Lap times from the opening practice session at the 2026 Moto3 Thai Grand Prix in Buriram.
Adrian Fernandez was fastest in the opening practice of 2026, his 1:41.302 putting him over 0.2 seconds clear of Joel Kelso in second place, the Australian completing a Honda 1-2 in his first session with MLav Racing.
David Almansa was top-three on his debut with Intact GP, ahead of 2025 Thailand podium finishers Alvaro Carpe and the second Leopard Honda of Guido Pini who rounded out the top-five.
Veda Pratama was sixth in his first grand prix session as a full-time rider, ahead of Joel Esteban, David Munoz, Scott Ogden, and preseason title favourite Max Quiles who completed the top-10.
| 2026 MotoGP Thai Grand Prix | Buriram International Circuit | FP1 | Results | |||||
| Pos | Rider | Nat. | Team | Bike | Timing |
| 1 | Adrian Fernandez | ESP | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:41.302 |
| 2 | Joel Kelso | AUS | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:41.519 |
| 3 | David Almansa | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:41.586 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:41.733 |
| 5 | Guido Pini | ITA | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:41.832 |
| 6 | Veda Pratama | INA | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:41.854 |
| 7 | Joel Esteban | ESP | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:41.868 |
| 8 | David Munoz | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:41.883 |
| 9 | Scott Ogden | GBR | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:41.905 |
| 10 | Max Quiles | ESP | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:41.938 |
| 11 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:42.082 |
| 12 | Casey O'Gorman | IRE | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:42.086 |
| 13 | Ryusei Yamanaka | JPN | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:42.198 |
| 14 | Rico Salmela | FIN | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:42.321 |
| 15 | Marco Morelli | ARG | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:42.419 |
| 16 | Adrian Cruces | ESP | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:42.502 |
| 17 | Hakim Danish | MAL | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:42.584 |
| 18 | Brian Uriarte | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:42.601 |
| 19 | Jesus Rios | ESP | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:42.658 |
| 20 | Cormac Buchanan | NZL | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:42.749 |
| 21 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:42.861 |
| 22 | Ruche Moodley | RSA | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:42.979 |
| 23 | Eddie O'Shea | GBR | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:43.000 |
| 24 | Zen Mitani | JPN | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:43.385 |
| 25 | Nicola Carraro | ITA | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:43.449 |
| 26 | Leo Rammerstorfer | AUT | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:43.734 |
