For the third consecutive year, the Circuit Of The Americas in Austin will be the venue for the only Moto2 round held in the United States. It is a Grand Prix to which the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 Portuguese rider arrives with having taken his first podium of the season in Argentina.
There are few circuits on this year’s calendar where Miguel Oliveira has not placed on the podium, and Austin is one of them. This is a challenge that the Portuguese wants to overcome this weekend. The podium he achieved two weeks ago in Argentina, after fighting for the victory throughout the race, will serve as additional motivation. Last year, in his first experience of the track with the KTM, he claimed a commendable sixth place.
Miguel Oliveira #44
“Honestly, the podium we achieved in Argentina gives us a little more peace of mind to face this third round. In any case, the Circuit Of The Americas is a very tricky circuit, with many changes of direction. We have to take advantage of all the track time we have available. Last year we didn’t have our best weekend, but even so we finished sixth, so we will at least try to improve on that result on Sunday. With the experience we have from last year, we will try to do our best”.
The third round of the season will be the last before a run of European events. The Moto2 race will start at 3:10pm portuguese local time, on Sunday, and will consist of 18 laps.
Friday, 20th of april
16h55 – 17h40: Moto2 FP1
21h05 – 21h50: Moto2 FP2
Saturday, 21st of april
16h55 – 17h40: Moto2 FP3
21h05 – 21h50: Moto2 Qualifying
Sunday, 22nd of april
15h10 – 15h30: Moto2 Warm Up
18h20: Moto2 Race
Circuit information – Circuit of The Americas (COTA)
Length: 5.513 m / 3.426 miles
Width: 15 metres
Left corners: 11
Right corners: 9
Longest straight: 1.200 m / 0.746 miles
Constructed: 2012
