</td>
			<td>+1.278s</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Francesco Bagnaia is still 27 points ahead of Jorge Martin heading into the Thai MotoGP. The Pramac Ducati rider's high-risk tyre strategy on the final lap at Phillip Island backfired, allowing this gap to open up. Notably, Miguel Oliveira won the rainy Buriram race for KTM last year, with Jack Miller and Bagnaia of Ducati close behind. Martin came in tenth place at the race. In dry circumstances, however, rookie VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi had beaten both Martin and Bagnaia for the pole position.

This year, all three days of the Grand Prix weekend are likely to be cloudy and damp. After withdrawing from the Phillip Island event owing to suffering from leg fractures sustained at Mugello, Alex Rins will also be unable to compete in Thailand.

MotoGP Thailand GP: Jorge Martin Dominates Second Practice Despite Late Crash

After a late crash in the second practice session for the Thailand Grand Prix, MotoGP title challenger Jorge Martin set the fastest lap times. The Pramac Ducati racer lost the Australian race's final lap and is now 27 points behind Francesco Bagnaia.

MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix's first-day practice was topped by Pramac's Jorge Martin, but championship leader Francesco Bagnaia struggled and ended up 10th. Despite being 27 points behind championship leader Pecco Bagnaia, Martin put in a solid performance throughout the whole round. He spent the majority of the practice in third place, just 0.011 seconds behind the leader, Maverick Vinales, and a paltry 0.009 seconds behind Alex Marquez, who was in second place.

Martin, however, made a calculated call by going with the softer of the two possible rear compounds this weekend, the "medium," which equates to last year's "soft" tyre. He was able to secure his position at the top with ease thanks to his choice. His first flying lap of the stint was the fastest, and his second lap time of 1 minute, 30.520 seconds cemented his position as the session's fastest rider.

Only Martin and Vinales were able to break into the 1-minute 30-second area by the time the practice session came to a close, with Vinales making use of a brand-new hard rear tyre to come within a quarter of a second of Martin's mark.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: Free Practice Nr. 1 Result</h2>

Jack Miller and Brad Binder, the two riders of the factory KTM squad, had a lacklustre practice session, finishing 13th and 14th, respectively, more than a second behind the leader. Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi, who raced together with VR46 and finished in 15th and 16th places, also had a difficult race. After a difficult session, Marc Marquez finished in 18th place on the factory Honda, with teammate Joan Mir following closely behind him in 20th.

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LCR's Takaaki Nakagami rode the top-finishing Honda, and he finished 11th overall. Note that Nakagami is LCR's only representative this weekend after Alex Rins withdrew due to soreness after having surgery to fix a hernia in his still-recovering right leg.

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="474">
	<tbody>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20" width="64">Pos</td>
			<td width="158">Rider</td>
			<td width="182">Team</td>
			<td width="70">Time</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">1</td>
			<td>Jorge Martin</td>
			<td>Pramac Ducati</td>
			<td>1:30.520</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">2</td>
			<td>Maverick Viñales</td>
			<td>Aprilia Racing</td>
			<td>0.238</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">3</td>
			<td>Pol Espargaro</td>
			<td>Tech3 GASGAS</td>
			<td>0.492</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">4</td>
			<td>Aleix Espargaro</td>
			<td>Aprilia Racing</td>
			<td>0.651</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">5</td>
			<td>Franco Morbidelli</td>
			<td>Monster Yamaha</td>
			<td>0.75</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">6</td>
			<td>Augusto Fernandez</td>
			<td>Tech3 GASGAS</td>
			<td>0.823</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">7</td>
			<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio</td>
			<td>Gresini Ducati</td>
			<td>0.962</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">8</td>
			<td>Raul Fernandez</td>
			<td>RNF Aprilia</td>
			<td>0.962</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">9</td>
			<td>Alex Marquez</td>
			<td>Gresini Ducati</td>
			<td>0.966</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">10</td>
			<td>Francesco Bagnaia</td>
			<td>Ducati Lenovo</td>
			<td>0.987</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">11</td>
			<td>Takaaki Nakagami</td>
			<td>LCR Honda</td>
			<td>1.079</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">12</td>
			<td>Fabio Quartararo</td>
			<td>Monster Yamaha</td>
			<td>1.13</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">13</td>
			<td>Jack Miller</td>
			<td>Red Bull KTM</td>
			<td>1.162</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">14</td>
			<td>Brad Binder</td>
			<td>Red Bull KTM</td>
			<td>1.235</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">15</td>
			<td>Luca Marini</td>
			<td>Mooney VR46 Ducati</td>
			<td>1.269</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">16</td>
			<td>Marco Bezzecchi</td>
			<td>Mooney VR46 Ducati</td>
			<td>1.304</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">17</td>
			<td>Enea Bastianini</td>
			<td>Ducati Lenovo</td>
			<td>1.333</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">18</td>
			<td>Marc Marquez</td>
			<td>Repsol Honda</td>
			<td>1.337</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">19</td>
			<td>Johann Zarco</td>
			<td>Pramac Ducati</td>
			<td>1.393</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">20</td>
			<td>Joan Mir</td>
			<td>Repsol Honda</td>
			<td>1.477</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">21</td>
			<td>Miguel Oliveira</td>
			<td>RNF Aprilia</td>
			<td>1.601</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Aside from a few dramatic moments, the practice went relatively smoothly. Twelve-place finisher Fabio Quartararo was frustrated with himself for making a mistake at Turn 4 while trying to speed up his laps. Brad Binder and Marc Marquez both had some rough practice starts following the session, but they eventually got it right.

