Media Day Dispatch: the horsepower rodeo fires up at COTA

All the headlines, gossip and intrigue from Thursday in the USA as we get ready to go green

From South America to North America, the shortest lap on the calendar to the longest, welcome to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States gears up for another drama-filled weekend of action but before that, our stars stateside set the record straight as they speak to the media.

Physical demand of COTA leaves 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

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 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!

2026 USA GP Press Conference: Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio and Marc Marquez

The Championship leader, a Goiania podium finisher and MotoGP’s COTA expert take to the stage on Thursday afternoon

TIME SCHEDULE: USA GP

Don’t miss a beat this weekend as we roll into Texas and head stateside for Round 3 of the MotoGP season!

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