What you might have missed: Thursday’s unmissable bits from Buriram

2025 IS GO (nearly): Buriram becomes the 25th different venue to kickstart the season and it’s set to be hot both off and on track

It’s finally here; the PT Grand Prix of Thailand gets underway this weekend and what an event it promises to be. The most exciting sport on Earth hits the track on Friday but Thursday provides the perfect backdrop to get the unmissable stories ahead of the season-opener. With reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) out with injury, the rivalry between Ducati Lenovo teammates Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez set to ignite and a whole host of other hot topics, we put you in pole position and get you up to speed with all you need to know.

- World Champion Martin set to miss Argentina GP, Aprilia confirm

The Noale factory's CEO Massimo Rivola claims the #1 is out for Round 2 and also thanks Marc Marquez for the kind words offered in Martin's direction

- Marc Marquez: "If we’re fighting with Pecco, we’re fighting for the title"

The six-time MotoGP Champion’s chapter in Ducati red ignites properly in Thailand as the #93 admits to having a “special feeling” heading into the 2025 opener

Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Ducati Lenovo Team, Press Conference, PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2025
Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Ducati Lenovo Team, Press Conference, PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2025

- Marquez eager to learn as he embraces "new role" at Ducati

The #93 enters into the new season in an unfamiliar position in the Ducati box, though he is still expected to be at the front of proceedings in Thailand

- "The potential is to win" – Bagnaia previews Buriram opener

The two-time MotoGP World Champion sings a positive tune and sets his sights on victory in Thailand following a difficult pre-season

- "It's not a secret" – Is Bagnaia expecting mind games from Marquez?

The two time MotoGP World Champion says there is no agreement in place to play naughty or nice with each other as they both vie for 2025 glory

2025, Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing
2025, Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing

- "We need the #1 on track" - Martin's absence felt across the grid

Due to fresh injury setbacks that have ruled the World Champion out of the season's start, fellow riders were quick to send their well wishes

- 2025 Thai GP Press Conference: Bagnaia and Marc Marquez

The Ducati duo preview the weekend's action as they enter into the opening round of the year as favourites for the 2025 World Championship

- The 2025 MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 class photos

All three categories were out on track in Thailand as they struck a pose for the cameras ahead of the new season

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