Francesco Bagnaia narrowed the championship gap with a commanding victory in the rain-soaked Thailand MotoGP at the Buriram International Circuit. The Ducati rider showcased his skill in treacherous conditions, securing his ninth win of the season and reducing his deficit to title rival Jorge Martín to just 17 points. Bagnaia capitalized on mistakes made by Pramac Racing's Martín and Marc Márquez from Gresini Racing, ultimately crossing the finish line first. Martín managed to secure second place, while rookie Pedro Acosta from GasGas Tech3 rounded out the podium in third. With only two races left in the season, the title race is heating up.

Francesco Bagnaia clinched victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, achieving a remarkable double after also winning the sprint race, and narrowing the championship gap to his title rival, Jorge Martín, to just 10 points with four races remaining in the season. The Ducati rider showcased his prowess by qualifying in second place, following a dominant performance in practice. He quickly took the lead in the main race after overtaking pole sitter Pedro Acosta from Tech3-KTM, who unfortunately crashed while attempting to regain the lead on the third lap at Motegi.