# Acosta Crashes the Party as Aprilia Bests Ducati: ThaiGP Recap!

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Podcast: [MotoWeek - MotoGP, Motorcycle and Racing News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motoweek-motogp-motorcycle-and-racing-news-218525)
Published: 2026-03-02T06:46:00+00:00
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## Resource

The 2026 MotoGP season got started with action, drama, controversy, and...a tire that tried to run away from Marc Marquez. More importantly - Aprilia took the fight to Ducati, and Pedro Acosta took the fight to everyone in the start of what might be a wild MotoGP Championship. I recap the ThaiGP! The Rundown: - The ThaiGP! Round 1 Recap: - Qualifying - Raul Fernandez shines, Pecco Bagnaia struggles - Sprint: controversy shadows an absolute thriller of a race - The 'Indicent" - should it have even been a penalty? - Pedro vs. Marc foreshadows exciting times ahead as teammates - MotoGP Race: Aprilia makes a statement that Ducati won't soon forget - Bezz leads an impressive Aprilia charge at the front - What happened to Marc's rear wheel?? - Trackhouse could quietly compete for the Independent Team title - The Championship picture - Aprilias and Pedro stacking up in the top spots - Aprilia vs. Ducati - has the balance of power shifted? And can Marc counter Bezz (or, more importantly, when will Marc be able to counter Bezz) - My Take on Thailand! What did you think of Buriram? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub. Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net , follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon ! Thanks for listening!

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