In Thailand, it's time for Moto3 qualifying! After a day and a half of intensive testing, the riders were able to get the measure of the Buriram track, which is all about high speeds, both on the straights and in the curves. As in MotoGP, those who distinguished themselves during Practice are sent directly to Q2, the old format disappears to harmonize everything. Friday, Ryusei Yamanaka (KTM MT Helmets MSi) and Matteo Bertelle (KTM Levelup MTA) were fastest in FP1 and Practice. However, José Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) should not be left out of the equation, and even less so Angel Piqueras (KTM MT Helmets MSi), who was tipped to win the championship this season by Marc Marquez. During FP2, earlier in the night, José Antonio Rueda set the clocks on fire, achieving a new lap record.
Even if you already know the outcome of this session, come relive it with us ! Before we begin, here is a table that summarizes the known facts:
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Moto3™ Thailand, Buriram |
2024 |
2025 |
| FP1 (ex-FP) | 1'40.544 David Alonso | 1'40.851 Ryusei Yamanaka |
| Practice (ex-P1) | 1'40.703 David Alonso | 1'40.931 Matteo Bertelle |
| FP2 (ex-P2) | 1'40.577 Taiyo Furusato | 1'40.350 José Antonio Rueda |
| Q1 | 1'41.241 Filippo Farioli | 1'40.946 Alvaro Carpe |
| Q2 | 1'40.603 Joel Kelso | 1'40.400 Matteo Bertelle |
| Course | Alonso, Lunetta, Veijer (See here) | |
| All time lap record | 1'40.544 David Alonso 2024 |
Here we go for a Q1 that promises to be intense, notably marked by the presence of the veteran Dennis Foggia (KTM Aspar Team). Attention to the premises Tatchakorn Buasri (Honda Team Asia), which rises to the top of the timesheet. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Garlic), the brilliant rookie winner of the JuniorGP and the Red Bull Rookies Cup in 2024 is not ridiculous either.
Buasri goes top early into Q1 👍#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/gvoa3Yfezn
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) March 1, 2025
Then, Carp takes the lead: he adapts perfectly to the category. Finally, Carpe keeps his first place until the end, joined in Q2 by Tatchakorn Buasri, Dennis Foggia et Eddie O'Shea (Honda GYRD – Mlav Racing). A highside of Guido Pini (KTM Liqui Moly Intact GP) in the last moments puts an end to his hopes and the session.
Moto1 Q3 result at the 2025 Thailand Grand Prix:
Only the crucial Q2 to go! Who will start in the best conditions? Answer in a few moments. The first salvo is dominated by the astonishing Matthew Bertelli, followed by his teammate KTM LevelUp MTA Joel Kelso.
Bertelle comes out on top! The Italian on provisional pole with still 10 minutes on the clock 👀🆙#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/7KRrVitIvq
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) March 1, 2025
The towers pass, and Bertelle stay ahead! A fall of Nicholas Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) does not prevent the end of the session from taking place and finally, Bertelle confirms with pole position! On the grid, he is ahead Stefano Nepa (Honda Sic58 Squadra Corsica) and Jose Antonio RuedaThis is the first pole position of the Italian's career, and he will be one to watch tomorrow.
Moto3 qualifying results for the 2025 Thailand Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: MTA Team
