Thai racing driver Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik endured a dramatic opening round of the 2026 Thailand Super Series campaign after showing front-running pace throughout the weekend in the GT3 class with B-Quik Absolute Racing.
Competing in the team’s #888 Audi R8 LMS Evo II alongside Madagascar’s Iaro Razanokoto, Stuvik and the B-Quik Absolute Racing squad immediately established themselves as contenders from the outset of the event. Following productive test sessions on Wednesday and Thursday prior to official proceedings beginning on Friday, the #888 Audi consistently featured at the top of the timesheets across all practice sessions.
Friday’s qualifying sessions further demonstrated the duo’s pace. Razanokoto took driving duties for Qualifying 1 and delivered an impressive performance to secure third position overall. In Qualifying 2, it was Stuvik’s turn behind the wheel, with the Thai driver producing a standout lap to claim Pole Position for Sunday’s Race 2.
Saturday’s opening race, however, brought early adversity for the #888 crew. Starting the race, Razanokoto became involved in an unfortunate Turn 1 incident with a competitor, resulting in both cars spinning and leaving the #888 Audi with a puncture. Despite the setback, the team managed to recover during the mandatory pit stop window before handing the car over to Stuvik, who delivered a strong recovery drive to finish fifth overall.
Sunday’s Race 2 looked set to provide redemption after Stuvik’s pole-winning performance, but the Thai driver was instead handed a five-place grid penalty following the Race 1 incident, forcing the #888 to start from the back of the field. Undeterred, Stuvik produced a sensational opening lap, carving his way through the pack to climb into second position by the end of lap one.
The race soon developed into a thrilling battle among the leading trio, with Stuvik eventually taking the lead. Unfortunately, the team’s challenge for victory came to an abrupt end when the #888 suffered a puncture while leading the race. After returning to the pits, the car continued to encounter issues, ultimately forcing the team into retirement.
“Obviously not the best start to this TSS season, despite our strong pace we just seem to be at the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik. “We live and learn and we hope to be back for the next one at Bangsaen.”
The next round of the 2026 Thailand Super Series will take place at the iconic Bangsaen Grand Prix street circuit in Chon Buri during the first weekend of July.