Andrew McLarneyMotoGP Reporter
Andrew McLarney is an accredited MotoGP reporter with four years experience as a professional writer across the sports and video game industries. His experience as a K1 Premier League competitor evolved into a fascination with all forms of combat sport and eventually motorsport — with MotoGP becoming his primary focus. On top of that he is also an avid follower of MXGP and AMA Supercross/Motocross.
MotoGP returns to the iconic Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas this weekend as Marc Marquez looks to secure his first win of the season and catch up to Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin.
COTA is known as one of Marquez's favourite tracks and he is a six-time winner there, though last year he crashed out of the lead in wet conditions which led to teammate Bagnaia picking up the victory. Ducati have won each of the last four races here and will be hoping to regain some form after a disappointing start to 2026 in which they have been largely dominated by Aprilia so far.
Marco Bezzecchi will be looking to extend his winning streak to five straight races as he emerges as an early title favourite. His teammate and 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin will also be looking to build on his impressive form after an injury-plagued 2025.
Elsewhere, it looks as though it could be a difficult weekend for both Japanese manufacturers Honda and Yamaha who have largely been playing catch-up in the opening rounds.
MotoGP USA Grand Prix Weekend Schedule
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| Day/Session | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (CET) |
| Friday 27 March | |||
| FP1 | 3:45pm – 4:30pm | 10:45-11:30am | 4:45pm – 5:30pm |
| Timed Practice | 8:00pm – 9:00pm | 15:00-16:00pm | 9:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 28 March | |||
| FP2 | 3:10pm – 3:40pm | 10:10-10:40am | 4:10pm – 5:40pm |
| Qualifying | 3:50pm – 4:30pm | 10:50-11:30am | 4:50pm – 5:30pm |
| Tissot Sprint | 8:00pm | 15:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sunday 29 March | |||
| Moto3 Race | 5:00pm | 12:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Moto2 Race | 6:15pm | 13:15pm | 7:15pm |
| MotoGP Race | 8:00pm | 15:00pm | 9:00pm |
Where to watch the Brazilian Grand Prix:
United Kingdom & Ireland:
- TNT Sports
- Discovery+
- Quest (Free-to-Air)
- Prime Video
United States:
- Fox Sports
- The MotoGP Channel (FAST)
- Prime Video
Global & Other Regions:
- Australia: FOX Sports
- Italy: Sky Sport
- Germany: Sky Sport
- Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
- India: Eurosport India
- South Africa: SuperSport
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