After a short stint in Brazil, it’s nearly time to ride the rodeo, that’s right, it’s time to go racing at the Circuit of the Americas. From a very busy Media Day to an action-packed racing schedule, here's your guide to the Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States this weekend!
Thursday: Media Day gets underway
MotoGP GearUp begins our epic trip in Texas, with Jack Appleyard and Louis Suddaby giving you the inside line on the biggest stories from inside the paddock at 11:30 Local Time (UTC -5). Then we head straight to the Press Conference as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marc Marquez head into the spotlight and answer the latest questions at 12:00!
Friday: track action resumes in Texas
The real action begins on Friday, with Moto3 leaving the pits for FP1 at 09:00, before Moto2 at 09:50. Then it's time to turn our attention to the premier class, with MotoGP FP1 starting at 10:45.
Following a short lunch break, a busy afternoon commences with Moto3 Practice at 13:15, ahead of Moto2 at 14:05. The MotoGP stars will be released onto the circuit at 15:00 as they begin to fight for direct entry into Q2. But that’s not all! The Bagger World Cup will join the paddock for the first time, with qualifying at 16:25.
Saturday: blockbuster qualifying and Sprint action
Super Saturday starts at 08:40 as each class enjoys one final FP2 session. That’s before qualifying gets underway, with the MotoGP grid fighting for pole position from 10:50 on Saturday morning. Moto3’s starting order will be decided from 12:45 before Moto2 qualifying at 13:40!
After all that, we head racing! The Tissot Sprint goes lights out at 15:00, with 10 laps of action in store to decide gold. The Bagger World Cup will end Saturday’s schedule as they kick off the season in style at 16:10.
Sunday: Grand Prix race day
Race day begins at 09:45 with the Bagger World Cup Race 2, shortly followed by MotoGP Warm Up at 10:40. Moto3 prepares to lock horns at 12:00, with 14 laps to look forward to ahead of Moto2 at 13:15. Finally, all talking stops at 15:00 as the USA GP gets underway for a thrilling 19-lap tussle.
Afterwards, don’t forget, we’ll have plenty of reaction, with After the Flag giving you the full lowdown from 16:15 ahead of the post-GP Press Conference.
Are you ready? Clear your weekend and don’t miss any of the action this weekend!