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develop, it's widely believed he's lost his seat in the factory team for next year with Fabio Quartararo incoming. Also, both LCR riders, Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira, have contracts for next year. When asked about it, Marini didn't exactly deny the potential move. "I don't think this is the moment to talk about this, so just after the Sprint race now and prepare for tomor- row's race and be focused on be- ing ahead of my other teammates." ADELAIDE "COULD SHOW THE WORLD WHAT'S POSSIBLE" MotoGP's controversial decision to leave Phillip Island for a street circuit in Adelaide was justified by its Chief Sporting Officer in Thailand, who said the new event could host 2027's final race and be a blueprint for other new races in future years. Bad weather conditions, poor attendance, and a challenging location were all reasons given for leaving Phillip Island. And there are no questions from MotoGP's side regarding the safety of the proposed track in Adelaide. "We did around 37 simulations of the track, and it slowly became obvious that it was possible to hold a race there," said Carlos Ezpeleta. He also underlined the undertaking to prepare the track. "To put in the gravel, to take it away [means] it is very unlike an F1 or car circuit where you are just setting up walls and taking them down. That operation will get better and better as we move forward. Adelaide is going to be very special. Does it set a possibility or show the world what is possible? Yes. But it is a special opportunity." Briefly... ending his race. Joan Mir also retired with tire trouble, promot- ing four Aprilias into the top five as Ogura impressed with his relentless late-race pace. Untroubled at the front, Bez- zecchi redeemed his Sprint fall to claim a third consecutive Grand Prix victory. "After the mistake in the Sprint, it was important to stay calm and bounce back," Bezzecchi said. "The victory in Buriram is a very pleasing result. We worked well in testing, so it was crucial to confirm our form over the race weekend as well—something we were unable to do last year, despite a good test here. In the race, I tried to give it my all with - out making mistakes, so I'm very pleased with this victory." Acosta's charge secured second, keeping him atop the championship standings head - ROUND 1 / FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1, 2026 CHANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT / BURIRAM, THAILAND ROAD RACE I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P92 Toprak Razgatlioglu (07) leads Jack Miller (43) in the battle of the Yamahas at the tail end of the field. Unless they find some more speed, it's going to be a very long year.