With simply three rounds to go, Jorge Martin takes a 20-point title lead over reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia into Saturday on the Thai MotoGP.
Momentum may be very a lot with Martin, who beat Bagnaia in each Phillip Island races and took a clear sweep of Pole Place, Dash and Grand Prix victories at Buriram final yr.
However each title contenders might want to be careful for the likes of final weekend’s Phillip Island winner Marc Marquez, who was twice victorious at Buriram for Honda.
KTM fought for victory with Brad Binder one yr in the past, when Marco Bezzecchi and Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo have been additionally within the prime 5.
As a result of warmth and stress on the tyres, Buriram is among the many venues the place Michelin selects its stiffer development rears.
Marc Marquez was quickest in Friday follow from Martin, Bastianini and Bagnaia.
After a dry Friday, there’s a threat of thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday.
Qualifying takes place on Saturday morning (10:50am native time, 4:50am UK) with the 13-lap Dash race beginning at 3pm (9am UK).