2026 MotoGP United States: Who’s leaving happy and who’s disappointed?

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30. 03. 2026 13:35 CET
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2026 MotoGP United States: Who’s leaving happy and who’s disappointed?

Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška Ryšánková

News.GP journalist who’s all about the thrilling worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1.

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The MotoGP race weekend in the United States was full of crashes, surprises, and strong performances. Some riders showed great control and confidence, while others made costly mistakes. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the Grand Prix.

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The United States Grand Prix in MotoGP gave fans a very exciting and dramatic weekend. There were strong performances, mistakes and some surprising results. The race at the circuit of the Americas showed who is in great form and who is struggling at the moment.

Winner: Jorge Martin

Even though he did not win the main race, he had a very good weekend. He won the sprint race and showed he is very aggressive and brave when racing. He made bold overtakes and was not afraid to take risks. This is important in MotoGP, especially on a difficult track like Austin. However, he also had a small crash during the celebration, which was a bit bizarre. Overall, he proved he is a serious title contender this year.

Loser: Francesco Bagnaia

Bagnaia is one of the top riders, so finishing only tenth is disappointing. He struggled with pace and could not fight at the front. This shows that something is not working well for him with the bike, as he even mentioned after the sprint race. Overall, the factory Ducati didn't have a great weekend, with mistakes and technical difficulties making it harder for them.

Winner: Pedro Acosta

He finished on the podium in the main race, which is a very strong result for a young rider. He continues to show great talent and confidence against more experienced riders. Acosta is learning quickly and improving with every race. His performance at Austin showed that he could soon become one of the top riders in MotoGP.

Loser: Marc Márquez

He had a bad weekend, even though he had the speed to fight, once again mistakes ruined his chances. His crashes and errors showed that he is still pushing too hard without enough control. Instead of scoring strong points, he left the weekend with disappointment. For a rider of his experience, these repeated mistakes are a serious problem.

Winner: Marco Bezzecchi

Bezzecchi was another winner, especially because of his performance in the main race. After crashing out in the sprint, he responded in the best possible way by winning the Grand Prix. This showed a strong mentality and focus. Many riders struggle after a mistake, but he improved and delivered when it mattered most. His race pace was excellent, and he controlled the race calmly from the front. This kind of comeback is very important in a championship fight.

Loser: Ducati

Ducati could be seen as a loser overall. Even though they still had fast bikes, their top riders made mistakes and failed to fully use the speed. When a manufacturer has strong pace but does not convert it into results, it becomes a missed opportunity. Compared to rivals like Aprilia, they did not manage the weekend well.

Winner: Aprilia

With strong performances during the weekend from their riders, the manufacturer showed that their bike is competitive at the highest level. They looked fast in different conditions and confirmed they can fight regularly for top results. This is important not just for one race, but for the whole season.

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Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška is a journalism student at Palacký University. She specializes in sports journalism, focusing on the worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1. Her goal is to make motorsport content relatable, engaging, and easy to follow.

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