Discover Key Insights on MotoGP’s Innovative New Track

Goiania returns to the MotoGP calendar at Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna after a gap approaching four decades. The main race will run 31 laps, the longest since Laguna Seca left the calendar in 2013.

Discover key insights on MotoGP’s innovative new track as teams begin assessments. The venue is short, fast and largely unfamiliar to most riders.

The surface and first impressions

The circuit carries the trademark Brazilian red soil across parts of the tarmac. That dirt has created a dusty surface for the opening sessions.

Riders expected an off-kilter FP1, with many sweeping the red sections instead of chasing quick laps. Luca Marini suggested the final outing of FP1 might show the true situation.

Several riders praised the underlying asphalt. Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia noted firmness and promise on the racing line.

Who has seen the circuit

Only a few competitors rode demo laps last year. Diogo Moreira, Franco Morbidelli and Luca Marini had prior two-wheeled experience at the venue.

Most of the grid has relied on videos, track walks and cycling around the layout earlier in the week. That has led to cautious early assessments from many teams.

Layout and racing lines

The track is narrow, technical and kept at high average speed. Francesco Bagnaia called it a tight but fast test for riders.

Jack Miller highlighted several positive-camber corners and an old-school feel. Raul Fernandez noted he had studied previous races and seen varied racing lines.

The corner balance favors right-handers, with nine right turns and five lefts. Marc Marquez warned that this ratio does not suit his preferred style.

Brad Binder likened parts of the circuit to tracks he knows back home in South Africa. Observers flagged just a few obvious overtaking spots.

Manufacturer prospects

Aprilia is seen by some as well suited to the average speeds. Jorge Martin cautioned against simple assumptions about bike-track matches.

Martin suggested modern performance levels across KTM, Ducati and Aprilia make rider adaptation more decisive than raw chassis fit.

Tyre choices and technical concerns

Michelin brought a reinforced-carcass rear tyre to cope with heat. Teams have three rear options this weekend, not the usual two.

Alex Marquez said the soft and medium resemble constructions used at the Red Bull Ring. He added the hard felt similar to the Thailand option and likely serves a safety role.

Luca Marini and Johann Zarco warned the front soft may be too weak on its left side for sustained running. Michelin predicted the right side could see the highest wear.

Weather, grip and weekend format

Rain fell earlier in the week, briefly flooding parts of the venue before drainage cleared the surface. Images of the waterlogged circuit circulated widely.

It was raining again during Thursday media sessions. Pecco Bagnaia said wet conditions could cause major problems in the first and final sectors.

Jack Miller warned about half-wet conditions. He said the dirt could turn into a slippery, slimy layer when only partly wetted.

Organisers extended both Friday practice sessions by 15 minutes to help teams adapt. Teams view that change as useful but not decisive.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com.