F1 and MotoGP stage historic crossover at USGP
MotoGP bikes and riders will complete demonstration laps at the Circuit of the Americas during the 2026 United States Grand Prix weekend. Four machines piloted by Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Nicolo Bulega and Lorenzo Savadori will run on Saturday ahead of Free Practice 3. The event marks the first inclusion of MotoGP during an F1 Grand Prix weekend.
Demonstration laps confirmed at COTA
Four MotoGP bikes will complete demonstration laps at the Circuit of the Americas during the 2026 United States Grand Prix weekend.[1] The runs feature Dani Pedrosa on a KTM, Nicolo Bulega on a Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso on a Yamaha and Lorenzo Savadori on an Aprilia machine.[2]
The showcase takes place on Saturday 24 October from 11:40am to 12:00pm local time ahead of Free Practice 3. Bikes capable of speeds exceeding 225mph will provide F1 fans a rare view of two-wheel machinery on the Texas track.[2]
First crossover of its kind
The demonstration marks the first time MotoGP has appeared during an F1 Grand Prix weekend.[3] It occurs while the MotoGP championship races in Australia, so the four riders serve as ambassadors for the series.[3]
Fan activations in the COTA Fan Zone will display the motorcycles and allow closer access to the riders and bikes throughout the weekend.
Related reading
- [1]MotoGP set for high-speed showcase at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2026 (motogp). Accessed 2026-10-21.
- [2]MotoGP set for F1 showcase at the United States GP (planetf1). Accessed 2026-10-21.
- [3]MotoGP bikes set for demonstration run at F1 United States GP (crash). Accessed 2026-10-21.