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Grand Prix of the Americas Moto3



Date
Sun 29th March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 29th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-29T17:00:00

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League
Moto3

Season
2026

Round
3

Status
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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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Transparent Spacer01 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Guido Pini31:20.489
Transparent Spacer02 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Maximo Quiles+0.056
Transparent Spacer03 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Alvaro Carpe+0.254
Transparent Spacer04 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Valentin Perrone+0.445
Transparent Spacer05 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Adrian Fernandez+9.192
Transparent Spacer06 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Rico Salmela+15.075
Transparent Spacer07 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Brian Uriarte+15.105
Transparent Spacer08 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Adrian Cruces+14.914
Transparent Spacer09 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Matteo Bertelle+15.240
Transparent Spacer10 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Scott Ogden+15.570
Transparent Spacer11 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Eddie O'Shea+16.204
Transparent Spacer12 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Marco Morelli+17.274
Transparent Spacer13 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Hakim Danish+18.513
Transparent Spacer14 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconNo Kit ThumbnailFlag icon Marcos Uriarte+20.559
Transparent Spacer15 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Jesus Rios+27.200
Transparent Spacer16 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Ruche Moodley+28.093
Transparent Spacer17 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Nicola Carraro+28.099
Transparent Spacer18 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Ryusei Yamanaka+28.332
Transparent Spacer19 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Cormac Buchanan+37.244
Transparent Spacer20 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Leo Rammerstorfer+61.694
Transparent Spacer21 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Zen Mitani13 Laps
Transparent Spacer22 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Casey O'Gorman11 Laps
Transparent Spacer23 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Joel Esteban9 Laps
Transparent Spacer24 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Joel Kelso8 Laps
Transparent Spacer25 Player Cutout thumb Team Badge iconTeam equipment thumbnailFlag icon Veda Pratama4 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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