Just as the Thailand Grand Prix appeared to be settling into a rhythm, the opening round of the 2026 MotoGP season was thrown back into life by a spate of tyre-related problems.
Although there were already some signs that the track conditions – and weather – were taking a toll, with Raul Fernandez notably struggling for performance on his Michelins, the biggest moment of the race took place on lap 21 of 26 and involved the series’ most high-profile rider.
