Interviews and reactions
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Steiner: "The most exciting sport in the world"
The Tech3 boss sits down for a chat to talk about his first season in the sport as he continues to be impressed with what he sees in MotoGP
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Ogura: We didn't deserve to end the weekend like that
It was heartbreak for the Japanese rider, as a mechanical issue ended his superb podium charge in Austin
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Word on the Grid: "My best weekend in a long time"
Hear what went right, and wrong, for the stars of the show after a gripping US GP
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"We're not worse than last year, but the others are better" - Marc Marquez
The #93 picked up a P5 finish after a brilliant battle with Enea Bastianini, but was left counting the cost of his Long Lap Penalty as the Aprilias dominated in Austin
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Bezzecchi: "I'm speechless... to hear my name with these Legends"
Despite losing some aero in an early clash with Pedro Acosta, the Italian romped home to his fifth win in a row – a feat that has him alongside some illustrious company
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"I lost the front" - Martin finds the limit for silver in COTA
The 2024 World Champion looks back to his brilliant best, forming part of a second Aprilia one-two in the space of a week at the US GP
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"It was really close!" - Acosta overcomes early scare for P3
Celebrating another podium after a Warm Up crash, the #37 came through a clash with race winner Marco Bezzecchi to bag bronze in Austin
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Word on the Grid: "I don't really care about the penalty"
Hear from the stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Grand Prix
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"He's angry" - MM93 and Diggia talk on track collision
The reigning Champion wiped out the polesitter after a brilliant battle, and the #93 will serve a LLP as punishment
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"Tough to accept" - Bezzecchi talks Sprint crash and missed opportunity
The Italian sat P2 before taking a trip through the gravel trap, with attentiions now turning to Sunday's GP where he will serve a two-place grid penalty
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Bastianini: "It's an unexpected podium... we've found our speed again"
The Italian profits after a penalty to Pedro Acosta, which promotes 'The Beast' to P3 in the US GP Tissot Sprint
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Martin: I never thought I'd be winning again so soon
Let him cook! The #89 talks the last-minute strategy change that proved key to a stunning Sprint win, leading the Championship for the first time since 2024, and that disastrous celebration post-race!
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"We deserve this result" - Bagnaia
The two-time World Champion returns to a Sprint podium after 154 days, though he saw victory slip through his fingers late on as his rear tyre faded
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"That was the most amazing lap of my life!" - Q2 reaction
Fabio Di Giannantonio took back-to-back pole positions aftert a COTA lap record, with Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta joining him in Parc Ferme
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" I made a big mistake" - Marc Marquez bounces back from crash for P1
The reigning Champion dusted himself down from a heavy fall in FP1 to deliver the fastest lap of Day 1 in Austin
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Factory Aprilias maintain momentum but chase "small step" for Saturday
Riding high after recent successes, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin secured their Q2 places at COTA despite both encountering some on track drama
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Ogura: "I pushed more today, and I'll push even more in qualifying"
A Practice crash proved the only blemish on an otherwise excellent outing for the Japanese rider, as he overcame his time attack issues to bag P2 on Friday in Austin
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Shoulder issue sees Viñales withdraw from USA GP: "A screw is out of place"
'Top Gun' has opted to pull out of the weekend in Austin as he is set for surgery on the shoulder injury that has plagued him since the 2025 German GP
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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
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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
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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!
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"The progression is positive" - Moreira sees gains on home soil
Following an impressive ride, the Brazilian star reflects on his emotional homecoming and another encouraging weekend in the premier class!
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"Perfect Sunday" - Aprilia celebrate Brazil and Championship one-two!
The Noale factory CEO discussed the performance of his two factory riders that has seen them charge to the summit of the Championship standings
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Word on the Grid: "It was aggressive, there was contact but it's fair"
Hear what went right, and wrong, for the stars of the show after a gripping Brazilian GP
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Bezzecchi on Brazilian brilliance: "I tried to copy Diggia, Marc and Martin"
101 laps led consecutively – the Italian was untouchable once again, securing a fourth straight victory and firmly announcing his title credentials
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"I'm in the fight. I am a World Champion" - Martin signals intentions
A beautiful double overtake on Di Giannantonio and Marquez saw the #89 strike for P2 in Brazil and the Championship and he is eager to savour the moment before focusing on bigger and better things
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"This time I wanted to win!" - Diggia and Marquez renew rivalries
The Italian got his revenge on the World Champion for the final podium place, but kept coy on his winning strategy as the #93 opens up on his struggles
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Word on the Grid: "It's a shame... the podium was possible today"
Hear from the stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Grand Prix
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"I thought it was impossible to catch him, but then..."
Marc Marquez ousted Fabio Di Giannantonio for gold in Brazil's Tissot Sprint, and the two react to their brilliant battle as they prepare to renew rivalries on Sunday
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Martin: My career was almost finished, but now it's just starting again!
Earning a maiden Aprilia podium, the 2024 World Champion was visibly emotional on track as he battled past teammate Marco Bezzecchi for P3 in Brazil