Watch it on DAZN

The 2026 World Championship begins with a clear message: Pedro Acosta is not here to learn, he is here to lead. The rider from Mazarrón has had an outstanding start to the championship at the Thai Grand Prix, winning Saturday's Sprint, becoming the youngest rider in history to do so, and finishing Sunday with a second place that puts him at the top of the World Championship after the first weekend. This is a historic achievement for KTM, which had never before topped the standings in the premier class, and also for motorcycling in Murcia. We analyse his masterful tyre management, his comeback from seventh position, his overtaking of Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín, Márquez's retirement, Bezzecchi's solid victory and what this start means for the balance of power in MotoGP. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era? Is Acosta already a real contender for the title? Can KTM maintain this level throughout the season? The World Championship is underway, and it's off to a VERY strong start.