MotoGP News: Bastianini wins Thailand Sprint race over Martin
Factory Ducati rider Enea Bastianini charged to victory at the PT Grand Prix of Thailand Tissot Sprint race by 1.357s.
The Italian took the lead on the opening lap, keeping calm and setting a relentless pace to allow Jorge Martin no chance to respond in second.
It was a crucial day for the Championship, with Martin bagging second position and extending his Championship lead to 22 points over title rival Francesco Bagnaia.
The Italian was unable to finish higher than third, with everything still to play for on Sunday.
Marc Marquez crossed the line in fourth, grabbing some strong points after the #93 was unable to match the pace of the top three.
The eight-time World Champion finished ahead of teammate and younger brother Alex Marquez, who rounded out the top five positions after a sensational ride.
The Spaniard had to work hard in the closing laps, with Franco Morbidelli finishing a further 0.947s behind in sixth.
Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio continued their intense fight to the line as Brad Binder could only watch, clinching ninth and the final point of the Sprint.
MotoGP Thailand Sprint Race Results – 13 Laps
| Pos | No. | Rider | Nat | Team | Behind |
| 1 | 23 | Enea Bastianini | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP24) | +0.000s |
| 2 | 89 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Pramac Ducati (GP24) | +1.357s |
| 3 | 1 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP24) | +2.372s |
| 4 | 93 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Gresini Ducati (GP23) | +5.402s |
| 5 | 73 | Alex Marquez | SPA | Gresini Ducati (GP23) | +10.140s |
| 6 | 21 | Franco Morbidelli | ITA | Pramac Ducati (GP24) | +11.087s |
| 7 | 72 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | VR46 Ducati (GP23) | +11.538s |
| 8 | 49 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | VR46 Ducati (GP23) | +11.680s |
| 9 | 33 | Brad Binder | RSA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +13.692s |
| 10 | 20 | Fabio Quartararo | FRA | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +14.483s |
| 11 | 43 | Jack Miller | AUS | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +18.397s |
| 12 | 5 | Johann Zarco | FRA | LCR Honda (RC213V) | +18.544s |
| 13 | 36 | Joan Mir | SPA | Repsol Honda (RC213V) | +19.265s |
| 14 | 25 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP24) | +19.688s |
| 15 | 41 | Aleix Espargaro | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) | +19.988s |
| 16 | 37 | Augusto Fernandez | SPA | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16) | +21.298s |
| 17 | 42 | Alex Rins | SPA | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +21.413s |
| 18 | 30 | Takaaki Nakagami | JPN | LCR Honda (RC213V) | +23.400s |
| 19 | 10 | Luca Marini | ITA | Repsol Honda (RC213V) | +23.979s |
| 20 | 12 | Maverick Viñales | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) | +29.474s |
| 21 | 32 | Lorenzo Savadori | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) | +39.389s |
| 31 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16)* | DNF |
* Rookie