Marc Marquez Shines in Final Day of Buriram MotoGP Testing

The 2025 MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, is showcasing impressive performances as riders adapt to their machinery before the season begins. On the first day, Marc Marquez set a significant benchmark with a lap time of 1:29.184, leading his competitors, including his brother Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli, who secured second and third. KTM's Pedro Acosta also made headlines as he became the first to break into the sub-1:30 category during the session. While some rookies faced challenges, the atmosphere remained optimistic as teams fine-tuned their setups.

On the second day, Acosta topped the timesheets with an even faster lap of 1:29.133s, closely followed by Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia, indicating a tightening competition among the riders. Meanwhile, reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati lagged behind, raising questions within the team regarding engine choices for the upcoming season, while Yamaha struggled. The Buriram Test is crucial for the full MotoGP field as they finalize preparations ahead of the Thai Grand Prix on February 28. Notably, riders Jorge Martin and Fabio di Giannantonio are absent due to injuries from the previous Sepang Test, impacting their teams ahead of the season opener.