MotoGP’s new 850cc era to kick off in March at Thai GP

The MotoGP season will begin in March with the Thai Grand Prix at the Buriram circuit. According to an official announcement, Buriram will host the opening round for the third consecutive year. That highlights Thailand’s growing role in the series and the strong enthusiasm of its fans.

The race will carry historic importance because it will be the first official round under the new technical regulations. MotoGP is moving into a new era with 850cc engines, and that change brings fresh challenges for teams and riders. The competitive landscape is expected to be reshaped as everything from engine performance to race strategy comes under scrutiny.

MotoGP Group CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said Buriram has always produced one of the most exciting events on the calendar and is the perfect venue to launch the new technical era. Before the season opener, teams will take part in official tests at Sepang and Buriram. The season presentation, meanwhile, will be held in Rio de Janeiro for the first time.

A new technical cycle is always a defining moment in MotoGP. It changes how teams approach development, forces them to adapt quickly and can alter the hierarchy at the front of the field. With the start of the 850cc era, the first round in Thailand will give an early indication of which manufacturers and riders have done their homework best. Fans are eager to see what the new machines are capable of on track.