Moto2 thailand gp: chaotic finish sees gonzalez claim victory in thrilling race

The Moto2 race in Thailand devolved into a dramatic, shortened affair after multiple crashes. A red flag brought the race to a halt twice, ultimately leaving riders with just seven laps to decide the outcome. Manuel Gonzalez of the Intact GP team emerged victorious, securing his first win in nearly a year.

Gonzalez edges out rivals in photo-finish battle

The race began with immediate incidents, as Senna Agius, the pole-sitter, and Izan Guevara exchanged wide lines on the first corner. This allowed Daniel Holgado to gain an advantage, with Ivan Ortolá following suit. The early stages quickly took a turn for the worse when Agius crashed at the third lap, colliding with Alonso, who then struck Salac. The red flag brought the race to a standstill, but after a brief restart, further crashes involving Lunetta and Garcia triggered a second red flag, reducing the race to just seven laps.

Gonzalez seized the opportunity, overtaking Holgado and battling with Guevara in the closing laps. The duo traded the lead multiple times, but Gonzalez held on for the win by a mere three thousandths of a second. This marks a significant resurgence for the Spanish rider, who had been searching for victory since the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.

In the Moto3 race, David Almansa of Intact GP claimed a stunning victory in a photo-finish against Maximo Quiles. The pair traded blows throughout the race, with Almansa ultimately edging out Quiles by a minuscule margin. Argentine Valentin Perrone secured third place, demonstrating a remarkable recovery from 14th on the grid.

The Italian contingent had a difficult day, with only Celestino Vietti managing a top-ten finish (fifth). The race was marred by incidents, leaving several riders nursing injuries. The outcome? A testament to the unpredictable nature of motorcycle racing, and a welcome return to form for Gonzalez.