Hot tires and sweaty times: MotoGP season start in Thailand!

Hot tires and sweaty times: MotoGP season start in Thailand!

Buri Ram, Thailand - A heat battle in the MotoGP! In the glowing heat of the Buriram Circuit, Thailand, the MotoGP drivers fight for the start of the new season. As the Krone , the drivers had to struggle with extreme temperatures on Friday, which have been considered the hottest for 17 years. On Sunday, even a heat record could be set up at the opening race, which heats up the tension even further.

The first training sessions already showed how important it is to keep a cool head. Franzose Johann Zarco won the fastest time and made a clear time from the competition with 1: 30,281 minutes, including the title candidate Francesco Bagnaia, who was only behind him at 0.018 seconds, according to the reporting from Bangkok post . The Italian Ducati dominates the events with tensions among the leaders. Marc Marquez, who finds his best form after an operation, also reached the top 5.

Wetterquakes in the Buriram

While the weather stayed surprisingly dry on Friday, there is a different perspective for the qualification on Saturday: heavy rains and Gew Thunderstorms are expected. These could not only influence the race, but also the driver's hopes for a successful start to the season. In the middle of these unpredictable weather conditions, the question remains whether the drivers can adapt and strategically drive to master the challenges of the route and the weather.

The return of the MotoGP to Thailand, which has not taken place since 2019 due to pandemic restrictions, also causes additional excitement in motorsport. With only four races until the end of the season, the pressure on the drivers, especially on Quartararo, who sees his lead in the title race, is increasing. The next few days promise a spectacular race under the glowing sun or, perhaps, under the exciting noise of thunder.