MotoGP Thailand, show even before the start
The MotoGP of the new era, that of Liberty Media, immediately shows a different face. On the occasion of the first race of the World Championship, in Thailand, the 22 riders on the grid gave life to an unprecedented show, the Tuk-Tuk Challenge, which took the place of the traditional driver parade.
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Before things got serious with the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP races, the Buriram crowd was thus able to witness this playful competition on the characteristic three-wheeled taxis of Southeast Asia. A competition that had all the hallmarks of a GP, complete with a warm up lap, grid positioning, overtaking, and a (playful) battle on track.
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The stars of the show were undoubtedly Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu, who not only won but put on a show before the race by taking a few corners on two wheels.
WHEELING A TUK-TUK 🤯@topfragrls and @jackmilleraus putting on a SHOW already 😂#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/ZFYWanEps9
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 1, 2026
There was no match for the @pramacracing riders 🥇#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/Na14VBYR1R
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 1, 2026
Aprilia may have cut the last corner a tiny bit 🤏#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/jjSnOQATHy
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 1, 2026
In second place the Tech3 team, on the “podium” the Honda LCR. A challenge to avoid last place with plenty of laughter between Aprilia and Ducati Factory, with Jorge Martin overtaking Francesco Bagnaia by cutting the last corner. And earning a one drop position from race direction.
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