The 2023 MotoGP season kicked off earlier this year and the season and now roars into Austin, Texas for the Grand Prix of the Americas at the Circuit of the Americas. In the prior race at the Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix, Marco Bezzecchi took home the title after Álex Márquez won the pole position at the event. With the season being in its infancy, Bezzecchi’s fellow countryman, Francesco Bagnaia, won the season-opening race at the Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix. However, of all of these drivers, one has stood above the rest – Marc Márquez has won this event in Austin a record-shattering seven times in the past. It remains to be seen though if he can win again after dropping his title last season.
For this report, SBS will be going over what to expect from the top drivers at the Circuit of the Americas, who will win this race, and also more notes about MotoGP wagering.
| 2023 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco Bagnaia | +200 | +200 | +200 |
| Marco Bezzecchi | +350 | +350 | +350 |
| Maverick Vinales | +400 | +400 | +400 |
| Marc Marquez | +550 | +550 | +550 |
Recognized as the reigning world champion of MotoGP, Bagnaia has been setting the world on fire with multiple wins since his Grand Prix debut back in 2013. Racing for the Ducati team, the 26-year-old won an amazing seven times last season en route to a world title. He has had scattered success at COTA over the years, including one victory in 2018 when he was racing for the Moto2 circuit. Last year, he finished in fifth place, and in 2021 he was able to lock down a top-three mark by finishing in third.
The current points leader in MotoGP, Bezzecchi is having a very strong start to the 2023 season and has been the most consistent of all the racers. In addition to his first-place finish in Argentina, he was able to notch a third-place mark in Portugal in the season-opening race. One of the youngest racers on the MotoGP circuit, the 24-year-old racked up his first win this year and perhaps it is a sign of more to come. However, in prior seasons at different levels of motorcycle racing, he has never won more than three races in a competitive season.
Currently, in fifth place in the MotoGP standings, Viñales had a great finish at the Portugal race, finishing one place off the leader, but had a setback in Argentina (12th). The Spanish racer is aiming for his first win on the MotoGP circuit since 2021 and has also regressed somewhat since the 2019 season as a whole when he finished in third place overall. That said, he has performed well at COTA, winning the race in 2014 when he was on the Moto2 circuit.
As referenced above, Márquez has had the strongest resume of any racer at COTA, not only on this list but of all time. That being said, he has had a tough start to the 2023 season. His status for the Grand Prix of the Americas is up in the air after retiring in the first race of the season and missing the second Grand Prix in Argentina earlier this April. That said, the 30-year-old is one of the greatest racers of all time with six world championships, his last coming in 2019.
Prediction: This is a loaded field, but Bagnaia is bound to bounce back here and reclaim his seat atop the MotoGP standings.
Once you are all squared away with your bets regarding this competition, SBS has you covered with a ton of other great resources at its site. For instance and for even more betting markets related to the sport, the SBS MotoGP betting sites rundown is a fantastic resource to peruse for all the races coming up this year. Moreover, if you are trying to get the most out of your wagers, our best bonus betting sites guide is a must-read page. Here, you can find a catalog of the latest welcome bonus offers to supercharge your bets. On a final note, the SBS best betting apps breakdown is an awesome guide that helps you find out all the perks of mobile betting.
About the Author
As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
Read Chris's ProfileAsk Chris about this guide:
