The Sheriff vs. The Italian Stallions: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas!
Dust off your boots and grab your Stetson—MotoGP is storming into COTA this weekend! We are headed to Austin, Texas, for Round 3 of the World Championship, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Can Marco Bezzecchi keep the Aprilia dream alive, or will the “Sheriff of COTA,” Marc Marquez, reclaim his badge on the Ducati? It’s Aprilia’s raw momentum vs. Ducati’s tactical dominance. Here is everything you need to know to catch every heart-stopping second of the action.
The Story So Far: Aprilia is On Fire! 🇮🇹
We are witnessing history. Marco Bezzecchi arrives in Texas leading the standings after Aprilia secured their fourth consecutive Grand Prix victory in a wild, rain-shortened Brazilian round.
- The Streak: Bezzecchi hasn’t just been winning; he has led every single Sunday racing lap since Sepang last October.
- The Challenger: His teammate, Jorge Martin, is hot on his heels, sitting second in the standings after his best-ever result on the RS-GP.
- The King of COTA: Don’t count out Marc Marquez. While he’s 22 points back, he owns this track. With wins spanning a decade and a Sprint victory here last year, he knows every inch of this 5.5km circuit.
Schedule: Don’t Miss a Millisecond
All times are for the 2026 US MotoGP, March 27–29.
| Day | Session | Local Time (CT) | UK Time (GMT) |
| Friday, Mar 27 | MotoGP FP1 | 10:45 AM | 3:45 PM |
| MotoGP Practice | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Saturday, Mar 28 | MotoGP FP2 | 10:10 AM | 3:10 PM |
| MotoGP Qualifying | 10:50 AM | 3:50 PM | |
| MotoGP Sprint | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Sunday, Mar 29 | MotoGP Warm-up | 10:40 AM | 4:40 PM |
| US GRAND PRIX | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
How to Watch: Your Front-Row Seat
Option 1: The Global All-Access Pass
The MotoGP Video Pass is the gold standard. You get every session, every angle, and every interview live and on-demand.
- Season Pass (with Timing): €148.99
- Season Pass (Standard): €139.99
- Monthly Pass: €29.99
Option 2: The UK Powerhouse 🇬🇧
For fans in the UK, TNT Sports via Discovery+ is your home for every Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP session.
- Cost: £30.99 per month.
Pro Tip: If you can’t get to a screen, follow livinwithgravity.com for live updates of every session (minus the warm-up) to keep your finger on the pulse!
Will Bezzecchi make it five in a row for Aprilia, or will the Desmosedici roar back to the top of the podium in Texas?
Source
Official Event Page & Tickets: Circuit of The Americas – MotoGP 2026
Full Weekend Schedule: Official COTA MotoGP Schedule
Official Global Streaming: MotoGP VideoPass Subscriptions
UK Live Streaming (TNT Sports): TNT Sports on Discovery+ (now moving to HBO Max)
Live Text Commentary: Crash.net MotoGP Live Updates
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