Friday, 27 March 2026
From South America and Brazil, we’ve headed north and landed at a completely different venue on the calendar for Round 3 of 2026 – the Circuit of the Americas. The Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States offers one of the toughest challenges for the riders, and leading the early title race before we hop back across the pond into Europe is Aprilia Racing’s Marco Bezzecchi, following his fourth consecutive victory last time out.
Before track action begins on Friday morning in Austin, here’s a few bits and pieces you might have missed from Thursday’s media day at COTA. Enjoy!
What does Marc Marquez need to change to return to peak form?
- The reigning Champion is yet to register a Sunday podium in 2026, though he hasn’t been far away. The #93 talks how he can make the next step ahead of a date at his beloved COTA
Bezzecchi braced for Marc Marquez test: “He has more wins here than I do in my career”
- Chasing more history, the Italian is aware of the challenge ahead of him as he pursues five consecutive victories and a unique MotoGP record – though he actually holds one more career win than the #93’s COTA total!
Physical demand of COTA leaves impressive Martin sceptical ahead of USA GP
- With last week’s celebrations over, the 2024 World Champion faces a new challenge: back-to-back Grands Prix leave the Aprilia rider unsure of what awaits in Austin
2026 USA GP Press Conference: Bezzecchi, Marc Marquez and Di Giannantonio
- The championship leader, the COTA King and Brazil’s double podium finisher preview the weekend ahead