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Grand Prix of the Americas Moto3

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Sun 29th March 2026 12:00pm Local
Sun 29th March 2026 5:00pm UTC

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League
Moto3

Season
2026

Round
3

Status
FT

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Description

The lightweight class heads to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for the third round of the 2026 championship. The primary challenge for the Moto3 grid is the demanding nature of the Austin circuit, which features a punishing mix of high-speed changes of direction and hard braking zones. The objective for pole-sitter Alvaro Carpe is to convert his qualifying dominance into a victory, while the young field must navigate the notoriously bumpy surface that often rewards precision over raw aggression.

Strategically, the 14-lap race is expected to be a slipstream battle on the massive 1.2 km back straight. The goal for the front-runners is to remain within the lead group until the final sector, as the technical series of corners from Turn 16 to Turn 19 provides the perfect opportunity for a decisive overtake. The tactical focus for riders like Casey O'Gorman and Valentin Perrone is to manage their tires through the sweeping "S" curves of Sector 1 to ensure they have enough grip for the final dash to the finish line. With the championship standings still in their infancy, the ultimate goal for the title hopefuls is a podium finish to secure vital points before the paddock transitions to the European leg of the tour.

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Result List

01	Guido Pini	Leopard Racing Moto3	31:20.489
02	Maximo Quiles	CFMOTO Aspar Team MOTO3	+0.056
03	Alvaro Carpe	Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3	+0.254
04	Valentin Perrone	Red Bull KTM Tech3 Moto3	+0.445
05	Adrian Fernandez	Leopard Racing Moto3	+9.192
06	Rico Salmela	Red Bull KTM Tech3 Moto3	+15.075
07	Brian Uriarte	Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3	+15.105
08	Adrian Cruces	CIP Green Power	+14.914
09	Matteo Bertelle	LEVEL UP - MTA	+15.240
10	Scott Ogden	CIP Green Power	+15.570
11	Eddie O'Shea	GRYD - MLav Racing	+16.204
12	Marco Morelli	CFMOTO Aspar Team MOTO3	+17.274
13	Hakim Danish	AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI	+18.513
14	Marcos Uriarte	_Free Agent Motorsport	+20.559
15	Jesus Rios	Rivacold Snipers Team	+27.200
16	Ruche Moodley	CODE Motorsports	+28.093
17	Nicola Carraro	Rivacold Snipers Team	+28.099
18	Ryusei Yamanaka	AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI	+28.332
19	Cormac Buchanan	CODE Motorsports	+37.244
20	Leo Rammerstorfer	SIC58 Squadra Corse	+61.694
21	Zen Mitani	Honda Team Asia	13 Laps
22	Casey O'Gorman	SIC58 Squadra Corse	11 Laps
23	Joel Esteban	LEVEL UP - MTA	9 Laps
24	Joel Kelso	GRYD - MLav Racing	8 Laps
25	Veda Pratama	Honda Team Asia	4 Laps

Result Description

Guido Pini secured a sensational maiden world championship victory on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after an extraordinary final-corner maneuver. Pini’s objective was to stay within touching distance of the lead group, which had narrowed down to four riders—Max Quiles, Valentin Perrone, Alvaro Carpe, and himself—by the final lap. Despite being in fourth place entering the back straight for the last time, Pini systematically picked off his rivals.

The climax occurred at the final corner when Carpe attempted a daring move on Perrone for the lead; both riders ran wide, opening a gap that Pini and Quiles instantly exploited. The Leopard Racing rider showcased superior exit speed to beat Quiles to the line by just 0.056 seconds. Alvaro Carpe recovered to take the final spot on the podium, while the initial leader, Perrone, was forced to settle for fourth. The win marks a historic moment for the young Italian, who moves significantly up the standings after a masterclass in opportunistic racing.

1 /Guido Pini /Leopard Racing /31:20.489
2 /Maximo Quiles /CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team /+0.056
3 /Alvaro Carpe /Red Bull KTM Ajo /+0.254
4 /Valentin Perrone /Red Bull KTM Tech3 /+0.445
5 /Adrian Fernandez /Leopard Racing /+9.192
6 /Rico Salmela /Red Bull KTM Tech3 /+15.075
7 /Brian Uriarte /Red Bull KTM Ajo /+15.105
8 /Adrian Cruces /CIP Green Power /+14.914
9 /Matteo Bertelle /LEVEL UP - MTA /+15.240
10 /Scott Ogden /CIP Green Power /+15.570
11 /Eddie O'Shea /GRYD - MLav Racing /+16.204
12 /Marco Morelli /CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team /+17.274
13 /Hakim Danish /AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI /+18.513
14 /Marcos Uriarte /Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP /+20.559
15 /Jesus Rios /Rivacold Snipers Team /+27.200
16 /Ruche Moodley /CODE Motorsports /+28.093
17 /Nicola Carraro /Rivacold Snipers Team /+28.099
18 /Ryusei Yamanaka /AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI /+28.332
19 /Cormac Buchanan /CODE Motorsports /+37.244
20 /Leo Rammerstorfer /SIC58 Squadra Corse /+61.694
21 /Zen Mitani /Honda Team Asia /13 Laps
22 /Casey O'Gorman /SIC58 Squadra Corse /11 Laps
23 /Joel Esteban /LEVEL UP - MTA /9 Laps
24 /Joel Kelso /GRYD - MLav Racing /8 Laps
25 /Veda Pratama /Honda Team Asia /4 Laps

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Top 10 Driver Standings after USA

1 /Maximo Quiles /CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team /65
2 /Alvaro Carpe /Red Bull KTM Ajo /42
3 /Valentin Perrone /Red Bull KTM Tech3 /38
4 /Guido Pini /Leopard Racing /36
5 /Marco Morelli /CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team /32
6 /Adrian Fernandez /Leopard Racing /29
7 /Veda Pratama /Honda Team Asia /27
8 /David Almansa /Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP /25
9 /Brian Uriarte /Red Bull KTM Ajo /23
10 /Rico Salmela /Red Bull KTM Tech3 /20

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