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Bezzecchi Wins Fifth Straight at COTA to Reclaim MotoGP Lead

The Aprilia rider also set a modern-era record for 121 consecutive laps led.

Marco Bezzecchi led an Aprilia one-two at Circuit of the Americas.
Mar 29, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Aprilia Racing Team Marco Bezzecchi (72) rides during warmups before the start of the 2026 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States at Circuit of The Americas Austin. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Aprilia Racing's Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi won his fifth MotoGP race in a row at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas

Overview

  • Marco Bezzecchi controlled the United States Grand Prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas to extend his winning streak to five.
  • He seized the lead early after light contact with Pedro Acosta on the back straight and did not surrender it.
  • Aprilia logged a second straight 1-2 as Bezzecchi beat teammate Jorge Martin by 2.036 seconds, with KTM's Pedro Acosta taking third.
  • The victory moved Bezzecchi back to the top of the standings at 81 points to Martin's 77 after Martin won the sprint.
  • Penalties and reliability shaped the order behind, with Marc Márquez serving a long-lap and recovering to fifth and Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura retiring late with a mechanical issue.