Race
Moto3 2024
Round 18
Furusato Finishes an Impressive Race in Thailand in 5th Position
Chang International CircuitHonda Team Asia riders completed the 18th round of the Moto3 World Championship at the Chang International Circuit with a race that will be remembered.
Taiyo Furusato delivered a great performance, even leading for several laps. Unfortunately, during the final corner of the last lap, while battling for a podium position, another rider collided with him, causing him to fall. Despite this, both Furusato and his bike crossed the finish line, securing a remarkable 5th place finish. Meanwhile, local hero Tatchakorn Buasri gained eight positions to finish in a respectable 17th place, showcasing his fighting spirit and determination to keep improving.
Hiroshi Aoyama
We’ve just concluded the Moto3 race here in Thailand, and it was an intense battle for both riders. Taiyo Furusato was right in the fight for the lead, while Tatchakorn Buasri pushed hard to score points.
The last-lap battle among the leaders was extremely close. Furusato led for a good part of the race, but positions shifted in the final laps. In the very last corner, another rider made contact, causing Furusato to crash. While he ultimately finished P5, we were left frustrated as we knew he was capable of more.
Tatchakorn Buasri held 15th position toward the end, close to earning his first points, but he ultimately finished 17th. It’s a tough result to accept since both riders performed well, but we know they have the potential to achieve even better. I want to extend my gratitude to our riders, team, and sponsors for their continued support.
We’ve just concluded the Moto3 race here in Thailand, and it was an intense battle for both riders. Taiyo Furusato was right in the fight for the lead, while Tatchakorn Buasri pushed hard to score points.
The last-lap battle among the leaders was extremely close. Furusato led for a good part of the race, but positions shifted in the final laps. In the very last corner, another rider made contact, causing Furusato to crash. While he ultimately finished P5, we were left frustrated as we knew he was capable of more.
Tatchakorn Buasri held 15th position toward the end, close to earning his first points, but he ultimately finished 17th. It’s a tough result to accept since both riders performed well, but we know they have the potential to achieve even better. I want to extend my gratitude to our riders, team, and sponsors for their continued support.
Taiyo Furusato
72
Honda Team Asia I had a bit of bad luck on the last lap with what I felt was an unnecessary move by the other rider, but sometimes these things happen. I managed my tire at the start as I wanted to keep it in good conditions, especially knowing that the rain could came at any moment.
During Mid-race, I increased my pace and built a small gap, but it was a close fight to maintain it. Then at last lap, an unlucky situation during last corner happened, at least I didn’t get any injuries in the crash. Now, it’s time to focus on Malaysia next week, where we hope to achieve the victory we’re aiming for.
I had a bit of bad luck on the last lap with what I felt was an unnecessary move by the other rider, but sometimes these things happen. I managed my tire at the start as I wanted to keep it in good conditions, especially knowing that the rain could came at any moment.
During Mid-race, I increased my pace and built a small gap, but it was a close fight to maintain it. Then at last lap, an unlucky situation during last corner happened, at least I didn’t get any injuries in the crash. Now, it’s time to focus on Malaysia next week, where we hope to achieve the victory we’re aiming for.
Tatchakorn Buasri
5
Honda Team Asia Today is painful because I made a mistake on the last lap when I was in the points zone, battling with other riders, and finished 17th. It was a great opportunity for a strong result in front of my home crowd.
It’s a shame, especially since my riding and the bike’s performance have improved a lot. I’m on the right path and need to keep this momentum, learn from my mistakes, and keep progressing. I’m sorry for the error that cost us points today. I want to thank my friends, fans, team, and everyone who supported me—I’ll keep fighting even harder for them.
Today is painful because I made a mistake on the last lap when I was in the points zone, battling with other riders, and finished 17th. It was a great opportunity for a strong result in front of my home crowd.
It’s a shame, especially since my riding and the bike’s performance have improved a lot. I’m on the right path and need to keep this momentum, learn from my mistakes, and keep progressing. I’m sorry for the error that cost us points today. I want to thank my friends, fans, team, and everyone who supported me—I’ll keep fighting even harder for them.
