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BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Arrive in Thailand for 2026 Season Opener
The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team are excited to kick off the 2026 Moto2 season. Following a positive preseason testing period, Izan Guevara – though recovering from a norovirus – is keen to make his mark early on. Rookie Alberto Ferrández is highly anticipating his debut as an official Moto2 rider.
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
Buriram (Thailand), 26th February 2026
The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team have arrived in Buriram for the first of twenty-two rounds of the 2026 Moto2 World Championship, starting with the Grand Prix of Thailand. Despite feeling under the weather, Izan Guevara is full of drive and has high hopes of being a top scorer. Rookie Alberto Ferrández is visiting the Chang International Circuit for the very first time and is keen to learn during his first race weekend with the team.

Although suffering from acute gastroenteritis upon his arrival in Thailand, Guevara is aiming to hit the ground running this season. He is well acquainted with the Buriram track, having ridden there four times prior. His best results were a fifth place in Moto3 in 2022 and a sixth place in Moto2 in 2024.

Rookie Moto2 rider Ferrández has never raced at the Chang International Circuit before, but the Spanish talent is up for the challenge. Having done his homework, he hopes to be able to adapt quickly to the Buriram circuit's layout and enjoy his debut race weekend to the fullest. His objective for the year is clear: learn and improve every GP weekend.

The Chang International Circuit opened in 2014, and MotoGP made its debut there in 2018. The circuit is located about 410km northeast of the country's capital, Bangkok, and is close to the town of Buriram. Many riders and fans are excited by the Chang track's 4.55km layout that includes a 1km longest straight and five left and seven right turns.

The Grand Prix of Thailand is held in the GMT+7 time zone. FP1 will take place on Friday from 09:50-10:30 local track time and Practice from 14:05-14:45. On Saturday, FP2 will be held from 09:25-09:55, and the qualifying sessions from 13:40-14:20. On Sunday, the 22-lap Race starts at 13:15.
ALEX DE ANGELIS
ALEX DE ANGELIS
Team Manager, BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2
"We're excited to finally start the season here in Thailand. Izan had a strong preseason and kept improving with every outing, so we're eager to see him translate that into race weekend results. Though he arrived in Thailand feeling under the weather due to a norovirus, we expect him to make a full recovery for Friday. For Alberto, this first round will be an important step in his development, and we're looking forward to watching him grow GP by GP. Buriram always offers an incredible atmosphere, and after the long winter break, fans around the world will be thrilled to have Moto2 back in action."
IZAN GUEVARA
IZAN GUEVARA
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Rider
"I'm really excited to start the 2026 season. I now have a full year of experience working with the team and the bike, and we had a very solid preseason. I worked hard during the winter break, and now it's time to get back on track and back into the action. The Thai GP is one of the most exciting rounds of the calendar, with incredible fans cheering and supporting us. I hope we can start the season strongly and continue the momentum we had at the end of last year."
ALBERTO FERRÁNDEZ
ALBERTO FERRÁNDEZ
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Rider
"I'm excited to start this new chapter of my career in the Moto2 World Championship. I'm very grateful to Yamaha and Pramac for making this dream come true. It will be my first time at the Buriram Circuit, as it will be at many of the overseas rounds, and that presents an extra challenge and motivation as I approach this season. I'm ready for the first race of the year. I know it will be tough to manage the high temperatures, and I've trained as hard as possible to arrive fully prepared. My goal for this first GP, and for the whole season, is to learn as much as I can, listening carefully to every piece of advice and guidance from my team."
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