Thailand MotoGP

Valentino Rossi may not have finished on the podium at last year's inaugural Thai MotoGP, but he was in contention until the final turn, eventually taking the chequered flag just 1.5s from victory.

Buriram was the circuit where Maverick Vinales made a big change to the balance of his M1 last year, moving more weight to the rear of the bike.

Red Bull KTM has confirmed Pol Espargaro will attempt to race at the Thailand MotoGP less than two weeks on from surgery on his fractured wrist.

Returning to the podium with a runner-up finish - from tenth on the grid - last time at Aragon means Andrea Dovizioso approaches Buriram and the start of the flyaway MotoGP races with greater confidence.

Fabio Quartararo feels he has key advantages at the Thailand MotoGP that will benefit his charge for Petronas Yamaha as he looks to build momentum into the Asian flyaway rounds to complete his standout rookie campaign in the premier class.

Jorge Lorenzo is eager to bounce back from a disappointing showing at the Aragon MotoGP in Thailand as he hopes to rediscover the stronger pace he displayed in practice at the Spanish track.

Marc Marquez has dismissed changing his plan of attack for the Thailand MotoGP despite having the world title within his grasp this weekend.

Following his dominant victory at the Argon MotoGP last time out, Marc Marquez has moved to within touching distance of the 2019 riders’ world championship with five rounds to go.

Michelin will provide its specially prepared rear tyres for the Thailand MotoGP which have only been used in Austria so far this season due to the unusual circuit characteristics at the Chang International Circuit.