MotoGP Thailand GP: Jorge Martin Tops First Practice, Title Leader Bagnaia Finishes Tenth

On the first day of practice for the 2023 Thai MotoGP, Jorge Martin topped the field with a set of new medium tyres, followed by Maverick Vinales, Pol Espargaro, and Aleix Espargaro. Yamaha's Franco Morbidelli finished in a respectable fifth place.

With the Thai GP taking place in Thailand this weekend, Francesco Bagnaia has a 27-point lead over Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. The racing world has seen how quickly fortunes can change in this fast-paced sport. After Bagnaia won the sprint race in Indonesia, he went to the top of the leaderboard, but his advantage lasted barely a day. The cancellation of the sprint race at the most recent Australian Grand Prix added an extra dose of suspense to an already exciting season. Bagnaia managed to increase his lead over Jorge Martin, making him the clear frontrunner for the championship. With only four rounds remaining, there are 148 points still up for grabs this season. The 2023 MotoGP riders' title appears to be on the verge of being clinched by a Ducati rider, with only Brad Binder of KTM still having a mathematical chance, albeit being 142 points behind Bagnaia. Further, with Jorge Martin's victory in the Indonesian sprint race, Ducati has already clinched the constructors' title, and one of its teams is in prime position to win the teams' title as well.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: 2023 Thai GP Race Timings in India &nbsp;</h2>

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Thai GP Start Time

Friday, October 27

Thai GP MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 1 - 09:15 am

Thai GP MotoGP Practice - 01:30 pm

Saturday, October 28

Thai GP MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 2 - 08:40 am

Thai GP MotoGP Qualifying - 09:20 am

Thai GP MotoGP Sprint - 01:30 pm

Sunday, October 29

Thai GP MotoGP Sprint - 01:30 pm

<h2>MotoGP: Where to Watch the 2023 Thai Grand Prix</h2>

JioCinema will&nbsp;let you watch the following MotoGP races for free in 2023. Users can easily watch all the MotoGP action on their smart TVs with this app, which is available for free download from both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store.

People may utilise JioCinema's services whenever they want since they have unrestricted access to them. For those who don't have a Jio SIM card, all they have to do is sign in and watch everything happen live. Users of the iPhone and iPad can use the app with iOS 7 or later. Users of the Android operating system can use it with version 4.3 or higher. If you have a Samsung Tizen operating system, you need at least version 2.4 to be able to use this service.&nbsp;

<h2>MotoGP Video Pass</h2>

Video Pass gives motorcycle racing fans all over the world the exciting chance to watch live footage of MotoGP events. People who pay for the service can watch both full races and short films with highlights from previous races. For the month of October, the MotoGP Video Pass membership costs Rs 4,236.

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<h2>MotoGP Thailand GP: About Chang International Circuit</h2>

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The Chang International Circuit, which is located in the Buriram region and is therefore often known as the Buriram International Circuit, is the official host venue for the Thai MotoGP. It is the first circuit in Thailand to be certified as both FIA Grade 1 and FIM Grade A. The first MotoGP race was held here in 2018, making it a relatively new addition to the schedule.

The 4.55km track features 12 turns in a clockwise orientation. It has a lot of straightaways, so it looks easy, but riders have to strike a balance between speed and accuracy. The final turn is a popular place for passing, albeit doing so can result in either a successful pass or a detour into the gravel trap. The region's extreme heat and heavy humidity also present unique challenges for riders, who must masterfully control tyre temperatures.

MotoGP Thailand GP: When, Where, and How to Watch Thai GP in India

During the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix, rain and possibly thunderstorms may affect the 13-lap sprint race on Saturday and the 26-lap grand prix on Sunday at the 4.554km Buriram International Circuit.

Thailand Gp