Capable of speeds exceeding 225mph and lean angles of more than 60 degrees, MotoGP bikes represent the pinnacle of two-wheel racing. In a landmark moment for global motorsport, the demonstration and wider fan activations will see the inclusion of MotoGP during a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend for the first time, in front of a crowd of more than 400,000 fans expected across the event.
MotoGP Hall of Fame inductee Dani Pedrosa (KTM), 2027 MotoGP rider and current WorldSBK World Champion Nicolo Bulega (Ducati), and MotoGP test riders Andrea Dovizioso (Yamaha) and Lorenzo Savadori (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) will take to the iconic Austin circuit, giving Formula 1 fans a rare opportunity to experience the speed and sound of MotoGP up close, with bikes capable of producing more than 130 decibels of noise.
The showcase will take place on Saturday, 24 October, from 11:40am to 12:00pm CDT, with riders completing high-speed laps around COTA ahead of Free Practice 3.
With the MotoGP World Championship competing in Australia on the same weekend, the showcase provides a unique opportunity to bring MotoGP directly to one of the biggest sporting events in the United States and one of the most attended motorsport weekends in the world.
In addition to the on-track action, MotoGP will host a dedicated fan activation in the circuit Fan Zone throughout the weekend, featuring the four motorcycles on display and opportunities for fans to get closer to the sport.
MotoGP teams and riders will be onsite from Thursday through Sunday as the championship continues to build momentum towards its 2027 Grand Prix of the United States, which returns to COTA from April 23-25, 2027.
Dani Pedrosa, who won three Grand Prix World Championships across the 125cc and 250cc classes, said: "It's always special to ride a MotoGP bike at COTA, one of the most iconic circuits in the world.
"The United States Grand Prix is a truly unique and special event on the F1 calendar, attracting an incredible crowd and providing a great opportunity to give fans a taste of what makes MotoGP so exciting. The speed, the sound and the performance of these bikes is something you have to experience in person, and I'm looking forward to sharing that with everyone in Austin."
Nicolo Bulega, current WorldSBK World Champion with Ducati, who will make the switch to compete in MotoGP next season as part of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity to put MotoGP in front of one of the biggest crowds in world motorsport. The atmosphere at COTA is always incredible, and to ride a MotoGP bike in front of so many fans will be a special experience.
"MotoGP bikes are unlike anything else, and hopefully the laps will show just how spectacular our sport is. We're looking forward to putting on a great show and giving fans a glimpse of what they can expect when I return with MotoGP to Austin in 2027."
