Motorsport · Moto3 · 2026

Date & time

22 Mar 2026, 15:00

Round

2

Venue

Autdromo Internacional Ayrton Senna

Location

Goiânia, Brazil

The return of the world championship to Brazil at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia presented a high-stakes challenge for the Moto3 field. The primary objective for the young riders was to master the 3.835km circuit's abrasive surface and tight, technical layout, which had already caused several high-side incidents during practice. For championship leader David Almansa, the goal was to extend his early-season momentum, while polesitter Joel Esteban aimed to convert his first career pole into a maiden victory. Strategically, the race was a test of patience under the hot Brazilian sun. The objective for the front-runners was to manage tire wear on the soft Pirelli rubber, which many feared would drop off in the final laps. With the characteristic Moto3 slipstream battles expected on the long straights, the tactical priority for the field was to remain within the lead "train" while avoiding the mid-pack "chaos" that often leads to contact. As the lights went out, the focus was on surviving the technical Turn 4, a corner that had already claimed several favorites throughout the weekend.