Grand Prix of the Americas
The Grand Prix of the Americas is the third round of the 2026 Moto3 World Championship and takes place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The 5.513-kilometer track has been the sole remaining motorcycle Grand Prix circuit in the United States since 2013. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the course impresses with characteristic elevation changes, one of the longest straights on the calendar, and a total of 20 corners that blend technical skill with speed. The junior class uses this early season race to demonstrate their form - for many riders, the Americas Grand Prix is an important gauge after only two race weekends.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Free Practice Nr. 1 | 27 Mar 2026 | Finished |
| 18:15 | Practice | 27 Mar 2026 | Finished |
| 13:40 | Free Practice Nr. 2 | 28 Mar 2026 | Finished |
| 17:45 | Qualifying Nr. 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | Finished |
| 18:10 | Qualifying Nr. 2 | 28 Mar 2026 | Finished |
| 18:00 | Race | 29 Mar 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 29 Mar 2026, 18:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
Qualifying and starting grid
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvaro Carpe Pole 0.000 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 0.000 |
| 2 | Casey O'gorman 0.412 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 0.412 |
| 3 | Valentin Perrone 0.419 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 0.419 |
| 4 | Veda Pratama 0.706 | Honda Team Asia | 0.706 |
| 5 | Guido Pini 0.730 | Leopard Racing | 0.730 |
| 6 | Joel Esteban 0.762 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 0.762 |
| 7 | Maximo Quiles 0.889 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.889 |
| 8 | Rico Salmela 0.898 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 0.898 |
| 9 | Scott Ogden 1.137 | CIP Green Power | 1.137 |
| 10 | Joel Kelso 1.217 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 1.217 |
| 11 | Zen Mitani 1.427 | Honda Team Asia | 1.427 |
| 12 | Matteo Bertelle 1.447 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 1.447 |
| 13 | Brian Uriarte 1.454 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 1.454 |
| 14 | Adrian Cruces 1.544 | CIP Green Power | 1.544 |
| 15 | Nicola Carraro 1.556 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1.556 |
| 16 | Eddie O'shea 1.581 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 1.581 |
| 17 | Marco Morelli 2.539 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 2.539 |
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guido Pini 0.000 | Leopard Racing | 0.000 | 25 |
| 2 | Maximo Quiles 0.056 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 0.056 | 20 |
| 3 | Alvaro Carpe 0.254 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 0.254 | 16 |
| 4 | Valentin Perrone 0.445 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 0.445 | 13 |
| 5 | Rico Salmela 15.075 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 15.075 | 11 |
| 6 | Brian Uriarte 15.105 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 15.105 | 10 |
| 7 | Adrian Cruces 14.914 | CIP Green Power | 14.914 | 9 |
| 8 | Matteo Bertelle 15.240 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 15.240 | 8 |
| 9 | Scott Ogden 15.570 | CIP Green Power | 15.570 | 7 |
| 10 | Eddie O'shea 16.204 | GRYD - MLav Racing | 16.204 | 6 |
| 11 | Marco Morelli 17.274 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 17.274 | 5 |
| 12 | Hakim Danish 18.513 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 18.513 | 4 |
| 13 | Marcos Uriarte 20.559 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 20.559 | 3 |
| 14 | Jesus Rios 27.200 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 27.200 | 2 |
| 15 | Ruche Moodley 28.093 | CODE Motorsports | 28.093 | 1 |
| 16 | Nicola Carraro 28.099 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 28.099 | 0 |
| 17 | Ryusei Yamanaka 28.332 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 28.332 | 0 |
| 18 | Cormac Buchanan 37.244 | CODE Motorsports | 37.244 | 0 |
| 19 | Leo Rammerstorfer 61.694 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 61.694 | 0 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 351 | 10 |
| 2 | David Almansa | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 217 | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Uriarte | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 198 | 2 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 189 | 0 |
| 5 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing | 148 | 0 |
| 6 | Marco Morelli | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 140 | 0 |
| 7 | Valentin Perrone | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 120 | 0 |
| 8 | Veda Pratama | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 9 | Hakim Danish | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 103 | 1 |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | LEVEL UP - MTA | 103 | 0 |
| 11 | Rico Salmela | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 89 | 0 |
| 12 | Adrian Cruces | CIP Green Power | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | Guido Pini | Leopard Racing | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | Joel Esteban | LEVEL UP - MTA | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | Casey O'gorman | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 66 | 0 |
| 16 | Joel Kelso | GRYD Racing | 64 | 0 |
| 17 | Eddie O'shea | GRYD Racing | 60 | 0 |
| 18 | David Muñoz | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 56 | 0 |
| 19 | Jesus Rios | Rivacold Snipers Team | 48 | 0 |
| 20 | Ryusei Yamanaka | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 41 | 0 |
| 21 | Scott Ogden | CIP Green Power | 33 | 0 |
| 22 | David Gonzalez | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | Marcos Uriarte | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | Cormac Buchanan | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | Leo Rammerstorfer | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | Kiattisak Singhapong | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Zen Mitani | Honda Team Asia | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Ruche Moodley | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Ryota Ogiwara | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Nicola Carraro | Rivacold Snipers Team | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Leonardo Abruzzo | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Eduardo Gutierrez | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 491 | 0 |
| 2 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 387 | 0 |
| 3 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 280 | 0 |
| 4 | Leopard Racing | 225 | 0 |
| 5 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 209 | 0 |
| 6 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 171 | 0 |
| 7 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 144 | 0 |
| 8 | GRYD Racing | 124 | 0 |
| 9 | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 10 | CIP Green Power | 111 | 0 |
| 11 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 68 | 0 |
| 12 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 49 | 0 |
| 13 | CODE Motorsports | 10 | 0 |
About this race
The Moto3 held Grand Prix of the Americas on Friday, 27 March 2026. It was held at Circuit of the Americas.
The circuit is located in Austin, United States and measures 5.513 kilometres, has 20 corners and opened in 2012.
Circuit of the Americas is a modern racing circuit in Austin, Texas, opened in 2012. The Grand Prix Circuit measures 5.513 kilometers in length and features 20 turns. The circuit was designed by renowned circuit architects Tavo Hellmund, Kevin Schwantz, and Hermann Tilke and is certified as a Grade 1 FIA facility. The track regularly hosts major international motorsport events, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and various NASCAR series.
Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) took the win ahead of Maximo Quiles. The full result is listed further up this page.
The race was shown free to air on ServusTV and DF1. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Grand Prix of the Americas start?
Grand Prix of the Americas starts on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 18:00 central European time.
Where does Grand Prix of the Americas take place?
The venue is Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Where can I watch Grand Prix of the Americas?
In Germany DF1, Sky Sport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on DF1.
Who won Grand Prix of the Americas?
Guido Pini took the win for Leopard Racing.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Moto2 Grand Prix of the Americas 27 Mar 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas 27 Mar 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas 29 Mar 2026
- Moto2 Grand Prix of the Americas 29 Mar 2026
- Moto3 Grand Prix of the Americas 29 Mar 2026
- NASCAR COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix 1 Mar 2026