
2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand
About This Event
MotoGP's first Grand Prix in Thailand, held at Chang International Circuit since 2018 — the first new country to host a motorcycle Grand Prix since Turkey in 2005. A 4.554km, 12-corner clockwise layout designed with the main 50,000-seat grandstand viewing most of the track, including a 1km straight. Three races across Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP classes, with a Saturday sprint and Sunday's 26-lap Grand Prix.
What to Expect
- Season opener for the 2026 Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship
- Main grandstand holds 50,000 seats with sight lines covering most of the track
- Hairpin section sees bikes brake from 320kph down to 90kph with frequent overtaking
- Tuk Tuk Challenge features twelve decorated tuk-tuks driven by riders along the grandstands
Best Way to Experience It
- Far right end of main grandstand offers views of heavy-braking final turn and nearly the entire track
- General admission seating uses concrete steps; choose shaded side to avoid direct sun all day
- MotoGP VIP Village offers air-conditioned hospitality and private grandstand facing pit lane
Good to Know
- Circuit located 10 kilometers from Buriram town center
- Dedicated shuttle network connects airport, railway station, and bus terminal to circuit
- Free parking available at the circuit
- February temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C with minimal rainfall
- Re-entry requires re-tagging your ticket with security when leaving the circuit
Is This Event Right For You?
- Best fit if you enjoy season-opening races — Round 1 of 78th FIM World Championship sets championship tone, Saturday sprint plus Sunday feature race across MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3 classes, early points critical for title campaigns.
- Best fit if you value multi-class variety — Three Grand Prix classes race same weekend, Hermann Tilke design maximizes sightlines from 50,000-seat main grandstand, 4.554km layout with 1km straight visible from main stand, compact paddock viewing.
- Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — 228,228 attendees in 2026 made it third most-watched race, grandstands described as "always full of fans," 100,000 total capacity creates festival energy, 24.7% international crowd.
- Not ideal if you're sensitive to extreme heat — February dry season brings 35-36°C (95-96°F) daytime temperatures across six-hour outdoor event days, minimal rainfall, limited natural shade around flat circuit terrain.
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