Grand Prix of Thailand
The Grand Prix of Thailand on Chang International Circuit marks the season opener for the 2026 Moto3 World Championship. Designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the race track opened in 2014 and is located approximately 410 kilometers northeast of Bangkok in the town of Buriram, which translates to "city of happiness". The 4.554 kilometer layout with twelve turns features the typical hot and humid weather characteristic of Southeast Asia. Thailand consistently represents the most attended Grand Prix in Asia, following the championship's return in 2022 after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The circuit boasts a strong heritage in the lightweight class, where KTM stands as the most successful manufacturer.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | Free Practice Nr. 1 | 27 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 06:15 | Practice | 27 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 01:40 | Free Practice Nr. 2 | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 05:45 | Qualifying Nr. 1 | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 06:10 | Qualifying Nr.2 | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 05:00 | Race | 1 Mar 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 1 Mar 2026, 05:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
Qualifying and starting grid
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Almansa Pole 0.000 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 0.000 |
| 2 | Alvaro Carpe 0.430 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 0.430 |
| 3 | Maximo Quiles 0.609 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.609 |
| 4 | Veda Pratama 0.789 | Honda Team Asia | 0.789 |
| 5 | David Muñoz 1.003 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 1.003 |
| 6 | Ryusei Yamanaka 1.110 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 1.110 |
| 7 | Scott Ogden 1.203 | CIP Green Power | 1.203 |
| 8 | Guido Pini 1.231 | Leopard Racing | 1.231 |
| 9 | Casey O'gorman 1.249 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 1.249 |
| 10 | Marco Morelli 1.275 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 1.275 |
| 11 | Brian Uriarte 1.338 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 1.338 |
| 12 | Valentin Perrone 1.664 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 1.664 |
| 13 | Hakim Danish 1.673 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 1.673 |
| 14 | Joel Kelso 1.700 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 1.700 |
| 15 | Jesus Rios 1.706 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1.706 |
| 16 | Joel Esteban 1.815 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 1.815 |
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Almansa 0.000 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 0.000 | 25 |
| 2 | Maximo Quiles 0.003 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.003 | 20 |
| 3 | Valentin Perrone 9.480 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 9.480 | 16 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe 9.573 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 9.573 | 13 |
| 5 | Veda Pratama 9.687 | Honda Team Asia | 9.687 | 11 |
| 6 | Brian Uriarte 11.068 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 11.068 | 10 |
| 7 | Marco Morelli 11.334 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 11.334 | 9 |
| 8 | Joel Esteban 11.541 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 11.541 | 8 |
| 9 | David Muñoz 11.657 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 11.657 | 7 |
| 10 | Casey O'gorman 11.863 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 11.863 | 6 |
| 11 | Scott Ogden 13.732 | CIP Green Power | 13.732 | 5 |
| 12 | Adrian Cruces 16.365 | CIP Green Power | 16.365 | 4 |
| 13 | Joel Kelso 17.264 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 17.264 | 3 |
| 14 | Eddie O'shea 17.459 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 17.459 | 2 |
| 15 | Leo Rammerstorfer 25.668 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 25.668 | 1 |
| 16 | Jesus Rios 25.731 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 25.731 | 0 |
| 17 | Hakim Danish 25.810 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 25.810 | 0 |
| 18 | Rico Salmela 25.898 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 25.898 | 0 |
| 19 | Guido Pini 36.323 | Leopard Racing | 36.323 | 0 |
| 20 | Ruche Moodley 36.854 | CODE Motorsports | 36.854 | 0 |
| 21 | Zen Mitani 37.978 | Honda Team Asia | 37.978 | 0 |
| 22 | Nicola Carraro 54.641 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 54.641 | 0 |
| 23 | Ryusei Yamanaka 0.000 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 0.000 | 0 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 351 | 10 |
| 2 | David Almansa | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 217 | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Uriarte | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 198 | 2 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 189 | 0 |
| 5 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing | 148 | 0 |
| 6 | Marco Morelli | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 140 | 0 |
| 7 | Valentin Perrone | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 120 | 0 |
| 8 | Veda Pratama | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 9 | Hakim Danish | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 103 | 1 |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | LEVEL UP - MTA | 103 | 0 |
| 11 | Rico Salmela | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 89 | 0 |
| 12 | Adrian Cruces | CIP Green Power | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | Guido Pini | Leopard Racing | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | Joel Esteban | LEVEL UP - MTA | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | Casey O'gorman | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 66 | 0 |
| 16 | Joel Kelso | GRYD Racing | 64 | 0 |
| 17 | Eddie O'shea | GRYD Racing | 60 | 0 |
| 18 | David Muñoz | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 56 | 0 |
| 19 | Jesus Rios | Rivacold Snipers Team | 48 | 0 |
| 20 | Ryusei Yamanaka | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 41 | 0 |
| 21 | Scott Ogden | CIP Green Power | 33 | 0 |
| 22 | David Gonzalez | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | Marcos Uriarte | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | Cormac Buchanan | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | Leo Rammerstorfer | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | Kiattisak Singhapong | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Zen Mitani | Honda Team Asia | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Ruche Moodley | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Ryota Ogiwara | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Nicola Carraro | Rivacold Snipers Team | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Leonardo Abruzzo | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Eduardo Gutierrez | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 491 | 0 |
| 2 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 387 | 0 |
| 3 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 280 | 0 |
| 4 | Leopard Racing | 225 | 0 |
| 5 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 209 | 0 |
| 6 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 171 | 0 |
| 7 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 144 | 0 |
| 8 | GRYD Racing | 124 | 0 |
| 9 | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 10 | CIP Green Power | 111 | 0 |
| 11 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 68 | 0 |
| 12 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 49 | 0 |
| 13 | CODE Motorsports | 10 | 0 |
About this race
On Friday, 27 February 2026, Grand Prix of Thailand was on the Moto3 calendar. It was held at MotoGP - Buriram.
The circuit is located in Thailand and measures 4.554 kilometres, has 12 corners and opened in 2014.
The MotoGP - Buriram Sprint takes place on the Chang International Circuit in northeastern Thailand. The circuit opened in 2014 and measures 4.554 kilometers in length with a total of twelve turns, five left-handers and seven right-handers. The longest straight measures exactly one kilometer and enables high speeds. Designed by renowned architect Hermann Tilke and constructed in just 422 days, the circuit has become a significant venue for motorcycle racing since the MotoGP debut in 2018.
David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) took the win ahead of Maximo Quiles. The full result is listed further up this page.
The race was shown free to air on ServusTV and DF1. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Grand Prix of Thailand start?
Grand Prix of Thailand starts on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 05:00 central European time.
Where does Grand Prix of Thailand take place?
The venue is MotoGP - Buriram.
Where can I watch Grand Prix of Thailand?
In Germany DF1, Sky Sport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on DF1.
Who won Grand Prix of Thailand?
David Almansa took the win for Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Moto2 Grand Prix of Thailand 27 Feb 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand 27 Feb 2026
- MotoGP [TEST] Buriram 21 Feb 2026
- Moto2 [TEST] Buriram 21 Feb 2026
- Moto3 [TEST] Buriram 21 Feb 2026