Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas
| Date | Country | Grand Prix | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th February – 2nd March | Thailand | Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix | Chang International Circuit |
| 14th – 16th March | Argentina | Argentina Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Termas De Rio Hondo |
| 28th – 30th March | USA | Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas |
| 11th – 13th April | Qatar | Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit |
| 25th – 27th April | Spain | Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto |
| 9th – 11th May | France | French Motorcycle Grand Prix | Bugatti Circuit, LE Mans |
| 23rd – 25th May | United Kingdom | British Motorcycle Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit |
| 6th – 8th June | Aragon | Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix | Motorland Aragon, Alcaniz |
| 20th – 22nd June | Italy | Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello |
| 27th – 29th June | Netherlands | Dutch TT | TT Circuit Assen |
| 11th – 13th July | Germany | German Motorcycle Grand Prix | Sachsenring |
| 18th – 20th July | Czechia | Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Automotodrom Brno |
| 15th – 17th August | Austria | Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring - Spielberg |
| 22nd – 24th August | Hungary | Hungarian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Balaton Park |
| 5th – 7th September | Catalonia | Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| 12th – 14th September | San Marino | San Marino and the Rimini Riviera Motorcycle Grand Prix | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli |
| 26th – 28th September | Japan | Japanese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Mobility Resort Motegi |
| 3rd – 5th October | Indonesia | Indonesian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Pertamina Mandalika Circuit |
| 17th – 19th October | Australia | Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Philip Island Grand Prix Circuit |
| 24th – 26th October | Malaysia | Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Petronas Sepang International Circuit |
| 7th – 9th November | Portugal | Portuguese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve |
| 14th – 16th November | Valencia | Valencian Community Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit Ricardo Tormo |
One of the most prestigious and prominent events on the MotoGP calendar is the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas. Held for the first time in 2013, the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas garnered much attention and became a regular fixture in MotoGP. The race is held at the Circuit of the Americas, a challenging and fantastic venue, and attracts large hordes of fans. The most prominent racer to ever compete in the Grand Prix is Marc Marques, who won the race 7 times. Apart from Marc Marquez, racers, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins are also some of the most notable winners of the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas.
Circuit of the Americas
| Circuit length | 5.513 km |
| Number of Corners | 20 |
| Lap record | 2:1.892, Francesco Bagnaia on a Ducati (2023) |
| First Grand Prix | 2013 |
| Direction | Counterclockwise |
| Capacity | 120,000 |
Circuit of the Americas or the COTA is a prominent venue that can be found nestled in Austin, Texas. Running in a counterclockwise direction, the circuit is a challenging stretch of land, with significant elevation changes and tough twists. The winding track runs in an anticlockwise direction and is home to the world’s largest straight, about 1,200 meters that allows for high-speed racing. Apart from MotoGP the Circuit of the Americas also plays host to several other motor racing events like Formula One, the IndyCar Series, and the World Endurance Championship.
History of the Circuit of the Americas
In 2010, Tavo Hellmund, a promoter, and Kevin Schwantz, the 1993 Motorcycle World Champion, conceived the idea of a premium circuit. With the assistance of the famous circuit designer and architect Hermann Tilke, the two came up with the layout of the Circuit of the Americas and gave construction the green light on December 31st, 2010. On October 21, 2012, the circuit officially opened and on November 12th, 2012, it held its first race, the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. In April 2013, MotoGP finally came to the Circuit of the Americas and has become a permanent fixture since then.
Circuit of the Americas Topography
Stretching to a length of 5.513 km, the Circuit of the Americas is a unique racetrack, found nestled in Austin, Texas. The circuit features 20 corners that include 11 left turns and 9 right turns. Apart from its challenging turns, the Circuit of the Americas is also lauded for its significant elevation changes. Consisting of an adrenaline-pumping mix of high-speed straights, sweeping curves, and tight corners, the Circuit of the Americas serves as the ultimate test of the driver’s skills.
Cost of Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas
| Grandstand/Tickets | Day | Price |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Main | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 1 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 4 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 9 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 12 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 15 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 19 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand Turn 19B | 3-Day | TBD |
MotoGP 2025 Drivers and Sponsors
| Team | Constructor | Motorcycle | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Racing | Aprilia | RS-GP25 | Marco Bezzecchi |
| Jorge Martín | |||
| Trackhouse MotoGP Team | Raúl Fernández | ||
| Ai Ogura | |||
| Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | Desmosedici GP25 | Francesco Bagnaia |
| Marc Márquez | |||
| Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ||
| Desmosedici GP24 | Franco Morbidelli | ||
| Gresini Racing MotoGP | Fermín Aldeguer | ||
| Álex Márquez | |||
| Castrol Honda LCR Idemitsu Honda LCR |
Honda | RC213V | Johann Zarco |
| Somkiat Chantra | |||
| Honda HRC | Luca Marini | ||
| Joan Mir | |||
| Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | RC16 | Brad Binder |
| Pedro Acosta | |||
| Red Bull KTM Tech3 | Maverick Viñales | ||
| Enea Bastianini | |||
| Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 | Fabio Quartararo |
| Álex Rins | |||
| Prima Pramac Yamaha | Jack Miller | ||
| Miguel Oliveira |