Why MotoGP’s New 2031 Thailand Deal is a Game-Changer.

✨🏍️ BREAKING NEWS: THE TUK-TUK HAS BECOME A TIME MACHINE! 🇹🇭

Thailand is Officially Locked and Loaded on the MotoGP Calendar Until 2031!

That’s right, folks! The land of smiles, spice, and seriously spectacular motorbike action isn’t going anywhere! We’ve just signed a contract extension that essentially says, “Pack your flip-flops and earplugs, because the party at the Chang International Circuit is raging until at least 2031!“

Forget your flimsy five-year plans—Thailand just went next-level.

What does this mean for YOU?

• Seven More Years of Mayhem: Get ready for another seven glorious years (starting after the current contract ends in 2026) of packed grandstands, heart-stopping final corner showdowns, and the most passionate fans in all of Southeast Asia!
• The Buriram Bonanza Continues: Our beloved track in Buriram is now officially a permanent fixture, cementing its status as the place where dreams are made, tires are shredded, and riders are perpetually battling the heat (and each other) for glory.
• Economic Boom! The Thai government is basically using this race as a strategic tool to turbo-charge tourism. That’s right, your motorcycle obsession is now a vital part of Thailand’s national economy. You’re not just a fan, you’re an economic driver! You’re welcome, Thailand.

In the year 2031, when we’re all riding flying scooters and wearing chrome unitards, the one constant will be the sound of a MotoGP engine roaring in Thailand!

So raise a glass of… well, whatever beverage they’ll let you have at the circuit… and start practicing your Thai phrases, because the high-speed hospitality is here to stay! 🎉

Grab your popcorn and prepare for some Chang (Elephants, not beer, wink wink) sized moments! 🍿🇹🇭

💥 Thai MotoGP: The Greatest Hits of Drama and Delight!

1. 2018: The Inaugural Knockout – Marquez vs. Dovizioso

The very first Thai GP was a blockbuster right out of the gate!

• The Rivalry: The classic Marc Marquez (Honda) vs. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) battle. For years, these two were the final-lap duel specialists.
• The Showdown: It all came down to the final corner of the final lap. Dovi pulled off a signature move, passing Marquez, but Marquez instantly countered on the cutback, driving his Honda straight to the finish line by just $0.115$ seconds!
• The Drama: It was the perfect debut—a photo-finish, title rivals going wheel-to-wheel, and a roar from the Thai crowd that nearly blew the roof off the grandstands. It set the standard: If you want a last-lap battle, go to Buriram.

2. 2019: The Champion and The Rookie – Marquez vs. Quartararo

One year later, it was a passing of the torch (or almost a torch-snuffing) moment!

• The Stakes: Marquez was chasing his eighth World Championship title. Fabio Quartararo was the thrilling young rookie on the satellite Yamaha.
• The Duel: The two were glued together for the entire race. On the very last lap, Quartararo made a bold dive up the inside at the final corner to take the lead!
• The Twist: But the wily veteran, Marquez, was ready. He crossed the rookie up, executed a perfect cutback move, and beat Quartararo to the line to clinch the 2019 MotoGP World Championship! The celebration was legendary.

3. 2023: The Three-Way Title Tussle – Martin vs. Bagnaia vs. Binder

A masterclass in modern MotoGP racing where the Championship was on a knife-edge.

• The Pressure: Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia were deep in their title fight. KTM’s Brad Binder, always a menace, was determined to spoil the party.
• The Finale: The final laps turned into a three-way slugfest, with positions changing constantly. It was one of the fourth-closest podium finishes in MotoGP history!
• The Winner: Jorge Martin managed to just hold off the charging Bagnaia and Binder, taking a crucial victory in the title hunt. The tiny gaps proved that in Buriram, you can’t blink.

4. 2022: The Rain Master – Miguel Oliveira

Not a last-lap battle for the win, but pure, thunderous spectacle!

• The Conditions: A classic tropical downpour turned the Chang International Circuit into a treacherous water park.
• The Star: Portugal’s Miguel Oliveira (KTM), already known for his wet-weather skills, absolutely mastered the chaos, carving his way through the field with supreme confidence while others slid.
• The Scene: The sight of the bikes spitting huge plumes of spray against the backdrop of a Thai thunderstorm was cinematic and a reminder that the weather is always an unpredictable, dramatic factor!

The name that is practically synonymous with victory at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram is the legendary Marc Márquez.

He is the undisputed King of Thailand’s asphalt! 👑🇹🇭

🏆 The Rulers of the Thai Grand Prix (MotoGP Class)

The King of Chang: Marc Márquez (3 Wins)

Marc Márquez has won the Thai Grand Prix in every year he competed there before his major 2020 injury, and is listed as taking the win again in the most recent 2025 race!

• 2018: The inaugural winner, winning that heart-stopping last-lap battle against Dovizioso.
• 2019: The champion-clinching victory, beating rookie sensation Fabio Quartararo on the final corner.
• 2025: A victory after his move to Ducati, proving his dominance at this track remains.

His track record is simply phenomenal—he is a master of the last-lap moves and high-stakes pressure that this circuit demands.

The Recent Contenders

The other winners show how diverse the grid is, with a different winner in the three most recent races (excluding Márquez’s 2025 win in the data):

• Miguel Oliveira (2022): The legendary ‘Rain Master’ performance where he schooled the entire grid in a soaking wet race.
• Jorge Martín (2023): Winning the incredibly close three-way battle in the dry heat to secure crucial Championship points.
• Francesco Bagnaia (2024): Securing a key victory in his own title defense.

It seems if Márquez is not on the top step, the race is guaranteed to be a spectacular, nail-biting, photo-finish!

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