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MotoGP | 26 March 2026

Wild West vibes for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Austin

The Ducati Lenovo Team has landed in Texas for the second race of these American back-to-back races, taking place this weekend at COTA (Circuit of the Americas). A country atmosphere and a few hours of relax before returning at work. The Desmosedici GP triumphed at the Texan circuit last year with a P1 finish in the SPRINT (won by Marc) and a win in the long race (won by Pecco).

Marc, coming from the victory in the SPRINT in Brazil and a solid fourth place in the race, arrives in Austin knowing it's one of the circuits that best suits his riding style. With seven previous wins, COTA is a circuit where Marc has often found a good feeling and has been able to consistently express himself.

Pecco, winner here last year after finishing third in Saturday's race, is working to close the gap. The sweet memories of that Sunday, including the hot dog delivery at Parc Fermé, are an added incentive to tackle the weekend with determination.

Marc Marquez #93 Ducati Lenovo Team
"Austin is definitely one of my favorite tracks. Very technical and physically demanding, but it has given me so much satisfaction and unforgettable memories over the years. Last year, the race was incredibly emotional. From the grid to the crash, we were really competitive. This year, we arrive here after a good weekend in Brazil, with the victory in the SPRINT and an overall good race".

Francesco Bagnaia #63 Ducati Lenovo Team
"I always enjoy arriving in Austin. I like the atmosphere, the track, the vibes of the United States. The track is beautiful, unique, technical in the riding sections, and very, very physically demanding. In 2025, we did very well here with the podium in the SPRINT and then the victory in Sunday's race. A wonderful memory that motivates us to work even harder to get back to the top positions".

Circuit Information

Country: USA
Name: Circuit of the Americas
Circuit record: Viñales (Aprilia), 02:00.864 - 2024
Maximum speed: Viñales (Aprilia), 356.4 km/h – 2023
Track length: 5,51 km
Sprint race distance: 10 laps
Race distance: 19 laps
Turns: 20 (9 right, 11 left)

2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° Bagnaia (Ducati); 2° A. Márquez (Ducati), 3° Di Giannantonio (Ducati)
Sprint winner: M. Márquez (Ducati)
Pole Position: M. Márquez (Ducati) – 02:01.088
GP Fastest Lap: M. Márquez (Ducati) - 02:02.221

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 287 (209 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 99 (73 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 165 (126 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 16
Pole positions: 102 (74 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)

Francesco Bagnaia
GPs Starts 236 (131 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 82 (59 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 13
Pole positions: 34 (27 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Info Championship

Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 34 points - 5°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 10 points - 13°

Constructors Standings
Ducati - 7 points - 2°

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team - 44 points - 5°