In the Thai Grand Prix at the Chang International circuit, Dennis Foggia from Sling achieved a decisive win in Moto3. He crossed the line ahead of Ayumu Sasaki of Japan and Riccardo Rossi from Italy, with Izan Guevara of Spain finishing fifth, still within striking distance as the world championship moved toward the next round in Australia.
Guevara held a considerable lead in the standings, with Foggia closing the gap as Sergio Garcia Dols did not score. Sasaki remained a strong challenger, sitting a clear step behind Guevara in the title race at this stage.
The Spaniard could wrap up the title in Australia by winning there or by letting Foggia gain no more than two points, while trying to limit the benefit of his rivals. A single win for Guevara in Australia would seal the crown, provided Foggia does not surge past him by more than the remaining points margin and if Garcia Dols and Sasaki do not accumulate enough to overhaul Guevara.
From the outset, Foggia did not waste a moment. He maintained control from the green light, forcing the pace and quickly breaking away from the main pack to set the tempo for the early laps.
Early drama struck when Sergio Garcia Dols collided with Adrian Fernandez at the entrance to the finish straight, ending Dols’s bid for a championship-altering result. The mishap effectively eliminated his chances this weekend and his title hopes were severely damaged as a result.
Dolts attempted to recover, even doing a lap behind the field to preserve race status in case of a red flag, but technical issues forced him into the workshop and a long-lap penalty further diminished his prospects, ending his run in Thailand with no points added to his tally.
Guevara, who began the race as the series leader, regained two positions after starting eleventh and moved into the main group. Foggia, meanwhile, stretched the gap at the front as Sasaki and the others juggled for position in pursuit, with Guevara forming a secondary group hoping to bridge the gap to the leaders.
By the fourth lap, Guevara had joined the leading group and held ninth, tempering the pace set by Foggia who showed no intention of letting the field slip away. The front pack remained tight as the race progressed, with Sasaki, Munoz, Moreira, Rossi and Masia closely following, while Guevara, Garcia Dols, Suzuki, Öncü and a few others battled for positions behind them. The Turkish rider Öncü faced penalties for track limits, which hampered his momentum and moved him out of the podium chase.
With nine laps remaining, Sergio Garcia Dols retired to the pits due to issues, while Sasaki briefly led for the first time before Foggia responded and reclaimed the lead with Italian rivals pressing hard behind him.
Holgado capitalized on a moment to take a commanding position within the chase group, which trailed the leader by several seconds. The front contenders eyed every opening to seize the advantage, while Masiá and Guevara remained attentive to any slip from the leaders that might allow a counterattack.
Guevara, formidable and composed, gradually shortened the gap and began closing in on the top two as the race neared its end. He found himself in a position to strike as the track became more unforgiving, and he pressed forward with intent to capitalize on any mistake by the leaders.
In the late stages, Migno and Muñoz surged forward as part of the main group, while a determined Guevara sought to maximize his championship chances by challenging the podium positions. The group remained within reach of Foggia, who read the track well and kept his speed high, fighting to maintain his advantage as the laps wound down.
As the final laps approached, Foggia’s pace remained relentless. A misstep by another competitor briefly altered the order, but the Italian maintained composure and extended his advantage, ensuring the victory remained within reach even as Guevara and Rossi closed in. The closing stages saw a tight fight for the final podium spots, with Rossi, Migno, Moreira and Muñoz all pressing to improve their standing in a high-stakes finish.
On the final lap, the battle for the podium intensified. Rossi and Migno moved steadily into contention, while Guevara continued to chase a strong result that would solidify his championship lead. In a dramatic finish, Rossi claimed second place and Migno earned a podium, with Guevara dropping to fifth as the pack crossed the line in a flurry of speed and precision. The rest of the top ten featured a mix of talented riders, including Moreira, Masiá, Muñoz, Yamanaka and Holgado, with Tatsuki Suzuki and Öncü also in the mix before the finish.
The result left Foggia, Sasaki, and Rossi on the podium, with Guevara still leading the standings heading into the Australian round. In the tail end of the field, Tatay, Artigas and Ogden finished further back, while Perez, Ortola and Carrasco completed the final placements of the race. [Cited: MotoGP official results and race report]