Bagnaia is back, nice exchange with Martin at the end of the race with a smile: “Did you have the medium tire? F**k you”
In the United States GP Sprint, Ducati came within a whisker of victory thanks to a rediscovered Francesco Bagnaia
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Bezzecchi: “Satisfied, steps forward taken. Marquez? I didn’t see him, I slowed down because those in front had stopped”
Marco Bezzecchi’s comment on the 2nd position secured on the grid in Austin, but currently sub judice for impeding Marc Marquez
Impeding Marquez: 2 positions for Bezzecchi and Marini, penalty to be served in the GP. Marc escapes penalty in the incident with Bastianini
Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini were penalized for ruining a fast lap by Marc Marquez in Q2 at Austin
2026 United States GP: the Sprint report
Live text coverage of the MotoGP sprint race at COTA, Di Giannantonio starts from pole position
2026 United States GP, Sprint finishing order: Martin powers past Bagnaia, Jorge is the new leader! Bez down, Marquez takes out Di Giannantonio
The Austin Sprint standings see Jorge Martin return to success after more than a year, overtaking Francesco Bagnaia on the last lap.
2026 MotoGP Riders’ World Championship after the Sprint in the United States
How the 2026 MotoGP Riders’ World Championship standings changed after the United States GP Sprint in Texas
‘Rodeo’ Martin: circus acts to win the Sprint, then wheelies and falls on the lap of honor
Jorge Martin won the Sprint in Texas and then fell after a wheelie on the lap of honor, here are the images
2026 United States GP, starting grid: Di Giannantonio, another pole! Bezzecchi 2nd, Bagnaia 4th ahead of Mir and Marquez
In Austin, Di Giannantonio takes his 2nd pole in a row, Bezzecchi and Acosta also on the front row. In the 2nd row Bagnaia, who beats Mir and Marquez.
Di Giannantonio: “The most adrenaline-filled lap of my life. In the Sprint it will be a battle”
Fabio Di Giannantonio’s comment on the Austin pole, his third in MotoGP. And he predicts an open battle for the Sprint
2026 Americas GP: Qualifying report
Minute-by-minute coverage of the session that will determine the starting grid in Austin